Environmental Health

• File a health complaint
• Environmental health fees
• No smoking sign
• Learn more about the Environmental Health Division (Video)
• City Of Columbia Code of Ordinances
• Boone County Code of Ordinances
• Check out CDC's "Healthy Town"

Announcements:

• Mosquito Spraying - Mosquito spraying on the MKT Trail and other trail areas began on Friday, May 27th. The spraying is typically done weekly, on Friday mornings, with a truck-mounted ultra-low volume sprayer using Anvil 2 plus 2. The product is considered safe and is approved by the EPA for mosquito control. Weekly spraying will occur between the hours of 4 AM and 8 AM. For more information please contact us at 874-7346.
• Temporary Food Events Fees have Changed. Fees are now $30 for a 1-3 day event and $60 for 4-14 day events. The fee exemption for non-profit organizations has been removed. For more information about the requirements for temporary food events call Environmental Health at 874-7346.
• To submit an application for a temporary food event click here.
• Connect to Your Local Health Department - You can now receive timely public health news from the Columbia/Boone County Department of Public Health and Human Services on Facebook and Twitter. Become a fan on Facebook! Follow us on Twitter!

Food Safety

• Food safety information
• Food recall information
• Consumer Advisory information
• City of Columbia Food Code
• Restaurant inspection scores
• Report suspected foodborne illness
• Food safety training for managers
• Food handler class schedule
• Food handler permit renewal
• Guidelines for mobile & temporary food operations
• Construction guidelines
• Restaurant parking lot guidelines
• Food service establishment operating permit application
• Mobile Food Establishment Application Form
• 19 CSR 20-1

On-Site Wastewater Systems

• Boone County Wastewater Treatment Ordinance
• Permit process
• Homeowners' guide to lagoons
• Homeowners' guide to septic systems
• Lagoon requirements
• Septic system requirements
• Alternative system requirements
• Approved soil scientists list
• Approved engineers list
• Certified Installers
  • conventional systems
  • alternative systems
• DHSS approved CEU courses and exercises
• Control of cattails and duckweed in wastewater lagoons

Public Health Nuisances

• Public Health Nuisances in Boone County
• Public Health Nuisances in the City of Columbia
• Aesthetics Ordinance
• Unlicensed motor vehicles
• File a health complaint
• Report "trash out early" - 573-874-6291

West Nile Virus

• Protect yourself from West Nile Virus
• Spraying Notification

Healthy Pets Healthy People

• CDC's Pet-scription for Reptile Owners

Water Safety

• Lake, pool, and spa safety
• Results of local lake water analysis
• How to have a private water supply tested

Daycares

• Daycare facility inspections

Tattoo Establishments

• Tattoo establishment inspections

More Environmental Health Resources

• Bed Bugs
• Bed Bugs - Pesticides - EPA
• Landlord - Tenant Law

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