Environmental Health staff are responsible for: the preservation and improvement of the environment; the safety of food products; assurance of proper sewage disposal; protection of potable water supplies; elimination of nuisances or environmental hazards; investigation of and education about West Nile and Zika Virus; and the inspection of tanning salons, geothermal systems, and body art establishments.

For more information about Environmental Health services please contact us by email at dgrapperhausThis email address is being protected from spambots. You need JavaScript enabled to view it. or by calling (618) 826-5007 ext 626.

Environmental Health staff work to minimize environmental problems through public education programs and enforcement of local and state ordinances.