About Environmental Health & Safety

Environmental Health provides services to ensure a safe and healthy environment in Sonoma County through education, monitoring, and enforcement of local, state, and federal regulatory programs and services for the community. Environmental Health regulates the following programs: retail food safety; public swimming pools; recreational water; emergency response; leaking underground storage tank cleanup; medical waste and body art. In addition, Environmental Health serves as the Solid Waste Local Enforcement Agency on behalf of the state.

Our Mission: Protecting the environment and enhancing public health by preventing disease, promoting environmental responsibility and, when necessary, enforcing environmental and public health laws.

The Best Science Job in America

Environmental Health Inspector-The Best Science Job in America (produced by SF Department of Health)

Resources

Information and Resources for Keeping Your Family Lead-Safe

Lead is a toxic metal that has been used in many products over time.

Current Fee Schedule

Fees for Fiscal Year 2023-2024 for all Environmental Health programs

Food Safety During Power Shutdown

Food Safety During Power Shutdown for Retail Food Facilities

Sonoma County Cannabis Permits and Inspections

Permits and inspections for cannabis dispensaries and edible product manufacturing.

Public Records Requests

Most Environmental Health records are available electronically. Search our database via the Public Access Viewer.