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PETROLEUM BULK STORAGE | NASSAU COUNTY DEPARTMENT OF HEALTH - DIVISION OF ENVIRONMENTAL HEALTH

Facilities that store petroleum products in tank systems regulated under Article XV of the Nassau County Public Health Ordinance (NCPHO) must register such tanks with the Nassau County Department of Health (NCDOH). Nassau County is committed to protecting our groundwater from petroleum contamination. The proper closure of small underground petroleum tanks, such as heating oil tanks, can reduce that threat. Call for detailed information.

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Water Quality Assurance
Environmental Hazards Evaluation
Fuel Storage Tank Testing

GROUNDWATER PROTECTION | NASSAU COUNTY DEPARTMENT OF HEALTH - DIVISION OF ENVIRONMENTAL HEALTH

Involved in many programs to prevent subsurface discharges that have the potential to threaten our groundwater resources. They include the Petroleum Bulk Storage program, Toxic and Hazardous Materials Storage Program, Sewer Connection Program and closure of On-Site Sanitary Systems, monitoring inactive hazardous waste sites and the Underground Injection Control program (UIC). Call for detailed information.

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Water Quality Assurance
Environmental Hazards Evaluation
Water Quality Monitoring

ZOONOTIC DISEASES | NASSAU COUNTY DEPARTMENT OF HEALTH

Investigates the control and the spread of mosquitoes through surveillance of mosquito breeding areas, preventing the development of adult mosquitoes, trapping adult mosquitoes, responding to complaints, treating infested areas and testing the trapped mosquitoes for presence of disease. Also Nassau County DOH investigates all reported animal bites. Nassau County Public Health law requires that pets be vaccinated against rabies. This includes, but is not limited to, dogs, cats, and ferrets. Medical providers treating a person who has suffered an animal bite are required to report the incident to the Department. To report a bite incident, please call 516-227-9663 during normal business hours or 516-742-6154 after business hours and on weekends. The department will answer all questions regarding rabies, raccoons, bats, ticks and more. Please report any sick or strange-acting mammals (except small rodents) observed at any time to the Nassau County Department of Health. Call for detailed information.

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Mosquito Control
Rabies Control
Animal Control
Tick Control

HEAP CLEAN AND TUNE BENEFIT | NASSAU COUNTY DEPARTMENT OF SOCIAL SERVICES

The 2024-2025 HEAP Clean and Tune benefit opened on October 1, 2024. Eligible households can receive energy efficiency services, which includes the cleaning of primary heating equipment, but may also include chimney cleaning, minor repairs, installation of carbon monoxide detectors or programmable thermostats, if needed, to allow for the safe, proper, and efficient operation of the heating equipment. Benefit amounts are based on the actual cost incurred to provide clean and tune services, up to a maximum of $500. No additional HEAP cash benefits are available. Call for detailed information.

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Large Appliance Repair
Chimney Sweeping
Carbon Monoxide Detectors
Fuel Storage Tank Testing
Furnace Maintenance / Repair

ENVIRONMENTAL REGULATORY SERVICES | DUTCHESS COUNTY DEPARTMENT OF BEHAVIORAL AND COMMUNITY HEALTH

DBCH conducts inspections, monitors, and approves permits for public facilities including children's camps, food service facilities, swimming pools, sewage collection/ disposal and treatment. Investigates food borne illnesses, sewage failures, animal infestations, and animal bites. Provides technical assistance for chemical spills or other hazardous waste. Also does compliance checks on tobacco retails to enforce state and local clean air regulations.

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Air Pollution Control
Environmental Hazards Information
Water Quality Assurance
Restaurant / Food Sanitation
Hazardous Materials Control
Food Complaints
Public Facility Health Inspection
Pest Identification
Restaurant Complaints

COMMUNITY SANITATION | ONONDAGA COUNTY HEALTH DEPARTMENT

Provides public health services in the areas of food protection, residential sanitation (including hotels and motels), and temporary facilities including schools, day care facilities, public swimming pools, campgrounds, and tanning facilities.

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Food Poisoning Investigation
Food Handling Permits
Food Safety Education
Restaurant/Food Sanitation
Public Facility Health Inspection
Pool Sanitation
Home Sanitation Enforcement
Food Complaints
Food Safety Warnings

PUBLIC HEALTH SANITARIAN PROGRAM | ST. LAWRENCE COUNTY PUBLIC HEALTH DEPARTMENT

Conducts investigations of public health nuisance complaints and submits written reports to Health and Code Enforcement Officers. Provides technical assistance to county residents in regard to their private water supply and sewage disposal systems. Collects water samples and conducts sewage system evaluations, for a fee, upon request.

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Public Facility Health Inspection
Health Spa Complaints
Home Sanitation Enforcement
Outpatient Clinic Complaints
Tap Water Testing
Food Poisoning Investigation
Pool Sanitation
Water Quality Monitoring
Food Complaints
Restaurant/Food Sanitation

TOMPKINS COUNTY WHOLE HEALTH - ENVIRONMENTAL HEALTH PROGRAM | TOMPKINS COUNTY WHOLE HEALTH

public drinking waterfood served to the publicpublic swimming pools and beacheschildren's campshotels/motelscampgroundsresidential developmentson-site sewage systems (septic tanks and holding tanks)mass gatheringsmobile home parksby requiring construction and operating permits and carrying out site investigations.Investigates public health nuisances such as:*chemical exposures*childhood lead poisoning*tobacco smoking complaints*indoor air problems*threatening or strangely acting wild animals: call for a list of licensed nuisance wildlife control persons (trappers) who will remove the animal at the property owner's expense.*wild animal bites: if the wild animal is suspected of being rabid, call 607-274-6688, 24 hours a day.Rabies: vaccination clinics at different locations throughout the year for dogs, cats and ferrets. Click here for details on upcoming clinics http://www.tompkinscountyny.gov/health/eh/rabies#clinics

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COVID-19 Control
Public Facility Health Inspection
Rabies Control
Rabies Vaccinations
Restaurant/Food Sanitation
Disease Specific Communicable Disease Control
Septic System Permits

FORT DRUM MEDDAC ENVIRONMENTAL HEALTH SERVICES | FORT DRUM MEDICAL ACTIVITY (MEDDAC)

Provides public health services in programs that respond to concerns dealing with the indoor and outdoor environment.

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Mold Analysis
Public Facility Health Inspection
Rabies Control
Tick Control
Pest Detection
Water Quality Monitoring
Food Poisoning Investigation
Restaurant/Food Sanitation
Pest Identification
Pool Sanitation
Public Health Surveillance Programs
Waste Management Information
Environmental Hazards Information
Environmental Hazards Reporting

DISEASE PREVENTION AND EDUCATION - BCHD | BROOME COUNTY HEALTH DEPARTMENT

Investigates diseases and outbreaks that are reported to the New York State Department of Health. If the communicable disease nurse calls, the information obtained is kept confidential and is used to protect people from getting a contagious disease.

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Public Health Advisories
Public Health Emergency Bulletins
Communicable Disease Test Results Reporting

ENVIRONMENTAL HEALTH ASSESSMENT | ONONDAGA COUNTY HEALTH DEPARTMENT

Provides public health services in programs that respond to concerns dealing with the indoor and outdoor environment.

Adolescent Tobacco Use Prevention Act:
. Tobacco retailer compliance checks to ensure that they are not
selling to minors
. Enforcement of the self-service display ban (includes vending machines)

Environmental Exposure Response
. Toxic and hazardous substance site surveillance
. Hazardous spill response
. Environmental radiation investigations

Waste-to-Energy Facility Monitoring
. Sampling of soils at sites associated with the Waste to Energy Facility
. Testing of soils and ash for metals and organics
. Review of stack testing reports and compliance reports

Indoor Air
. Indoor air complaint investigations
. Mold, asbestos, odors, general indoor air quality

New York State Clean Indoor Air Act
. New York State Clean Indoor Air Act enforcement (smoking in public
buildings and work places)
. Smoking in restaurants and bars is regulated by the Food Protection program

Radon
. Radon surveillance and investigations
. Information on testing homes for radon
. List of state certified radon mitigation contractors

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Tobacco Use Education/Prevention
Radon Information
Smoking Regulation
Hazardous Waste Site Cleanup
Automobile Emissions Control
Industrial Pollution Control
Mold Pollution Information
Tap Water Information
Oil Spill Cleanup
Air Pollution Control/Fuel Efficiency Incentives Programs
Climate Change Prevention Programs
Soil Contaminant Testing
Water Quality Information/Reporting
Asbestos Information
Hazardous Spill Cleanup

ROCHESTER HEALTHY HOMES PARTNERSHIP | ROCHESTER HEALTHY HOMES PARTNERSHIP

* Maintains a website that allows individuals to take virtual tours of homes highlighting common home environmental health hazards (lead, indoor air quality/mold, asthma triggers, pests, safety/injury prevention). * Provides information to the public on how to address home environmental health issues through connection to professional resources and steps that can be taken by homeowners/tenants. * Maintains an online list of resource agencies and programs that provide information and assistance to address home environmental health hazards.

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Mold Pollution Information
Pest Information
Indoor Air Pollution Information
Lead Information
Household Hazardous Materials Information

OSWEGO COUNTY DEPARTMENT OF SOLID WASTE | OSWEGO COUNTY GOVERNMENT

Provides Oswego County residents, businesses, industries, and institutions a program for the disposal and recycling of solid waste, including management of a sanitary landfill, an Energy Recovery Facility, five transfer stations, recycling centers, and compost areas. Provides solid waste and recycling management information in Oswego County.

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Radioactive Waste Disposal
Medication Disposal
Hazardous Waste Control
Medical Waste Disposal
Environmental Hazards Information
Waste Management Information
Sharps Disposal Programs
Agricultural Waste Management
Refuse Disposal Facilities
Recycling
Dredged Materials Disposal

PUBLIC HEALTH EDUCATION | OSWEGO COUNTY HEALTH DEPARTMENT

Provides educational programs to the public (schools, churches, civic groups, organizations, work sites) on a variety of health topics such as playground, sun, and traffic safety, poison control, and emergency preparedness.
Offers a six week Healthy Living Workshop for individuals living with, or caring for someone with, a chronic disease.

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Workshops/Symposiums
General Safety Education
Disaster Preparedness Information
Oral Health Education/Information
Pest Information
General Health Education Programs
Chronic Disease Self Management Programs
Disease/Disability Information
General Sexuality/Reproductive Health Education

OSWEGO COUNTY DEPARTMENT OF SOLID WASTE | OSWEGO COUNTY GOVERNMENT

Provides Oswego County residents, businesses, industries, and institutions a program for the disposal and recycling of solid waste, including management of a sanitary landfill, an Energy Recovery Facility, five transfer stations, recycling centers, and compost areas. Provides solid waste and recycling management information in Oswego County.

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Radioactive Waste Disposal
Medication Disposal
Hazardous Waste Control
Medical Waste Disposal
Environmental Hazards Information
Waste Management Information
Sharps Disposal Programs
Agricultural Waste Management
Refuse Disposal Facilities
Recycling
Dredged Materials Disposal

ENVIRONMENTAL CONSERVATION - NYS DEC REGION 7 | NEW YORK STATE ENVIRONMENTAL CONSERVATION DEPARTMENT

Provides services of environmental quality, oil spills, air quality, hazardous waste operations, solid waste, flood control, and forestry. Client referred to appropriate office if necessary.To report nuisance wildlife or animals injured or distressed, call 607-753-3095 x 247.

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Volunteer Recruitment/Placement
Disaster Preparedness/Mitigation Volunteer Opportunities
Water Resources Conservation
Watershed Conservation
Hazardous Waste Site Cleanup
Wildlife Rescue/Relocation
Ecosystem Management
Land Conservation
Conservation Service Volunteer Programs

ENVIRONMENTAL HEALTH SERVICES PROGRAM | MONROE COUNTY DEPARTMENT OF PUBLIC HEALTH

* Preserves and protects the public from diseases, environmental hazards, and health risks through direct services, enforcement of health codes and medical policies.* Monitoring, processing, and investigation of complaints regarding; Air pollution Chemical spills Food protection Lead poisoning screening/Lead Poisoning Prevention Program Public water systems* Provides information on the handling, abatement, and management of asbestos.

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General Health Education Programs
Air Pollution Control
Food Poisoning Investigation
Restaurant/Food Sanitation
Water Quality Assurance
Asbestos Information

OSWEGO COUNTY DEPARTMENT OF SOLID WASTE | OSWEGO COUNTY GOVERNMENT

Provides Oswego County residents, businesses, industries, and institutions a program for the disposal and recycling of solid waste, including management of a sanitary landfill, an Energy Recovery Facility, five transfer stations, recycling centers, and compost areas. Provides solid waste and recycling management information in Oswego County.

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Radioactive Waste Disposal
Medication Disposal
Hazardous Waste Control
Medical Waste Disposal
Environmental Hazards Information
Waste Management Information
Sharps Disposal Programs
Agricultural Waste Management
Refuse Disposal Facilities
Recycling
Dredged Materials Disposal

ENVIRONMENTAL CONSERVATION - NYS DEC REGION 4 | NEW YORK STATE ENVIRONMENTAL CONSERVATION DEPARTMENT

Provides services of environmental quality, oil spills, air quality, hazardous waste, operations, solid waste, flood control, and forestry. Client referred to appropriate office if necessary.

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Water Resources Conservation
Volunteer Recruitment/Placement
Hazardous Waste Site Cleanup
Watershed Conservation
Disaster Preparedness/Mitigation Volunteer Opportunities
Conservation Service Volunteer Programs
Land Conservation
Ecosystem Management

AGRICULTURE & NATURAL RESOURCES - CCE TIOGA | CORNELL COOPERATIVE EXTENSION - TIOGA

Provides technical support to area farmers and general support for agriculture.

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Gardening/Landscaping Instruction
Home Gardening Assistance/Supplies
Farm/Ranch Management Support
Pest Information
Ecosystem Management

FULTON COUNTY DEPARTMENT OF SOLID WASTE | FULTON COUNTY GOVERNMENT

Provides Fulton County residents, businesses, industries, and institutions solid waste and recycling management information and a program for disposal and recycling of solid waste, including management of a sanitary landfill, transfer stations, recycling centers, and compost areas.

Transfer Stations

Berkshire Station
876 East Fulton Street, Johnstown
Monday, Tuesday, Thursday, and Friday, 7 AM - 3 PM; Wednesday, 9 AM - 5 PM; Saturday, 7 AM - 12 Noon
Serves Towns of Bleecker and Johnstown, and Town and Village of Mayfield

Broadalbin Station
221 Union Mills Road, Broadalbin
Monday and Friday, 8 AM - 3 PM; Tuesday - Thursday, 12 Noon - 7 PM; Saturday, 8 AM - 1 PM
Serves Town and Village of Broadalbin

Caroga Station
221 Everson Road, Caroga Lake
Winter hours: Monday and Saturday, 8 AM - 12 Noon; Wednesday, 12 Noon - 4 PM
Summer hours: Monday and Friday, 8 AM - 4 PM; Wednesday, 4 PM - 8 PM; Saturday, 8 AM - 12 Noon
Serves Town of Caroga

Ephratah Station
5225 State Route 29, St. Johnsville
Monday and Thursday, 10 AM - 6 PM; Saturday, 8 AM - 4 PM
Serves Town of Ephratah


Landfill Transfer Station
847 Mud Road, Johnstown
Monday - Friday, 7:15 AM - 3 PM; Saturday, 7:15 AM - 11:30 PM
Serves Cities of Gloversville and Johnstown, and Town of Johnstown

Northampton Station
326 County Road 113, Northville
Winter hours: Monday and Tuesday, 8 AM - 4 PM; Saturday, 8 AM - 1 PM
Summer hours: Monday, Tuesday, and Friday, 8 AM - 4 PM; Saturday, 8 AM - 1 PM
Serves Town of Caroga

Oppenheim Station
122 State Route 331 St. Johnsville
Tuesday and Thursday, 10 AM - 6 PM; Saturday, 8 AM - 4 PM
Serves Town of Oppenheim

Stratford Station
113 County Highway 104, Stratford
Winter hours: Tuesday, 5 PM - 8 PM; Thursday, 3 PM - 6 PM; Saturday, 8 AM - 4 PM
Summer hours: Tuesday, 5 PM - 8 PM; Thursday, 3 PM - 6 PM; Saturday, 8 AM - 4 PM
Serves Town of Stratford






What's Here

Hazardous Waste Site Information
Medical Waste Disposal
Agricultural Waste Management
Recycling
Waste Management Information
Medication Disposal
Refuse Disposal Facilities
Sharps Disposal Programs
Radioactive Waste Disposal
Dredged Materials Disposal

ASBESTOS ABATEMENT/MANAGEMENT OMBUDSMAN | UNITED STATES ENVIRONMENTAL PROTECTION AGENCY

* Provides information to the public, including individual citizens and community services, about the handling, abatement, and management of asbestos in schools, the work place, and the home.

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Asbestos Information

NATIONAL DIABETES PREVENTION PROGRAM | CAYUGA COMMUNITY HEALTH NETWORK

* Provides in-home assessments and interventions for asthma, tobacco cessation, indoor air quality, lead, fire safety, and other environmental health hazards.* Provides programs designed for individuals who are pre-diabetic.* Offers education and information about many variables that contribute to diabetes prevention including but not limited to: nutrition exercise stress management other lifestyle variables

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Indoor Air Pollution Information
Household Hazardous Materials Information
Tobacco Use Education/Prevention
Comprehensive Indoor Air Pollution Testing
Lead Information
Lead Testing
Fire Safety Inspections

BUREAU OF PREVENTIVE SERVICES | SUFFOLK COUNTY DEPARTMENT OF HEALTH SERVICES - PUBLIC HEALTH

Rapidly identifies and isolates a rabid animal and prevent further transmission to humans or other animals. In addition the Bureau helps to prevent the spread of arthropod-borne diseases including viral encephalitis, malaria, and tick-borne diseases including, Rocky Mountain Spotted Fever, Babesiosis, Ehrlichiosis, Lyme disease and Tularemia. Surveillance is conducted to determine the presence of various species and prevalence of these pathogens in our arthropod population and investigate health threats of arthropod-borne diseases to Suffolk County residents. In addition the Division of Vector Control will alert residents when Pesticide Application will be performed at various locations. Call for more detailed information.

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Tick Control
Rabies Control
Lyme Disease Testing
Disease Specific Communicable Disease Control
Mosquito Control
West Nile Virus Control
Meningitis Control

HORTICULTURE HOTLINE AND DIAGNOSTIC LAB | CORNELL COOPERATIVE EXTENSION PUTNAM COUNTY

Provides a gardening hotline for anyone who needs help with any gardening-related questions, or horticultural-related issues. Also offers a diagnostic lab if individuals want to get plants, weed, insects, etc identified, and soil analysis. Educational and training workshops are also available on gardening, pesticides, insects, etc.

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Workshops / Symposiums
Pest Identification
Community Gardening