Programs
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Drinking Water
The Drinking Water Program staff help to prevent water related illness.
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Food Safety
The Food Safety Program is responsible for permitting and inspecting retail food establishments in Whatcom County such as restaurants, caterers, grocery stores, school cafeterias and mobile food vendors.
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On-Site Sewage
The On-Site Sewage System Program has regulatory oversight for all on-site sewage systems in Whatcom County.
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Living Environment Program
The Living Environment Program Staff work towards reducing risks through plan review, inspections, investigations and education.
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Solid Waste Management
The Solid Waste Management Division of the Health Department is responsible for waste prevention, economically efficient recycling and disposal systems, litter control, hazardous waste education and disposal opportunities, and the monitoring of the county's closed landfills.
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Solid Waste Compliance
The Environmental Health Division's Solid Waste Program performs a wide variety of activities to monitor and assure the proper handling and disposal of solid waste in Whatcom County.