Environmental Health Division

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PERMITS & PAYMENTS:

 
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:

• Indoor Mold Concerns
• Indoor Carbon Monoxide
• Clean Indoor Air Act (CIAA) compliance
• Exterior Paint Removal Guidelines
• Outdoor Air Quality
  • Air Quality Index (AQI) Basics: Learn about AQI.
  • Current AQI status for Ithaca.

 
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

• Temporary Food Service Permits for serving food to the public at events
• ServSafe Food Protection Manager Certification Course information.
• Food Handler Course for Food Service Employees and Volunteers.
• Inspection data for all permitted food service facilities.
• Restaurant Owner's Manual
• For more information on our food program, plus additional links, 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".

• Procedure for obtaining a permit to construct a sewage treatment system
• Apply for a sewage system construction permit
• Onsite Wastewater Treatment System (OWTS) Details and Specifications
• Sewage system maintenance for homeowners

 
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.

• Rabies Program Services
• Rabies Vaccination Clinics - All pets must be vaccinated against rabies. EH sponsors free rabies vaccination clinics at locations throughout the county 3 times a year; spring, fall, and winter.
• Reporting Dog or Cat Bites
• Rabies Vaccination Law in New York State
• Reporting Possible Cases of Rabies in Wildlife
• Bats in the Home
• Rabies for Medical Providers
• Frequently Asked Questions

 
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.

• Clean Indoor Air Act (CIAA) compliance.
• Use of Electronic Cigarettes or other ENDS in public places.
• ATUPA information and violations.
• Tobacco-21 Information. Effective July 1, 2017, the minimum legal age for tobacco sales is 21 years in Tompkins County.

 
Water:

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

• Public Drinking Water
• Private Drinking Water
• Coliform Bacteria and Your Drilled Well
• Shock Disinfection of Water Supply Systems
• Blue-green Algae (HABs, Harmful Algal Blooms)
• Drought Monitor 

 
West Nile Virus:

• For information regarding West Nile Virus click here.

 

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