DEHQ Divisions

The Department of Environmental Health and Quality's mission is to protect the environment and public health. It accomplishes this through the work of three divisions.  

The Food, Water, and Housing Division (FWHD) is responsible for protecting the public from illness and safety hazards as they relate to food, housing, detention facilities and hotels, public swimming pools, recreational water, and body art facilities. They also monitor solid waste, septic, and small water systems. Watch a video overview of Food and Housing and Land and Water Quality.    

The Community Health Division (CHD) facilitates the Vector Control Program to keep the public safe from diseases such as West Nile virus, Hantavirus, and Lyme disease. Other programs under the community health umbrella include radiological health and occupational health. Watch a video overview of Community Health.

The Hazardous Materials Division (HMD) regulates facilities to ensure hazardous materials and waste are properly stored, managed, and disposed. They serve as the Certified Unified Protection Agency (CUPA) and review the installation, repair, and removal of underground storage tanks. Watch a video overview of Hazardous Materials.

DEHQ:  People - Environment - Health