We are an enforcement agency operating as part of the County of Los Angeles, Department of Public Health. The common title of our staff is "Health Inspector," but the official title is "Environmental Health Specialist." The State of California mandates that only qualified, trained professionals may perform the duties within the scope of this field. Our staff of professionals have backgrounds in the sciences including chemistry, physics, biology, microbiology, mathematics and environmental health.
OUR VISION
The vision of Environmental Health is Angelenos living in communities that have the lowest risk of environmentally caused illnesses and injuries.
OUR MISSION
The mission of Environmental Health is to protect health, prevent disease, and promote health for all persons in Los Angeles County through assurance of physical environments that minimize exposure to harmful pathogens and other environmental toxins. To achieve this mission, Environmental Health controls potentially harmful chemical, physical, and biological agents in the environment. These agents are controlled through education and enforcement of local, State, and Federal public health laws and regulations.
WHO WE SERVE
- Los Angeles County residents and visitors
- food industry
- housing and institutions operators
- water, sewage and solid waste industries
- other public and private industries
The information contained in this site, its contents, and the Environmental Health logo are the property of the County of Los Angeles, Department of Public Health, Environmental Health. We have made every attempt to make this site as accurate as possible, however, we are not responsible for any errors contained herein.
