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.
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
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
Kathy Henry
Acting Commissioner of Health
Rockland County Health Department
Robert L. Yeager Health Center
50 Sanatorium Rd, Building D
Pomona, NY 10970
Phone:
(845) 364-2512