Inspections and questions concerning sanitation in these facilities are handled by county health department environmentalists. Indoor air pollution Includes surveys and analysis of materials for asbestos, and onsite investigation and detection of lead-based paint, formaldehyde, and other gaseous contaminates in offices, schools, and homes. Calls concerning these areas are referred to the Indoor Air Quality Branch in Montgomery at 206-5373. To prevent such illness, the Health Department provides the food service industry with education on the proper handling of food. Insect and animal nuisances that can transmit disease to humans These are known as vectors and include bats, rodents, birds, fleas, flies, mosquitoes, and ticks.
Environmentalists provide information on ridding indoor and outdoor areas of vectors.
Animal bites in which rabies may be a concern may be reported to your county health department environmentalist. The Health Department has responsibility for household solid waste from the time trash is produced until it reaches a disposal site. Reports on illegal dumps should be made to your county health department environmentalist. Water supply in individual residential wells Department environmentalists handle calls about bacterial contamination and sampling of individual residential wells. To obtain a water sample bottle for your individual residential water supply, contact your county health department environmentalist.