Hamilton County Public Health’s Environmental Health Services Department includes the divisions of Environmental Health, Plumbing, Waste Management and Water Quality. Staff in these divisions work with contractors and residents to conduct inspections, issue permits and licenses, and provide education about a variety of topics that impact Hamilton County’s health and environment.

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• Dog Bites/Rabies
  Environmental Health staff receive and track information concerning biting mammals
• Food Safety
  Follow these safety tips to ensure the food you prepare is safe to eat
• Sanitary Sewer Overflows
  Know the health effects associated with Sanitary Sewer Overflows (SSOs)
• Stormwater Hotline
  Storm water pollution affects the health of Hamilton County waterways
• Swimming Pools
  Licensing, inspection and education helps ensure the safety of Hamilton County swimmers
• Tattoos & Piercings
  Know the risks before getting a tattoo or piercing
• West Nile Virus Surveillance
  Learn how to protect yourself from mosquitoes that may carry the West Nile virus
• Plumbing
  Commercial, residential, backflow, water heater & sump pump information; how to abandon a septic system; and contractor registration information
• Smoke Free Ohio Compliance
  Staff investigate complaints lodged against businesses suspected of being in violation of Ohio's smoking ban
• Food Service Inspections
  Hamilton County Public Health licenses and inspects more than 3,000 food service operators
• Sewage Treatment/Septic Systems
  Sanitarians approve plans, issue permits and conduct inspections for sewage treatment systems
• Landfills
  Staff respond to complaints and conduct inspections and monitoring at landfills and other solid waste disposal facilities
• Open Dumping
  Open dumping is illegal. Report open dumps to the Health District