Environmental Health In Los Angeles County
WHAT IS ENVIRONMENTAL HEALTH?
We are an enforcement agency operating as part of the County of Los Angeles,
Department of Public Health. The common title of our staff is "Health Inspector," but the
official title is "Environmental Health Specialist." The State of California mandates that
only qualified, trained professionals may perform the duties within the scope of this field.
Our staff of professionals have backgrounds in the sciences including chemistry, physics,
biology, microbiology, mathematics and environmental health.
OUR MISSION
The mission of Environmental Health is to protect health, prevent disease and promote
health for all persons in Los Angeles County.
To achieve this mission, Environmental Health controls potentially harmful chemicals,
physical or biological agents in the environment. These agents are controlled through
education and enforcement of local, State, and Federal public health laws and regulations.
WHO WE SERVE
Los Angeles County residents and visitors
food industry
housing and institutions operators
water, sewage and solid waste industries
other public and private industries
The information contained in this site, its contents, and the Environmental
Health logo are the property of the County of Los Angeles, Department of Public Health,
Environmental Health. We have made every attempt to make this site as accurate as possible,
however, we are not responsible for any errors contained herein.
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