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August 24, 2020 | Department of Health Services

Request for Proposal (RFP) for DataManagement System for Environmental Health

The County of Sonoma is pleased to invite you to respond to a Request for Proposals for Data Management System for Environmental Health Services.The County of Sonoma, on behalf of the Department of Health Services, is looking to replace its current data management system for Environmental Health (EH). The current system tracks owners, facilities, programs, inspections, complaints, service requests, special events, wells, permitting, employee training, reporting, and billing, and interfaces with other County and State databases. Read full story


August 22, 2020 | Department of Health Services

Aviso de salud sobre la calidad del aire - actualizado

Health officials urge Sonoma County residents to limit outdoor activity due to the poor air quality caused by wildfires burning in Sonoma County and throughout Northern California. Read full story


August 22, 2020 | Department of Health Services

AirQuality Health Advisory

Health officials urge Sonoma County residents to limit outdoor activity due to the poor air quality caused by wildfires burning in Sonoma County and throughout Northern California. Read full story


August 13, 2020 | Department of Health Services

Local Mental Health, Addiction and Homeless Services in Sonoma County

Sonoma County strives to provide essential services for children, veterans, seniors and those experiencing homelessness. In these challenging times, many rely on Sonoma County for necessary mental health treatment, psychiatric care or addiction treatment. Read full story


July 24, 2020 | Department of Health Services

Public Notice Healdsburg Transfer Station

The Healdsburg Transfer Station site operates under a Solid Waste Facility Permit issued by the LEA.  The operator has filed an application for a Report of Facility Information (RFI) amendment with the LEA.  The RFI describes the design and operation of the facility. Read full story


July 08, 2020 | Department of Health Services

New Report Finds 1% of SonomaCounty Residents Account for Over 25% of Jail, Shelter, and Behavioral HealthUtilization

A new report released today by the California Policy Lab atUC Berkeley helps Sonoma County government leaders to identify and better servea group of about 6,600 high utilizers of health, justice, and homelessnessservices provided by state and county agencies. Read full story


June 28, 2020 | Department of Health Services

Blue-Green Algae Caution Signs Posted at Salmon Creek Lagoon in Bodega Bay

Nowthat Summer is here and recreation on the local waterways is increasing, theSonoma County Department of Health Services (DHS) and the State Water ResourcesControl Board request the public be mindful of freshwater harmful algal blooms(HABs) in rivers, lakes, and reservoirs. Recreating in waterways contaminatedwith HABs can cause illness, and is especially harmful to children and pets. Read full story


May 28, 2020 | Department of Health Services

Public Notice-Recology Sonoma Marin Facility May 28 2020

The Sonoma County Environmental Health Department, Solid WasteManagement Program, Acting As The Local Enforcement Agency (Lea) Is CertifiedBy The Department Of Resources Recycling And Recovery (Calrecycle) To EnforceState Laws And Regulations At Solid Waste Sites Within Its Jurisdiction. Read full story


May 28, 2020 | Department of Health Services

Aviso Publico-Recology Sonoma Marin May 28 2020

El Departamento de Salud Ambiental del Condado de Sonoma, Programa de Gestión de Desperdicios Sólidos, que actúa como Agencia de Control Local (LEA) está certificado por el Departamento de Reciclaje y Recuperación de Recursos (CalRecycle) para hacer cumplir las leyes y regulaciones estatales en los sitios de desechos sólidos dentro de su jurisdicción. Read full story


May 05, 2020 | Department of Health Services

Public Notice-Annapolis Transfer Processing Facility May 5 2020

Site where residential andcommercial municipal solid waste, recyclable material, construction anddemolition, treated wood waste and green/wood waste will be accepted, processedand transferred offsite. Read full story