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The Florida Department of Health works to protect, promote, and improve the health of all people in Florida through integrated state, county, and community efforts.
Environmental Public Health
Environmental Health
- 850-895-8360
- leonfacilities@flhealth.gov
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Mailing Address
435 North Macomb Street
Tallahassee, Florida 32301
Office Hours
8 a.m. - 5 p.m., Monday through Friday
Cost
Fees are based on services rendered
Facility and Food Programs
This section coordinates programs statewide to ensure the safety of selected food service facilities; migrant labor camps; 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.
Onsite Sewage Programs
This program ensures the safety of the installation and repair of all onsite sewage treatment and disposal systems within the state. Environmental public health professionals in the onsite sewage program develop guidelines and provide training and standardization for county health departments. One of the programs is the licensing of septic tank contractors.
Bill Pay
Environmental Health bills and fees can be paid in-person, by mail, or online by visiting MyFloridaEHPermit.com.
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