Environmental Health


The Environmental Health programs and services offered at the Midland County Department of Public Health center around public education, inspection of facilities, and enforcement of public health laws.

Education, inspection, and compliance with the law are critical steps in preventing disease, eliminating exposure to environmental pollutants, and protecting the environment.

Water Wells

Our sanitarians are here to help with both new and existing drinking wells.

Septic Systems

Our sanitarians conduct soil evaluations (perc test), and permit and inspect septic systems.

Household Hazardous Waste

We host four Household Hazardous Waste days each year. This gives residents of Midland County opportunities to properly dispose of waste that does not belong in our normal landfill.

Food Safety

Food service establishments in Midland County are inspected regularly by Environmental Health Sanitarians to ensure safe and sanitary conditions are maintained.


Public Swimming Pools & Recreational Water

The State of Michigan requires that public swimming pools be inspected regularly to ensure proper water quality, and overall safety for the public.

Body Art Facility Licensing

The law requires that body art facilities are licensed and inspected. Sanitarians inspect each facility that performs tattoos, permanent cosmetics, body piercing, or branding to validate that sanitary and healthy conditions are maintained. This process is in place to prevention the spread of communicable disease.

Adult & Child Care Facilities

One of many licensing requirements for daycares in Michigan is a check by the local Health Department. We look a water quality and temperature, sanitary waste, heating/cooling safety, and emergency egress requirements.

Radon

Radon test kits are available at the Environmental Health Division of the Midland County Health Department.

Asbestos

Asbestos is a group of naturally occurring minerals. These minerals are difficult to break down and can be harmful to your health with repeated exposure.

HOW TO REACH US:

Midland County Services Building

Steve Stoddard, REHS/RS

Director, Environmental Health Services

Midland County Services Building

220 W. Ellsworth Street

Midland, MI 48640


Hours:

Monday - Friday (8 am - 5 pm)

Closed for lunch (12pm - 1 pm)


Phone: (989) 832-6380

Fax: (989) 486-9065


E-Mail: EHINFO@co.midland.mi.us


FOR AN AFTER HOURS PUBLIC HEALTH EMERGENCY:

CALL 911

Environmental Health News

Get Ahead of Lead

Michigan has launched Get Ahead of Lead, a statewide strategy to protect families from lead's harmful effects.


The Get Ahead of Lead (michigan.gov) website provides information on:

-Statewide recommendations for households

-How to maintain your drinking water

-The threat of lead in drinking water

-Additional drinking water education materials


Other Resources:


Midland County Department of Public Health CHILDHOOD LEAD POISONING PREVENTION


Mi Lead Safe (michigan.gov)


Check for Lead in Your Home Plumbing


A Consumer Tool for Identifying Point of Use (POU) Drinking Water Filters Certified to Reduce Lead


For the latest water supply lead testing results for Midland County, visit Water Supply Lead Results (michigan.gov).


For more information on Get Ahead of Lead, contact the MDHHS Drinking Water Hotline at 844-934-1315