NOTICE: The Environmental Health and Vital Records office located at the Center for Community Health (1601 E Fourth Plain Blvd., 3rd Floor) will be closed for a staff off-site training on Wednesday, October 19th from 8:00 am - 1:00 pm.  Thank you for your cooperation.

Drinking water and wells

Keeping our drinking, bathing and wash water safe by monitoring public water systems, reviewing plans for new systems and wells, and providing maintenance resources to property owners.

Food safety

Protecting you from food borne illness by testing food workers on proper food handling methods and inspecting all Clark County food establishments.

Mosquito control

Protect you and your family from West Nile Virus. Prevent mosquito bites and don't give mosquitoes a place to breed.

Pools and beaches

Inspecting swimming and water recreation facilities, testing the water quality at public beaches, and notifying the public when conditions are unsafe.

On-site septic systems

Protecting public health and the environment by preventing both human exposure to sewage and the contamination of our groundwater by ensuring the proper placement, design, installation, and maintenance of on-site septic systems.

Waste

Protecting your health and the environment by monitoring landfills and recycling facilities and coordinating the investigation and clean-up of illegal waste sites.

Text of the environmental public health slide show - PDF file.