Before you act, read the
Mercury Cleanup Guidelines.

Mercury is an element that is found naturally in the environment and is commonly used in many consumer products.   It is also a potent nerve toxin that can affect human health.

It is important to carefully manage these products to prevent accidental release into the environment and to protect human health.

The Nebraska Department of Health & Human Services Mercury Program is designed to provide education about the dangers of mercury exposure, as well as to assist Nebraskans with information about mercury spill cleanup and disposal of mercury-containing items.

Prevention and source reduction of metallic mercury is key to a healthy environment.
To reduce the risk of mercury exposure, avoid using products that contain metallic mercury.
Substitutes such as digital thermostats are available.

Contact
Sara Morgan
Indoor Air Quality Program Manager
Nebraska Department of
Health & Human Services
(402) 471-8320 FAX (402) 471-8833
Mercury hotline:  (402) 326-0231 or
(888) 242-1100 ext. 4 (toll free in Nebraska)
sara.morgan@nebraska.gov