Environmental Health

Podcast: School Food Safety Inspections
- Questions and Answers School Food Safety Inspections

Press Release: Windmill Farms Moving to Compliance

Learn about becoming a Registered Environmental Health Specialist (California Conference of Directors of Environmental Health)

Appeal Decision Related to Windmill Farms (6.7MB PDF, 9 pp.)
- Windmill Farms FAQ

New Contra Costa Green Businesses - April 24, 2007

Warning: Imposter Cal/OSHA Inspector Scamming Restaurants (California Restaurant Association)

Get the answers to the most common questions about Environmental and Hazardous waste issue in Frequently Asked Questions about Environmental Health and Hazardous Materials

Environmental Health is the prevention, preservation, and improvement of environmental factors affecting the health and safety of our community. The Environmental Health Division is a regulatory agency that provides oversight for businesses and property owners to protect the health and safety of the citizens of Contra Costa County and our environment. This web site is designed to serve as a community resource for the general public, the businesses we regulate, students, and environmental health professionals. Its purpose is to address general questions and inquiries about the variety and scope of services provided by the Contra Costa Environmental Health (CCEH) as well as provide access to:

timely information regarding hot issues,
on-line reporting of complaints and concerns,
information regarding the plan check and permitting process,
up-to-date standards, state laws, regulations, and ordinances enforced by CCEH,
links to other information sources.

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Bioterrorism Information/Resources

The following links include information on recent bioterrorism threats and guidance for the general public and healthcare providers.

Power Outage Information:

Profiles Newsletter

Learn about Health Permits and Building, Medical Waste Workshop, New Compost/Chipping and Grinding Regulations and more.

Winter 2004 - 2005 (648k PDF, 8pp.)

2120 Diamond Boulevard, Suite 200
Concord, CA 94520

Content provided by Contra Costa Health Services, Environmental Health Division.