Our MissionTo protect, promote & improve the health of all people in Florida through integrated state, county, & community efforts.
Our VisionTo be the Healthiest State in the NationOur ValuesI nnovation: We search for creative solutions and manage resources wisely.C ollaboration: We use teamwork to achieve common goals & solve problems. A ccountability: We perform with integrity & respect. R esponsiveness: We achieve our mission by serving our customers & engaging our partners. E xcellence: We promote quality outcomes through learning & continuous performance improvement. Patti Anderson is the Chief of the Bureau of Environmental Health. The information on this site details the work and goals of the bureau through its many programs. The missions and functions of programs of Environmental Health are found below.
Environmental Health Bureau programs protect the health of
Florida's citizens by promulgating maintenance of a healthy
environment. Program areas include on-site sewage treatment and
disposal, drinking water, recreational water, facility sanitation,
and community hygiene. Facility Programs4052 Bald Cypress Way Bin #A08 This section coordinates programs on a statewide basis include helping 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 Programs4052 Bald Cypress Way Bin #C22 This program area ensures the safety of drinking water for approximately 50% of Florida's residents. The Water Programs area 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, it sets standards for the operation of public swimming pools and monitors water quality at selected beaches and public bathing places. Onsite Sewage Programs4052 Bald Cypress Way Bin #A08 This program area helps ensure the safety of the installation and repair of all onsite sewage treatment and disposal systems within the state. Environmental Health professionals in the onsite sewage program develop guidelines and provide training and standardization for County Health Department employees. One of the programs is the licensing of septic tank contractors.
Information ResourceCentralized location for Environmental Health program-related brochures and links to related information for your convenience. You can view a brochure in pdf format or request a copy be mailed to you. |