Environmental Health

AKA:

VCHD

Description:

Intake Process: Call. Fees: Varies. Eligibility: Volusia County resident. Languages: English & Spanish
The Environmental Health Division offers permitting & inspections for: 1. Septic tank: ensures proper installation and maintenance of septic tanks, drain fields, and sanitary nuisance investigations. Issues permits for septic system repairs or replacements.
2. Public swimming pools, Spas, & Bathing places: inspects and reviews applications and plans for the construction of new or modified public swimming pool facilities to assure compliance with Florida Administrative Codes.
3. Food hygiene: assures safe food handling and investigates suspected food-related disease outbreaks.
4. Group care facilities: adult living and residential facilities, foster homes, and public and private school inspections.
5. Drinking water: monitors public drinking water systems to assure they meet the Florida and Department of Environmental Protection Safe Drinking Water Acts.
6. Wells: permits issued for all wells that are installed or abandoned. 7. Irrigation Systems: permits issued to property owners who install, expand, or substantially modify an irrigation system.
8. Irrigation Contractor Licensing: issues irrigation competency certificates to individuals who install or repair irrigation systems.
9. Indoor Air Quality - consultations and advice on the health effects of common indoor air pollutants.
10. Beach Water monitoring: weekly sampling of coastal beach water for microbiological analyses.

Hours:

Monday - Friday 8:00 am - 5:00 pm

Is Shelter?

No

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