This is commonly referred to as the local police power .
Special provisions apply to the enactment of certain local environmental ordinances.
Prior to the adoption of a local environmentally-related provision, reference should be made to the specific state enabling statute. In accordance with other statutory authority, local government is also authorized to enforce the Solid Waste Management Act in municipal court and enforce specified requirements of the Major Hazardous Waste Facilities Siting Act and the Water Pollution Control Act. Local boards of health also have expansive authority to abate nuisances and adopt public health ordinances. Over the years, local government has invoked this authority to attempt to remedy such problems as odors, smoke, noise and flooding.