Environmental Health Spotlights:

Information on Salmonella Outbreak in Southeast Michigan *NEW*

Food For Thought Newsletter - Summer 2008

The Leaky Faucet Newsletter - Winter 2009

Well Inspection Postcard (Effective on November 1, 2006)

Revised Regulations (Effective on January 1, 2007)

Programs:

The Environmental Health Division (EH) has the duty of enforcing environment-related laws to protect the health of residents within the Health District's jurisdiction. The division's programs include the following:

1. Food Service Program - assuring a safe, clean food inspection and education;
2. Wastewater Management - assuring the proper disposal of human wastewater to prevent the spread of disease and viral infection;
3. Environmental Quality - assuring a good quality of life where we live and play;
4. Surface and Groundwater Control - protecting our lakes, streams and the water we drink.  

In 2008, the Environmental Health Division served 3,829 unduplicated clients/facilities throughout the district.

Important Links

In the following are some environmental health related websites that you will find useful. You can find more under "Important Links" on the navigation menu:

Michigan Department of Environment Quality

Michigan Department of Agriculture

Michigan Environmental Health Association

National Environmental Health Association

U.S. Environmental Protection Agency