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Environmental Health Program
The Jefferson County Health Department works in partnership with the City of Watertown Department of Public Health in the provision of Environmental Health Services through the Jefferson County Environmental Health Consortium.
Environmental Health Specialists provide community outreach and education on environmental health problems.
As agents of the State for Public Health and the Department of Agriculture, the Health Department inspects and issues a license for all retail food establishments, including restaurants, grocery stores and gas stations, public swimming pools, hotels, motels, campgrounds.
License Application
Codes for Licensed Establishments
Environmental Health Specialists respond to problems affecting the general public such as: - Human health hazards
- Lead poisoning
- Radon and asbestos in buildings
- Trash, garbage and junk
- Rats and other vermin
- Rabies control & animal bites
- Solid waste
- Water pollution
- Indoor and outdoor air pollution
- Housing issues
- Flooding
- Fires in Licensed Establishments
- Concerns regarding Licensed Establishments
- Chemical spills
- Natural disasters
Any questions or complaints should be directed to:
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