| Radioactive Materials |
| Licensure of users of radioactive
materials and particle accelerators; registration of invitro uses of radioactive
materials; evaluation of custom-made sealed sources and devices; and licensing and
monitoring of naturally occurring radioactive material remediation sites. |
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| Radon |
| Provision of general information
to the public concerning radon, to include guidance on testing and mitigation activities. |
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| Recreation |
| Periodic inspections of summer
camps, parks, and outdoor swimming beaches. |
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| Rodent Control |
| Provision of technical assistance
to county and local officials in the elimination of rodents. |
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| Septic Tanks |
FAQs |
| Inspection and
approval/disapproval of individual disposal systems; evaluation review and
approval/disapproval of alternate and experimental sewage system applications and
subdivisions; issuance of annual licenses for septic tank manufacturers, installers and
pumpers; conducting AIDC sewage surveys; training of professional staff and industry
personnel. |
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| Source Water Protection |
| Development of a comprehensive,
statewide source water assessment program to identify the areas that supply public
drinking water, inventory contaminants and assess water system source susceptibility to
contamination, and inform the public of the results. Following the initial assessment,
providing assistance to public water systems in implementing their local source water
protection programs. |
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| Swimming Pools and Related Facilities |
FAQs |
| Consultation
with pool builders, pool service technicians, engineers,
architects and public health officials as well as pool industry
personnel regarding the construction requirements for new and
renovation of swimming pools, spas, and other related facilities;
review of plans for new construction and renovation of public and
semi-public pools and other related facilities; supervision of
inspection program conducted by local public health officials to
insure compliance with regulations; provide training for public
health officials, pool operators, managers, service technicians
and builders; provide technical assistance to public health
officials; development and revision of rules and regulations
pertaining to swimming pools an other related facilities. |
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| Tattoo
Parlors |
FAQs |
| Consults
with tattoo and permanent cosmetic artists regarding new
establishments, apprenticeship program and testing of apprentices;
conducts inspections of tattoo and permanent cosmetic
establishments for compliance with regulations; responds to public
inquiries concerning tattooing and the application of permanent
cosmetics; coordinates training for artists; reviews plans of new
or renovation of existing establishments; development and revision
of regulations pertaining to tattoo and permanent cosmetic
establishments to reflect compliance with National Environmental
Health Association, Center for Disease Control and FDA
recommendations. |
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| Vector Control |
| Provision of
technical assistance to county and local officials in controlling vectors and related
organisms and maintaining necessary equipment. |
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| Water Supplies, Private |
| Sampling of private
water supplies for bacteriological content. |
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| Water
Supplies, Public |
| Provision of
surveillance, inspection, technical assistance, training, and analytical services to
ensure that public water systems are in compliance with the National Primary Drinking
Water Regulations. Community water systems are monitored for over 100 potential
contaminants. Investigation of water quality complaints. Training, examining, and
certifying water plant operators when competent. Providing technical assistance upon
request to all public water systems. |
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| Water
& Wastewater Engineering Plan Review |
| Review of plans and
specifications for new or expanded water sources and water treatment facilities,
sewer treatment facilities, water distribution systems, and sewage collection systems to
ensure compliance with state regulations and accepted engineering practice. |
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| Well and Spring Drinking Water Fluoride Analysis |
| Provision of fluoride
analysis kits to the public whose drinking water source is a well or spring in order to
provide a sample for fluoride concentration analysis so that dentists and physicians can
prescribe appropriate supplemental fluoride dosages to help prevent tooth decay in
children. |
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| X-Ray/Radiation Producing Equipment |
FAQs |
| Biennial registration
and recertification of all radiation producing equipment other than particle accelerators,
all individuals or firms that provide personnel closimetry services, and individuals
and/or firms responsible for assembling, installing, servicing, or calibrating radiation
producing machines; evaluation for proposed shielding for radiation facilities; and
compliance inspection of all x-ray facilities. |
