Environmental Health

The Center for Environmental Health regulates and enforces public health and environmental matters in accordance with the Rockland County Sanitary Code, Local Laws, New York State Sanitary Code, New York State Laws and Environmental Conservation Laws.

Aquatic Health & Safety

There are currently over 100 regulated facilities with over 200 operations in our county. Improper design, operation and/or supervision of bathing facilities can create hazards that endanger public health and safety.

Commercial Tanning Facilities

Staff permit and inspect commercial tanning facilities, as well as increase the public's knowledge of the hazards of indoor tanning, minimize user injuries and limit tanning access by minors.

Cooling Towers

Cooling towers must be registered, inspected, maintained and sampled for bacteria to protect against growth of Legionella.

Staff monitor food service establishments that include restaurants, delis, school cafeterias, food trucks, food vending machines and food stands at street fairs and carnivals. Results of restaurant inspections are available to view. The Department is also responsible for inspecting children's camps.

Lead Poisoning Prevention

Enforces NYS Public Health Law to prevent childhood lead poisoning, and help those children who have lead poisoning. Staff identify new cases, provide care coordination, environmental case management, and in-home visits to help families reduce their environmental risks.

Mosquito Control

Provides comprehensive surveillance and control program designed to identify the presence of mosquito borne diseases and to reduce the risk of human transmission. Surveillance is accomplished through collection and testing of adult mosquitoes.

Rabies

Responsibilities include the assessment of human and/or pet exposure to rabies, treatment authorization, testing suspect animals, and the investigation of animal bites and quarantines.

Task Force on Water Resources Management

Our mission is to develop a County Water Plan that ensures a safe, long-term water supply for Rockland County that incorporates sustainability, demand-side principles and conservation.

Waste Management

The purpose is to protect the public health and environment by regulating the separation, collection, transportation and disposal of waste.

Wastewater

Regulates all phases of wastewater disposal, the installation of septic systems, sewer mains and monitors sewer treatment plant operations.

Water Supply

Enforces regulations to assure safe drinking water for residents of Rockland County through water quality analyses of public and private water supplies.

Complaint Form

Only violations or problems in Rockland County will be addressed. Any personal information you provide is confidential and will not be released to any outside organization or the public. Please complete this form below to the best of your ability. Try to provide the most accurate information possible.

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