Environmental Health

The Bureau of Environmental and Local Public Health is comprised of two sections: Environmental Health and Local Public Health Performance. 

Goals & Mission

The bureau focuses on assisting local boards of health and other public health partners to address health disparities, health priorities, and to provide technical assistance on environmental health issues and epidemiology and surveillance of environmental health-related diseases.  

With the bureau’s enhanced focus on technical assistance, the bureau ensures that local public health systems are well-equipped to tackle various health challenges and improve overall community health outcomes. 

Programs & Services

Environmental Health programs include: 

• Childhood Lead Poisoning Prevention
• Environmental Public Health Tracking (EPHT)
• Private Well Grants (PWG)
• Monitoring of reportable environmental & occupational diseases and conditions
  • Adult blood lead
  • Carbon monoxide

Programs to DIAL

Note: On July 1, 2023, the following programs were transferred to the Department of Inspections, Appeals, and Licensing (DIAL):

• Backflow Prevention Assembly & Tester Registration
• Migrant Labor Camps
• Plumbing & Mechanical Systems Board
• Swimming Pools & Spas
• Tanning
• Tattoo

Environmental Health Program Contact

To contact the environmental health program, download our bureau directory.