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The Fairfax County Health Department vision is to protect, promote and improve health and quality of life for all in the community.

Performs soil evaluations for on-site sewage disposal systems and on-site evaluations for private drinking water wells. Provides periodic inspections of food establishments and temporary events. Performs Hotel/Motel and Bed & Breakfast inspections. Investigates food, on-site sewage, on-site well and food establishments complaints.

Environmental Health Services includes: Rabies Protection West Nile Virus Protection Food Service Operations On Site Sewage Disposal Well and Water Quality Migrant Labor Camps Lead Poisoning Environmental Complaints

Provides residents with comprehensive environmental health services such as food, water and building inspection, sewage disposal, septic and well permits, public food permits, regulation of public food establishments, tourist establishment sanitation and restaurant applications. Investigates reports of food illnesses, working with businesses and citizens to educate and correct deficiencies. Also investigates reports of raw sewage or other reports of ground water contamination. Provides Marriage, Divorce, Birth and Death Certificates.

Permits for on-site sewage disposal systems and private well water supplies. Food establishment plan reviews, routine inspections, and annual permitting. At various times, special classes may be available for certifying commercial food handlers. Oversee campgrounds, swimming pools, migrant labor camps, hotels, child and adult care facilities and rabies control.

Seeks to prevent and control air, water and other environmental pollution. Offers services to control insects and rodents. Evaluates well and sewage disposal sites. Inspects hotels, camps, restaurants and public swimming pools.

The Health Department protect, promote and improve health and quality of life.

To expose and address the root causes of health disparities, protect health by preventing the spread of disease, and build health equity by partnering with communities and working collaboratively across sectors.

Provides site evaluation and permits for on site sewage disposal (septic systems) and wells. Also provides inspection of restaurants, schools, day care centers, camps and festival events to insure food safety. Food workers permits are issued by the department upon demonstration of knowledge necessary to prepare and handle food safely. Other services include rabies control and information regarding environmental issues.

Offers services to protect, promote, and preserve the health of the people who live, work, and play on the Peninsula.

Provides residents with comprehensive environmental health services such as food, water and building inspection, sewage disposal, septic and well permits, public food permits, regulation of public food establishments, tourist establishment sanitation and restaurant applications. Investigates reports of food illnesses, working with businesses and citizens to educate and correct deficiencies. Also investigates reports of raw sewage or other reports of ground water contamination.

Environmental Health Specialists work to protect the community's health and the environment. These professionals work to reduce the risk of foodborne illness outbreaks by conducting restaurant inspections, protect ground and surface water through a permitting process, prevent and control rabies in collaboration with local county animal control officers, and refer citizens to informational resources. Use this website as a guide for more information on environmental health services.

Inspects all public eating establishments, (including school cafeterias) to ensure compliance with Virginia's restaurant code. Issues permits for food-serving establishments. Investigates food-borne disease reports. Provides food handling training for volunteer groups.

Provides environmental and health services for area residents. This includes well and septic permits, food safety inspections, family planning, STD treatments, immunizations, communicable disease investigations, HIV/AIDS testing, care and supportive services, and women, infants and children (WIC) nutrition services.

Environmental Health Services includes: Rabies Protection West Nile Virus Protection Food Service Operations Onsite Sewage Disposal Well and Water Quality Migrant Labor Camps Lead Poisoning Environmental Complaints

Supervises licensing and bonding of septic tank contractors. Establishes fees and lot size requirements. Performs percolation tests, soil evaluation and small sewage plant inspections. Reviews site plans and inspects systems under construction. Issues permits for well construction. collects water samples for chemical and bacteriological test; licenses and bonds well drillers; inspects water supply systems and investigates complaints.

Performs soil evaluations for on-site sewage disposable systems and on-site evaluations for private drinking water wells; provides periodic inspections of restaurants and grocery stores, offers training opportunities for food service workers to increase knowledge and skills in food sanitation. Conducts rabies control activities including investigations of all animals bites. Performs other environmental inspections and investigations as required by local ordinances.

Working together to foster healthy communities through disease prevention & control, health promotion, environmental protection and emergency preparedness & response.

Responsible for district disease surveillance, investigation and prevention and control of diseases especially those specifically outlined in the Regulations for Disease Reporting and Control. Department receives reports of communicable diseases from local physicians, hospitals, clinics and laboratories. Reports are investigated to prevent and contain the spread of diseases and monitor trends.

Provides residents with comprehensive environmental health services such as food, water and building inspection, sewage disposal, septic and well permits, public food permits, regulation of public food establishments, tourist establishment sanitation and restaurant applications. Investigates reports of food illnesses, working with businesses and citizens to educate and correct deficiencies. Also investigates reports of raw sewage or other reports of ground water contamination.

Evaluate and inspect restaurants, schools, hotels, motels, campgrounds, summer camps, migrant labor camps, adult and child day care centers and vendors at public temporary events for food safety also work closely with emergency planning team and epidemiologist to investigate food and water borne illnesses, to answer questions about mosquito borne diseases, rabies, and other potential environmental hazards.

Inspects all public eating establishments, (including school cafeteria) to ensure compliance with Virginia's sanitation code. Investigates food borne disease reports.

Offers a range of health services to residents of Alexandria. All locations are at least partially accessible to the handicapped.

The Environmental Health Division is dedicated to making the Roanoke City & Alleghany Health Districts the healthiest districts in the state by protecting citizens from preventable risks to human health and the environment where they live, learn and work. Emphasis is placed on education and public awareness of health concerns, as well as regulatory authority. The main Environmental Health office is located at 1502 Williamson Road NE Roanoke VA. Phone (540) 204-9764. The Environmental Health Division is responsible for the following programs: Food Program (Restaurants, Caterers, Schools, Mobile Units, Adult Homes, Day Cares, Festivals) Onsite Program (Private Sewage Disposal Systems and Drinking Water Wells) Tourist Establishments Program (Hotels, Motels, Campgrounds, Bed & Breakfast Facilities) Recreational Water Program (Public Pools & Water Parks) Rabies Program (Exposure Case Management and Testing) Lead Program (Lead Based Paint) Tick Identification Program General Environmental Health Program (General Environmental Complaints)