Environmental Health

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COVID-19 Updates: Get the latest public information related to coronavirus disease 2019 (COVID-19) at ReadySLO.org.

Environmental Health Services is open Monday-Friday from 8am to 5pm and serving one customer at a time (plus one additional person for those with a translator or who require physical assistance). Please follow social distancing guidelines while waiting outside and call the office at (805) 781-5544 or visit www.slocounty.ca.gov/ContactEHS for questions or to coordinate for special arrangements. Please visit www.slocounty.ca.gov/CurrentEHSOperations for current EHS COVID-19 guidance documents or ReadySLO.org.

The Health Agency is actively responding to COVID-19 and continuing to provide other essential services. Please see updates from Animal Services, Behavioral Health, Public Guardian and Public Health.

Environmental Health

Elizabeth A. Pozzebon, DrPH, REHS

Environmental Health Division Director

Environmental Health Supervisors

Leslie Terry

(805) 781-5553; [email protected]

Beach Water Quality, Cross-Connection, Land Use, Small Public Water Systems, Water Well Programs and Vector Programs

Aaron LaBarre

(805) 781-5595; [email protected]

Body Art, Food Protection, Swimming Pools and Spas.

Peter Hague

(805) 781-5554; [email protected]

Hazardous Materials (CUPA) Programs

PROTECTS PUBLIC HEALTH * SERVES THE COMMUNITY * PROVIDES FOR A SAFE AND HEALTHFUL ENVIRONMENT

Environmental Health Services Division performs inspections to prevent exposure to toxic substances, disease-causing agents, and unsanitary conditions.

Environmental Health Mission Statement

To contribute to a better everyday life through the implementation of environmental public health protection programs that prevent the transmission of disease and exposure to harmful levels of environmental contaminants.

Credit Card Payment Options

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Click here to view frequently asked questions regarding a Veteran's Exemption from fees relating to Public Health Permit to operate a Food Facility.

Click here for the Veteran's Exemption Affidavit form.

Operational Changes and COVID-19 Guidelines and Information

Current Environmental Health Services Operations

Operational Changes and COVID-19 Guidelines and Information

Beach Water Quality Map Viewer and Data Dashboard Now Available

View the new mobile friendly interactive beach water quality map.

Map Viewer with Food Inspection Results Now Available

View the new mobile friendly interactive food facilities map with inspection results.

Annual Quarantine of Sport Harvested Mussels 2021

Annual Quarantine of Sport-Harvested Mussels Notification

Safe Surplus Food Donation Toolkit

Donating surplus food from hotels, restaurants, catered events, and other food facilities can be a sustainable and simple way to help local non-profit and charitable organizations serve those in need in your community. This toolkit is intended to provide guidance to ensure that surplus foods are handled safely in order to minimize food safety risks.