The Division of Environmental Health Services is one of four divisions of the Kings County Department of Public Health. Our goal is to preserve and enhance the quality of life and the environment by working with the community to prevent, solve or mitigate environmental health problems.

Our employees are charged by law with the enforcement of various statutes, regulations and ordinances. We also carry out community education relating to environmental health.

What's New?

Public Notice - California's Home Sharps Law
Goes Into Effect on September 1, 2008

FDA Food Safety Recall Information

Food Safety Award Winners Announced

What Not To Eat!

REHS Career Guide Now Available

Seasonal Food Safety Tips

Community Event Food Vendor Information

Well and Septic System Information

Aboveground Petroleum Storage Program

Other Useful Links

How to report a suspected Foodborne Illness

Kings County Asthma Coalition

Information about Food Product Recalls

How to access our Inspection Reports

Daily Air Quality Status and Forecast

West Nile Virus and dead bird reporting info

West Nile Virus PSA Video

Bioterrorism Information

State Employee Telephone Directory

EHS Tip of the Month

HANDWASHING

Proper handwashing prevents the spread of disease including foodborne illnesses.

WET your hands with warm water. Apply plenty of SOAP.
SCRUB your hands together vigorously for at least 20 seconds.
Wash the front and back of your hands, between your fingers and under your nails. Scrubbing your hands together loosens germs and dirt and allows them to be washed away.
RINSE your hands.
DRY your hands with a paper towel.
TURN OFF THE WATER with a paper towel.