Brownfield Coalition of the Northeast - DEP Conducted over 107,000 Inspections and Responded to Hundreds of Emergencies in 2024 to Protect Pennsylvania’s Environment and Public Safety

DEP Conducted over 107,000 Inspections and Responded to Hundreds of Emergencies in 2024 to Protect Pennsylvania’s Environment and Public Safety

06 Jan 2025 10:38 AM | Michael Lazo (Administrator)

Harrisburg, PA – Since January 1, 2024, the Pennsylvania Department of Environmental Protection (DEP) conducted over 107,000 inspections to protect Pennsylvanians’ constitutional right to clean air, pure water, and a healthy and safe environment. DEP also responded to more than 400 environmental emergencies, like spills from traffic accidents to chemical fires.