Environmental Health

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Main phone number: (336)703-3225

The Division of Environmental Health carries out functions mandated by state and local laws, rules, regulations and ordinances. The mission of the Division is “To safeguard life, promote human health, and protect the environment through the practice of modern environmental health science, the use of technology, rules, public education, and above all, dedication to the public trust.” Click the tabs below to learn more about our services.

Food & Lodging

New and remodeled establishment plan review
Permitting of food and lodging establishments that serve the public
Routine inspection of a wide range of establishments that serve the public including but not limited to foodservice establishments, day cares, schools, institutions, tattoo parlors, and lodging establishments
Complaint investigations
Disease outbreak investigations

NC 2021 Food Code Adoption

Food Code Guidance Documents - Added Documents

Lead

Public Education
Performs environmental investigations when children less than six years old are confirmed with elevated levels of lead in their blood

Wastewater/Septic

Public Education
Enforces on-site sewage disposal laws and regulations
Performs soil/site evaluations to determine if property not served by a public sewer system is suitable for a septic tank system
Inspects the installation of septic tank systems
Complaint investigations