Environmental Services

In compliance with federal guidelines, Jeffco Public Schools make asbestos management plans for schools and other district facilities available for public inspection. Parents, employees or interested citizens may review the management plan for any school facility and have copies made at their own expense. Each school's management plan is available at the school, and plans for all district buildings are on file at the Jeffco Public Schools' Office of Environmental Services, 809 Quail St., Building 4, Lakewood.

The district’s asbestos program includes:

• Perform required inspections
• Conduct repairs and removals in accordance with Operations & Maintenance (O&M) Requirements for schools
• Review abatement contracts and monitor renovation activities
• Perform small asbestos abatement operations

Jeffco Public Schools recognizes the importance of protecting natural resources in our community, including water quality.

Per Colorado Department of Public Health and Environment (CDPHE) non-standard MS4 general permit (COR070000) and general construction permit (COR90000), the Environmental Department manages the District’s stormwater program.

Stormwater runoff occurs when rain or snowmelt flows over the ground on its way to storm drains, drainageways, creeks, and lakes. Stormwater picks up debris, chemicals, dirt, pet waste, and other pollutants, and deposits them in water bodies in the local watershed. Stormwater pollution may pose an adverse toxic effect on aquatic life, plants, animals, and people.

Help keep our water clean by following these guidelines:

• Dispose of household hazardous wastes at designated collection or recycling locations
• Never dump chemicals or trash into storm drains
• Use a commercial car wash or wash your car on a lawn or other unpaved surface
• Sweep up yard debris rather than hosing down areas; Compost or recycle yard waste when possible
• Clean paint brushes in a sink, not outdoors
• Clean up after your pet
• Repair auto leaks

If you witness illegal dumping on school district property, contact the Environmental Department immediately or after hours call district security at 303-982-2445.

• Hazardous Material Management
• Indoor air quality
• Mold assessments and abatement
• Radon
• Lead paint
• Acid neutralization and dilution tanks
• Explore complaints and concerns related to environmental health exposures
• Building design plan review
• Air permit compliance
• Resource Conservation and Recovery Act (RCRA), including Underground Storage Tank (UST) regulatory compliance
• Confined space entry
• Environmental contracts
• Pests and Vector Control
• Environmental Training and Education