Welcome to the Environmental Health Website
The mission of the Department of Environmental Health is to enhance the quality of life in Riverside County by implementation of effective and efficient environmental health programs to protect the public health, safety and the environment.
The County of Riverside Department of Environmental Health offers a wide range of services. The Department is divided into two divisions:
District Environmental Service (DES)
This Division handles Food Worker Cards, Food, Pools and Spas, Temporary Events, Vector Control, Mobilehome Parks, Organized Camps and Tobacco Retailers
Environmental Protection and Oversight (EPO)
This Division handles Hazardous Materials, Land Use, Water Systems, Underground Storage Tanks, Solid Waste and Business Emergency Plans
OFFICE HOURS: All Environmental Health offices are open Monday through Thursday from 7:00am to 5:00pm and closed on Fridays.
Restaurant / Market Grading
*** What's New in Environmental Health ***
Riverside County Board of Supervisors pass ordinance 907 that regulates Body Art Facilities throughout the County. For more information on the new requirements go to our Body Art Information page.
FRAUDULENT ACTIVITY ALERT
Menu Labeling Requirements for Restaurants
Information on the Beaumont/Cherry Valley Ground Water Committe Meetings
Alternative Food Handler Certifications Not Valid In Riverside County
New legislation passed in the state of California (Senate Bill 602) requires food handler training and exams for all jurisdictions. Riverside County has had a successful food training program in place for many years, so this new legislation will have no effect in our county. However, many internet and mail service offers for food handler training will no doubt be offered. These alternative exams and certifications will not be valid in Riverside County.
Information about arsenic level in the Lower Coachella Valley well water systems in English and Spanish
Information regarding Environmental Health Tax Assessment for Unpaid Trash Service
For more information on Pool and Spa anti-entrapment retrofitting (Virginia Graeme Baker Act) please go to our Pool Retrofit Page
Technical Guidance Manual - This manual has guidelines for Onsite Watewater Treatment System design and installation.