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Environmental Health
The DeSoto County Health Department--Environmental Health
Division is designed to ensure the safety and sanitation of our
environment by enforcement of public health laws. Typical
activities include inspections, complaint investigations, plan
reviewing, permits and regulatory enforcement. The following
index lists standard Environmental Health programs and services
established to protect the residents of DeSoto County:
Applications / Electronic Forms
Expedite your visit by filing out the necessary paperwork
before you arrive! Printable versions of Environmental Health
applications and forms are now available online for your
convenience, as well as our
list of environmental
health fees.
Biomedical Waste
Environmental Health is responsible for assuring proper
identification, segregation, containment, storage and labeling
of biomedical waste in DeSoto County to protect healthcare
workers, environmental staff, waste haulers and the general
public from risks associated with potentially infectious
biomedical waste.
Food Hygiene Services
The Florida Department of Health regulates the institutional
food operations in schools, group care facilities, hospitals,
jails, fraternal organizations and lounges. These
establishments are inspected four times each year for equipment
and sanitation practices; specialists investigate reports of
food-borne illness outbreaks.
Foster Homes
Based on requests from the Department of Children and
Families, Environmental Specialists conduct safety and
sanitation inspections on private homes where children, the
elderly, or mentally handicapped persons may be placed.
Migrant Farm Worker Housing
An application for a permit to construct or operate Migrant
Farm Worker Housing is required by Florida State Law.
Environmental Health is responsible for plan reviewing,
permitting and conducting inspections and investigations to
ensure that migrant housing is in compliance with State laws and
regulations.
Mobile Home Parks / Recreational Vehicle Parks
Environmental Health issues annual operating permits to
Mobile Home/RV Parks, campgrounds, and recreational facilities.
The site, water supply, sewage/garbage disposal, sanitary
facilities, maintenance, and pest control are inspected twice a
year.
Petroleum Storage Tanks / S.U.P.E.R. Act
The Petroleum Storage Tank Compliance Program was established
to protect Florida's groundwater from harmful contaminates due
to faulty petroleum storage tank systems. Installation,
compliance and closure inspections, along with incident
investigations are required activities enforced by the State to
keep Florida's groundwater water pure and safe.
Public Swimming Pools and Bathing Places
Public swimming pools and spas are permitted and inspected by
Environmental Specialists to ensure compliance with state
standards.
Sanitary Nuisances
Environmental Health investigates nuisance complaints from
the public which involve septic problems such as sewage on the
ground or other concerns about unsanitary conditions. To submit
a complaint, or to report disease call (863) 993-4601.
Septic Systems
Environmental Health issues permits for new systems and for
existing septic system repairs and replacements. We also
evaluate existing systems for compliance with all local and
state laws and ordinances, as needed.
Small Public Supply Wells / Residential Well Water
Testing
We monitor wells owned by businesses or wells that serve
rental units to ensure that quality and construction standards
are met. Our Specialists sample public and private water
systems for contamination by bacteria, lead and nitrates. Water
testing is also available to the public.
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For Environmental
Health questions and/or concerns please contact us
at:
34 South Baldwin
Arcadia, FL 34266
(863)
993-4601
Office Hours:
Monday-Friday from 8:00AM-5:00PM |
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