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WHAT'S NEW IN ENVIRONMENTAL HEALTH |
Changes to FY 2018-2019 Public Health/License and Service Fees
Increase to Most
Public Health Permit/License and Service Fees Proposed for FY 2018-2019
Report on Public Health and Safety Risks of Oil and Gas Facilities in Los Angeles County
This
report
is intended to provide local policy‐makers with an overview of relevant public health research and investigations. It concludes with an overview of measures to reduce potential health impacts.
Medical Marijuana Program
Effective January 1, 2018, Environmental Health is responsible for the Medical Marijuana Program, formerly managed by the Office of Health Assessment and Epidemiology. This benefits previous, current and potential clients of the Medical Marijuana Program, so they can continue to receive quality service in an effective, efficient, and timely manner.
For additional information, please visit our Medical Marijuana Program page.
Directives to companies regarding the release of hexavalent chromium in the City of Paramount
Fruitland Magnesium Fire in Maywood
Learn more at the Maywood Fire page
Donate Your Surplus Food to the Needy
Learn what you can do to alleviate hunger in Los Angeles County. Donate your surplus food to local shelters, food pantries, and soup kitchens.
The Bill Emerson Good Samaritan Food Donation Act
protects you from liability when you donate to a non-profit organization in good faith. Visit our
Los Angeles County Food Redistribution Initiative (LACFRI) page
to learn more!
Changes to the Retail Food Facility Grading System
New grade cards are being issued during inspections. Additional points will be deducted from the inspection score under certain conditions. Please view the
changes to the Retail Food Facility Grading System.
Adoption of Senate Bill No. 1263 (Wieckowski) regarding prohibition on use of hauled water for new residential development
On September 29, 2016, Governor Jerry Brown signed into law
Senate Bill No. 1263 (Wieckowski) (SB 1263)
allowing the State Water Board to deny the creation of unsustainable water systems, and prevent counties from issuing a building permit for the construction of a new residential development where a source of the water supply is water transported by a water hauler, bottled water, or a water-vending machine. Please refer to
complete information on SB 1263.
Natural Gas Leak at Aliso Canyon Storage Field
Learn more at the
Aliso Canyon Gas Leak page.
Guidelines for Alternate Water Sources
Using Alternate Water Sources for non-potable uses is important for a sustainable water supply. Please visit our new
Guidelines for Alternate Water Sources
Micro Markets
For information on this exciting new concept in food service, please visit our Micro Markets page.
Pharmaceutical Take-Back
Learn more at the
Pharmaceutical Take-Back page.
Climate and Health Work
Climate change is a serious public health issue. Visit our Climate Change & Public Health Page to find out more.
August 18, 2014 - Environmental Health is pleased to
present two new reports as part of a Climate and
Health Series that outlines the expected impacts of
climate change in Los Angeles County.
Your Health and Climate Change in
Los Angeles County
If you're a student, a
parent, a concerned citizen, or just interested in
climate change, this first report in the series will
provide you with an overview of the local health
impacts of climate change. It provides 10
Actions You Can Take to Reduce Climate Change
to help individuals reduce their contribution to
climate change. These easy steps can help you and
your family improve health, save money, and help the
environment. Click on the report cover or go
here to read the report.
Framework for Addressing Climate Change in Los
Angeles County
Local government
agencies, including other public health departments,
face unique challenges in addressing climate change.
This second report in the Climate and Health Series
was written for local jurisdictions and presents
Public Health's Five-Point Plan to Reduce the Health
Impacts of Climate Change. The plan is a model that
other jurisdictions can adopt to help mitigate
and/or adapt to climate change. Click on the report
cover or go
here to read the report.
Want more information about climate change?
Visit
green.lacounty.gov to find out more about what
Los Angeles County is doing to address climate
change.
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| Potholes, graffiti, bad
swimming pools? Give 'em The Works. |
The
Los Angeles County Department of Public
Health joined the Department of Public
Works recently in launching an update to “The Works”
mobile application.
LA County residents can now take
advantage of this award-winning
app to report potential swimming pool
violations at hotels, motels, and
apartments like unclear or cloudy
pool water, broken pool gates or fences,
and missing pool lights or drain covers.
In addition, residents can also report
potholes, graffiti, illegal dumping,
facility maintenance for County parks,
and other issues.
The Works app will also help users stay
up-to-date on road closures and upcoming
events.
You can read more about
the app in the recent
press release, or visit Public
Works'
website for more!
Available for download
for iPhone or Android.
The Environmental Health Division strives to promote
health and quality of life by identifying, preventing,
and controlling harmful environmental factors in Los
Angeles County.
The mission of Environmental Health is to assess
environmental conditions and reduce exposure to health
risks, and to educate the public on sources of
environmental risk so they are empowered to protect
themselves, their families, and their communities.
2017-2018 License/Permit Fees
