The Office of Environmental Health's programs perform a range of activities to protect the public from hazards in the natural and built environment. The Office establishes standards, performs inspections, and provides training and education for professionals in the field.
Environmental Health Programs
- Boiler and Pressure Vessel Safety
Inspection and regulation of pressure vessels statewide - Entomology
Insects and insect-borne diseases - Food Safety & Permits
For all food vendors, restaurants, caterers and food manufacturing facilities - General Sanitation Regulations
Regulations governing barbers, hotels and motels, music festivals, public toilets, and vermin - Indoor Tanning Facilities
Regulation of facilities, equipment and operation - Institutional Services
Health in group settings such as correctional facilities, schools and family day care homes (including Environmental Lead) - Lead Poisoning Prevention
Testing for environmental lead that can affect the health of children - Milk & Bottled Water
Regulation of bottled water, milk producers and processors, and frozen desserts - On-Site Wastewater
Regulation and professional certification for on-site wastewater installations - Radon
Radon information, awareness and prevention - Water Supply
Licensing and quality assurance for public water systems
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Contact
- MSDH Office of Environmental Health: (601) 576-7690
