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Main phone number: (336)703-3225

The Division of Environmental Health carries out functions mandated by state and local laws, rules, regulations and ordinances. The mission of the Division is “To safeguard life, promote human health, and protect the environment through the practice of modern environmental health science, the use of technology, rules, public education, and above all, dedication to the public trust.” Click the tabs below to learn more about our services.

Food & Lodging

  • New and remodeled establishment plan review
  • Permitting of food and lodging establishments that serve the public
  • Routine inspection of a wide range of establishments that serve the public including but not limited to foodservice establishments, day cares, schools, institutions, tattoo parlors, and lodging establishments
  • Complaint investigations
  • Disease outbreak investigations

NC 2021 Food Code Adoption

Lead

  • Public Education
  • Performs environmental investigations when children less than six years old are confirmed with elevated levels of lead in their blood

Wastewater/Septic

  • Public Education
  • Enforces on-site sewage disposal laws and regulations
  • Performs soil/site evaluations to determine if property not served by a public sewer system is suitable for a septic tank system
  • Inspects the installation of septic tank systems
  • Complaint investigations

Wells

  • Public Education
  • Enforces state and local private drinking water well laws and rules
  • Permitting and inspection of new wells, well repairs and well abandonment
  • Private well water sampling

Pools

  • Public Education
  • Enforce state public swimming pool regulations
  • Permit and inspect all public swimming pools in Forsyth County
  • Complaint investigation

Vector Control

  • Submit a Request or Complaint
  • Mosquito Control
  • Frequently Asked Questions