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The goal of the Water Program is the prevention of communicable disease and illness associated with drinking water from small public water systems and individual wells.
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The Food Safety Program is responsible for inspecting all retail food establishments, school kitchens, and temporary food booths operating at fairs and community events in Snohomish County.
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The Solid Waste and Toxics (SWT) Program investigates complaints and provides education to homeowners and small businesses on storage, handling and disposal of hazardous waste.
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The Program provides individual consultation about the control of rodents and other public health pests, and distributes rodent control information in neighborhoods associated with improper solid waste handling, storage and disposal practices.
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Inspecting food establishments is one of the main tasks for the Food and Living Environment Section. Performing routine inspections of food establishments, helps to assure the public will receive safe food and beverages.
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Sanitary Codes is a set of rules that preserve, promote and improve the public health in Snohomish County. This Sanitary Code shall be enforced by the Health Officer or authorized representative throughout the Snohomish Health District in accordance with the provisions of Chapter 70.05.070 RCW
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The School Health and Safety Program reviews plans, reviews construction and makes periodic inspections of K-12 schools (public and private). This program verifies compliance with minimum health and safety standards for educational facilities.
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The Solid Waste and Toxics (SWT) Program issues permits and conducts inspections of solid waste handling facilities. The Solid Waste and Toxics also investigates solid waste complaints and enforces regulations governing illegal handling of solid waste.
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The goal of the Wastewater Program is to promote public health and protect surface water and groundwater. This is done by overseeing the design, installation, maintenance and repairs of on-site sewage disposal systems.
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Snohomish Health District inspects public water recreational facilities in Snohomish County. These facilities include swimming pools, wading pools, spray pools, and spas at parks, hotels, athletic clubs, apartment complexes and schools.
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The Camp Program works to ensure a safe recreational environment for group and youth camps. Routine inspections are conducted twice during the camps operating season, once at the start of the season and again towards the end of the season.
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