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Environmental Health
Find information about permitting, sanitation, safe food and water, reducing exposure to infectious and hazardous material, proper disposal of waste and toxics, and more.
Topic Cards
Private wells
Learn how to prevent communicable disease and illness associated with drinking water.
Getting rid of rats and mice
Find tips on how to keep rodents away, how to clean up after them, and how to submit a rodent complaint.
Bed bug fact sheets
Bed bugs are small insects that feed on human blood. They are usually active at night when people are sleeping. Learn how to detect if you have bed bugs and how to remove them.
Private goat ownership
Before you get a goat, it is important to understand legal issues, disease concerns, goat husbandry, milking, and sanitation before you get a goat as a pet or for food production.
Healthy water, air, and soil
Learn how to protect and maintain healthy environmental conditions, including topics like lead and arsenic, indoor air quality, mold, solid waste and sharps disposal.
Self-preparedness guidelines
View guidelines on what you should do during public health emergencies and other dangers.
Water recreation, pools, and spas
Access swimming pool and spa permits, guidelines, and resources.
Pet business regulations and permits
Find permits and rules for pet boarding, pet daycares, and shops where pets are sold.
Resources for homeless service providers
Supporting homeless service providers with environmental health consultations such as severe-weather response and climate change planning.
Schools program
New and remodel school plan review.
Permit status
View your permit status for plumbing, gas piping, back flow, pools, and spas.
Community trainings
Our Environmental Health Services teams offer various trainings to county residents, community partners, business operators and staff, and more!