Environmental Health

The Division of Environmental Health regulates and enforces public health and environmental matters in accordance with the Rockland County Sanitary Code, New York State laws and Environmental Conservation laws. Programs address the concerns of housing, food and recreation, water supply, indoor air quality, mosquito control and other matters.

Air Pollution Control:

Effective February 28, 2013, the Rockland County Department of Health will no longer require or issue Restricted Burning Permits. This change at the County level does not impact local requirements and/or restrictions on open burning that may currently be in place in your municipality. For guidance on local requirements, please contact your Town or Village Code Enforcement Official and/or the Town or Village Fire Inspector......Read More

Food and Recreation:
Responsible for enforcing regulations related to the safe operations of restaurants, pools, and camps.....Read More

Housing:
Enforces regulations pertaining to housing violations, rodent and rabies control and regulation of septic and chemical collection vehicles.....Read More

Mosquito Control:
Provides a comprehensive surveillance and control program designed to identify the presence of mosquito borne diseases and to reduce the risk of human transmission.....Read More

Petroleum Bulk Storage:
Please be advised that the Petroleum Bulk Storage Bureau will no longer respond to chemical or petroleum spills as of July 28, 2012. Spills should be reported directly to NYSDEC 24 Hour Spill Hotline (800) 457-7362. The Bureau of Water Pollution will continue responding to sewage spills......Read More

Special Services:
Administers a broad scope of programs including prevention of lead poisoning, regulation of tanning facilities, flow control of solid waste, and recycling.....Read More

Tobacco and Body Art:
Prevents the sale of tobacco products to minors, minimizes exposure to second-hand smoke and regulates tattooing and piercing procedures.....Read More

Water Pollution Control:
Regulates the installation of septics and sewer mains and monitors sewer treatment plant operations.....Read More

Water Supply:
Enforces regulations to assure safe drinking water for residents of Rockland County.....Read More

Administration

Kathy Henry
Acting Commissioner of Health

Contact Us

Rockland County Health Department
Robert L. Yeager Health Center
50 Sanatorium Rd, Building D
Pomona, NY 10970

Phone:
(845) 364-2512

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