The Coastal Health District of Georgia serves the counties of Bryan, Camden, Chatham, Effingham, Glynn, Liberty, Long & McIntosh

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Environmental Health

There is an Environmental Health office in every Coastal Health District county. The Georgia Department of Public Health Environmental Health program mission is to provide primary prevention through a combination of surveillance, education, enforcement, and assessment programs designed to identify, prevent and abate the environmental conditions that adversely impact human health.

ALL food vendors participating in the Savannah St. Patrick’s Day celebration must submit temporary food service applications. Those applications must be dropped off at the Chatham County Environmental Health office at 1395 Eisenhower Drive, faxed to 912-356-2929, or submitted via email to  chatham.eh@dph.ga.gov on or before Friday, March 1.
Please call the office at 912-356-2160 or email chatham.eh@dph.ga.gov with any questions.

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  1. Beach Water Testing & Advisories

    The Coastal Health District and the Coastal Resources Division of the Georgia Department of Natural Resources work together to test coastal

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  2. Environmental Health Offices

    County Environmental Health office contact information.

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  3. Food Service

    Learn about food service rules, certification courses, and more.

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  4. Food Service Permit Applications

    Applications must be submitted for new food service establishments, mobile food service units, and temporary food service establishments.

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  5. Georgia-Related Recalls

    Click here to find out how you can stay informed about the latest food and drug recalls.

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  6. Hotel/Motel Accommodations

    Tourist accommodations are regulated and inspected by public health to minimize illnesses and injuries associated with unsanitary or hazardo

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  7. Mold Complaints and Inquiries

    Have questions about mold? Click here for information and resources that can help you.

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  8. Mosquito-Borne Virus Information

    Viruses such as Zika and West Nile Virus are caused by bites from infected mosquitoes. The best way to prevent mosquito-borne viruses is to

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  9. On-Site Sewage Management/Septic Tank Permits

    Many of our coastal communities are growing very quickly and in areas where county/city water and sewer facilities may not reach. Environmen

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  10. Other Environmental Health Services

    Learn more about some of our other services, including rabies control, hazardous waste, safety programs and education, tattoo studios, disea

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  11. Public Swimming Pools and Spas

    All public pool, spa or recreational water parks must obtain a valid operating permit from the local health authority. Environmental Health

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  12. Rabies Control

    Animal bites can pose major health problems and lead to the spread of rabies. Environmental Health investigates all reported bites and possi

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  13. Restaurant Inspections

    The Environmental Health office of your local health department inspects restaurants to ensure the safety of the food you eat.

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  14. Tanning Facilities Registration Program

    After January 1, 2011, no person shall establish, maintain, or operate a tanning facility in the state without first having registered with

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  15. Water Well Abandonment

    Unused water wells that are not properly abandoned leave open holes in the ground. These holes are dangerous. People (especially children),

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