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Environmental Health Division

The Environmental Health (EH) Division is an educational and regulatory agency dedicated to protect, preserve, and promote the health of the residents of Tompkins County through the natural and man-made environments.  Contact the EH office at (607) 274-6688, or inquire by email.

Some activities are partly funded by user fees.


PERMITS & PAYMENTS:

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FEE SCHEDULE: Click here to download a PDF, or call the EH office at (607) 274-6688, or inquire by email.

 
Save Time! Understand the process before you submit your permit for the following services:


 
EH Administration:

  • Contact us by phone (607) 274-6688, or Email.
  • Fee Schedule (PDF)
       » operating permit, plan review, development, and other fees
  • Annual Reports (PDF downloads): 2014 | 2015 | 2016 |

 
Air Quality:

 
Children's Camps

 
Communicable Disease Control:

  • Investigate and analyze all food and water-borne illnesses.

 
Environmental Health Emergencies:

  • Investigate situations which may cause public health problems.

 
Food Program:

Issues permits, inspects facilities and reviews and approves plans. Provides educational information (handouts, posters, stickers, etc.), seminars and training.

New! Renew your FSE Permit online: CLICK HERE

 
Mobile Home Parks:

  • Inspect for safety, sanitation, and drinking water quality.

 
Onsite Wastewater Treatment Systems (OWTS):

Ensure systems are designed and constructed to protect neighborhoods and county water resources. Previously referred to as "Sewage Systems".

 
Rabies Control:

Investigates potential rabies exposures, coordinates post exposure treatment for members of the community, and organizes free rabies clinics. Provides educational information, alerts, and monthly reports.

 
Recreation Facilities:

  • Inspect for adequate staffing, fire safety, drinking and swimming water quality.
  • Children's Camps

 
Residential Development:

  • Approve residential developments, sewer and water extensions, and treatment plants to ensure safe and healthy communities.

 
Sewage: See Onsite Wastewater Treatment Systems (OWTS)

 
Swimming Facilities:

  • Permits and inspects annually all public swimming pools and beaches.

 
Tobacco Regulations:

Enforce laws in worksites, public places, and retail sales to minors (ATUPA.) Investigate complaints and educate.

 
Water:

Monitor public water systems to ensure safe drinking water quality and to aid homeowners with water problems.

 
West Nile Virus:

  • For information regarding West Nile Virus click here.

 

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