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Public Health and Environment Division

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Environmental Health Services

Environmental Health Services provides many programs addressing various environmental issues that impact the health of Broomfield's population.  Through public education and enforcement of State laws, Environmental Health Services monitors the three main elements of the environment: the food we eat, the air we breathe, and the water we drink.

Inspections

Environmental Health Specialists provide inspections to: commercial child care facilities, individual septic system, retail food establishments and public swimming pools to ensure safe and healthy environments.

Zoonosis / Vector Program

Diseases that can be transmitted from animal to man are tracked and monitored by Environmental Health staff. Examples of diseases that are spread through animal vectors include Hantavirus,  Lyme Disease, Colorado Tick Fever, Rabies, the Plague and West Nile Virus.

Disease Control / Epidemiology

Environmental Health Services works in collaboration with the Division's Public Health Nursing Program in the surveillance, prevention, and control of diseases that have the potential of infecting a large number of citizens.

Indoor and Outdoor Air Quality

Indoor air quality issues such as those concerning mold problems and radon are investigated and education on air quality issues is provided. Outdoor air quality sources are inspected to assure they are in compliance with the Clean Air Act.

Hazardous Waste

Environmental Health Specialists investigate complaints regarding hazardous materials, drug (methamphetamine) labs and respond, as part of a City and County team of first responders, to hazardous waste spills and environmental crimes.

Individual Sewage Disposal Systems

In conjunction with the Broomfield Public Works Department, HHS Environmental Health Specialists review applications and authorize permits for individual sewage disposal systems, review construction plans and designs, inspect site and system installation, and handle septic system complaints. Please Call 720-887-2220 for information on how to obtain a septic permit.

Oil and Gas Well Remediation Reviews

Environmental Health Specialists assist other City and County departments with oil and gas well remediation.

Emergency Preparedness / Response

Broomfield HHS is part of a multi-agency group charged with ensuring that Broomfield residents are informed in the event of an emergency or act of bioterrorism.

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Please call 720-887-2220 for information regarding any Environmental Health program.