Environmental Public Health

The Environmental Public Health (EPH) program is responsible for monitoring conditions in the environment that pose a threat to the health and safety of the public. Staff members conduct inspections, issue permits and licenses, enforce statutes and codes, and respond to questions regarding environmental concerns. EPH measures are implemented through routine monitoring, education, surveillance and sampling of facilities and conditions that may contribute to the occurrence or transmission of disease. 

Facility and Food Programs

This section coordinates programs statewide to ensure the safety of selected food service facilities, group care facilities, biomedical waste generators, storage facilities, and transporters, tanning facilities, and mobile home and recreational vehicle parks.

The section also sets standards for and certifies environmental health professionals.

Water Programs

This program area ensures the safety of drinking water for approximately 50% of Florida's residents. The water programs also manages Department responsibilities under the State Underground Petroleum Environmental Response Act (SUPER Act), Drycleaner Solvent Surveillance Program, and the Drinking Water Toxics Program.

In addition, the program sets standards for the operation of public swimming pools and monitors water quality at selected beaches and public bathing places.

Bill Pay

Environmental Health bills and fees can be paid in-person, by mail, or online by visiting MyFloridaEHPermit.com.