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The Environmental Health Services (EHS) unit administers a number of programs and services to help protect health through the promotion of environmentally sound practices. Specifically, EHS: Licenses and inspects food service establishments, investigates foodborne illness outbreaks and conducts food safety education classes
On-site sewage disposal is the only viable alternative in areas not serviced by municipal sewers. Oakland County has over 80,000 onsite sewage disposal systems on residential and commercial properties. The Environmental Health Services Unit protects land resources by offering the following services:
Your licensed well contractor, health department, cooperative extension service, and state environmental or natural resource agency can provide you with more information about groundwater in your area.
The Food Safety Program provides a number of services to ensure the proper handling and distribution of food served to the general public. This includes: Conducting inspections of restaurants, festival food booths, and mobile food vehicles.
The Environmental Health Services Unit inspects over 900 indoor pools, outdoor pools, and spas annually and works with the Michigan Department of Environment, Great Lakes, and Energy (EGLE), formerly Michigan Department of Environmental Quality, to open new facilities in the county.
Nurse on Call. The Nurse on Call (NOC) hotline provides health related resources and information by Oakland County Health Division Public Health Nurses. Call NOC at 1-800-848-5533 or email NOC@oakgov.com. NOC hours: Monday-Friday 8:30 a.m. - 5 p.m.
Oakland County Health Division has a list of some private labs. To get a complete up-to-date listing of state certified labs call the Michigan Department of Environmental Quality (517) 335-8812.
Michigan Department of Environment, Great Lakes, and Energy (EGLE) – Radon Program provides a toll-free radon hotline (1-800-RADON GAS/1-800-723-6642). You can get information on radon health risks, testing, how to interpret results, and how to reduce elevated radon levels.
Oakland County received gold status certification in 2023. Initiatives set forth by the Office of Sustainability work towards Oakland County's goal to reduce greenhouse gas emissions by 50% by 2030 and net zero by 2050.
As stated within the Michigan Public Health Code, physicians, laboratories, and primary care providers are required to report suspected or confirmed communicable disease illness to the local health department.