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Environmental Health Links
Find useful environmental health information from other sources online.
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Frequently Asked Questions
Find answers to questions commonly asked of the Environmental Health Protection Section.
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Food Establishments
The Environmental Health Protection Section is responsible for permitting and inspecting all food establishments within the jurisdiction of the Clay County Public Health Center.
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Onsite Sewage
Treatment and disposal systems under 3,000 gallons are permitted and inspected by the Environmental Health Protection Section.
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Pools
The Environmental Health Protection Section permits and inspects all swimming pools and spas that are not residential.
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Report a Complaint
The Environmental Health Protection Section investigates complaints concerning a suspected food illness or other conditions at food establishments, permitted swimming pools, failures of individual sewage disposal systems, lodging establishments and standing water breeding mosquitoes. Complaints may be reported directly to the Environmental Health Protection Section at 816-595-4350.
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Vector Control
Mosquitoes may carry viruses, such as West Nile Virus, and be the vector for transmitting these diseases to citizens of Clay County. Standing water is the primary source for mosquitoes to breed.