The programs offered by this division strive to preserve and protect the quality of the environment as it impacts the public health of Broome County and to prevent illness and deaths caused by environmental factors. Inspect, survey and monitor various public water supplies Provide technical assistance to water supply operators Assist town and village governments in implementing groundwater protection ordinance. It can slow a child's normal growth and development and can cause mental retardation, kidney disease, liver damage, blindness or death. Regular testing can be done to find the problem early. The Lead Poisoning Prevention Program is managed by the Environmental Health Division, with the testing being done by private physicians, medical clinics, WIC and immunization Clinic personnel.
Testing is done on children up to six years of age.
Some children may experience delays in their development. This division offers several programs designed to help families get the detection and treatment services they need. These programs are designed to assure the provision of personal health care when it is otherwise unavailable. Ad little bits of information all over the page. Links, surveys, etc.