The Environmental Hazards Map provides an easy way to understand potential environmental risks around public schools in Southwestern Pennsylvania. This map highlights the presence of air emission sources, gas wells, mining operations, and active rail lines within a one-mile radius of public school buildings. Covering ten counties, this map is vital for understanding the environmental context of over 336,000 children attending 674 public schools.

By using data from the PA Department of Environmental Protection, the PAMAP program, and the Environmental Protection Agency, this map offers insights that help schools, families, and communities be informed about nearby environmental hazards, ensuring safer learning environments for all.