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DBCP In Drinking Water: What Does It Mean? Page 11 Santa Barbara -530 E. Montecito St., Rm. 102, 93105, (805) 963-8616 Santa Ana -29 Civic Center Plaza, Rm. 325, 92701, (714) 558-4410 Los Angeles -1449 W. Temple St., Rm. 201, 90026, (213) 620-2980 San Diego -State Bldg., 1350 Front St., Rm. 2050, 92101, (619) 237-7391 San Bernardino -1836 S. Cemmer Center Circle, Suite B, 92408 (714) 383-4329 HAZARD EVALUATION SECTION California Department of Health Services 2151 Berkeley Way, Room 619 Berkeley, CA 93704 (415) 540-3063 The Hazard Evaluation Section performs risk assessments on toxic substances in the non -workplace environment and advises state and county agencies about safe exposure levels. The section also assesses the health effects of environmental contaminants, including pesticides, food, and water contaminants, and air pollutants, for the development of regulatory standards and health advisories. It also educates health professionals and the public about health effects of environmental toxicants. A list of publications is available. Questions about the toxicity of specific environmental chemicals not related to the formal evaluation process are often referred to the Toxic - Info center, which was established and funded by the section. TOXIC -INFO CENTER San Francisco Regional Poison Poison Control Center San Francisco General Hospital 1001 Potrero Ave., Room 1 E86 San Francisco, CA 94110, (800) 233-3360 and (415) 821-5338 24 hours/day, 7 days/week, Service area: Statewide Provides 24-hour, toll-free information to county health personnel, medical personnel, first responders, and the general public concerning toxicologic and hazardous aspects of chemical emergencies. Depending upon circumstances, makes referrals to additional resources and notifies responsible state and local agencies. The Toxic -Info Center will also respond to request for information regarding nonemergency situations. The Toxic -Info Center is supported by the California Department of Health Services and is affiliated with the University of California at San Francisco and the San Francisco Regional Poison Center. Jointly with the Poison Control Center, it maintains an extensive hazardous materials and poisoning library including computerized databases. These affiliations make it possible to integrate the medical and environmental aspects of hazardous materials incidents.