Provides a wide variety of services essential to the health and well-being of all Genesee County Residents. Service areas include public water supply protection, community sanitation and food protection, private water and sewage disposal systems, realty subdivision plan review, public health nuisances, residential lead investigations, chemical emergencies, rabies investigations, and enforcement of both the Adolescent Tobacco Use and Prevention Act (ATUPA) and the NYS Clean Indoor Air Act (CIAA). The Environmental Health division also operates multiple anti-rabies immunization clinics annually to administer vaccines to domestic animals, including cats, dogs, and ferrets, in order to reduce the spread of the potentially life threatening disease.

* Monitors community water systems, non-community water supplies, distribution. Oversees water emergencies, conducts inspections and evaluations. Monitors operator qualifications.* Permits facilities, conducts food operator training, inspects food establishments including temporary facilities and vending machines.* Regulates residential and recreational sanitation. Regulates sewage disposal, new and existing.* Operates programs for rabies control. Investigates all animal bites, arranges treatment for people bitten by animals.* Enforces the Clean Indoor Air Act.

* Monitors community water systems, non-community water supplies, distribution. Oversees water emergencies, conducts inspections and evaluations. Monitors operator qualifications.* Permits facilities, conducts food operator training, inspects food establishments including temporary facilities and vending machines.* Regulates residential and recreational sanitation. Regulates sewage disposal, new and existing.* Operates programs for rabies control. Investigates all animal bites, arranges treatment for people bitten by animals.* Enforces the Clean Indoor Air Act.

* Administers public health services. * Provides information and referrals to the following services: Inspection of public services. Management of air and water quality. Dog control, rabies information, animal bites. Rodent/garbage complaints. Free rabies vaccinations for dog, cat, and ferret owners in Livingston County. COVID-19 information, assessment for testing, and vaccines.

Performs annual inspection and testing of all scales, gas pumps and other weighing or measuring devices used for retail services. Investigates consumer complaints related to improper weighing or measuring.

Conducts property transfer surveys which includes bacteriological water analysis and testing of on-site waste water treatment systems. Regulates all public water supplies as defined by Part 5 of the NYS Sanitary Code. Oversees cooling tower registry and reviews water testing results. Investigates special issues including rabies, radon, nuisance complaints, smoking in public, emergencies related to Public Health, West Nile Virus/Eastern Equine Encephalitis, mosquito vector surveillance, and control measures as warranted. Provides free rabies clinics for dogs, cats and domesticated ferrets in various locations throughout the year. Call or go online to find locations and register. Responsible for food service establishment permitting, education, and inspection. Oversees permitting and enforces the NYS Sanitary Code for Bathing Beaches, Children Camps, Swimming Pools, Temporary Residences, Tanning Salons, and Tattoo and Piercing Parlors. Investigates and oversees the abatement of lead-based paint hazards in dwellings where children under 6 years of age resides.

Erie County's ATUPA (Adolescent Tobacco Use Prevention Act) Program is part of a comprehensive state wide enforcement program designed to reduce the prevalence of tobacco use, and to attempt to prevent tobacco access to youth less than 18 years of age. The program coordinator maintains an up to date listing of registered and unregistered tobacco retail dealers and vendors (including cigarette vending machines) within the County. All facilities are visited yearly by program personnel to verify that they are properly registered with the New York State Department of Taxation and Finance to sell tobacco products; that proper signage regarding the sale of tobacco products to minors is conspicuously posted; and that tobacco products are properly and safely stored to prevent access to unauthorized individuals. Additionally, at least one compliance check per year with underage youth is done at each facility where tobacco products are available for sale, to verify that such products are not being sold to minors.

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.

Public Health Sanitarians inspect for health hazards and advise on preventive measures to maintain a healthy environment. Environmental health services include inspection of residential sites, schools, restaurants and other businesses involved with food, children's camps, swimming pools, beaches, septic systems, hotels/motels, rooming houses, campsites, mobile home parks, day care centers, and tattoo parlors. Enforces smoking restrictions and advises on animal bites. Visit the GOHealthNY Facebook, Twitter, or Instagram page for news and information.

The Cornell Cooperative Extension links the research from Cornell University and applies it to maximize New York State's agricultural and natural resources. It also provides programming, services, and information regarding sustainability, nutrition, food safety, obesity prevention, and youth development/education (through the 4-H program). It is committed to contribute to NYS communities and empower their futures. This organization provides services across five sectors: Agriculture, Community, Environment, Nutrition, and Youth/Families.

Provides information to help anyone who wants to quit smoking, along with smoking ordinances and the law.

Responsible for maintaining safe clean air by permit review, source inspections, complaint investigations, and sampling.

Performs annual inspection and testing of all scales, gas pumps and other weighing or measuring devices used for retail services. Investigates consumer complaints related to improper weighing or measuring.

TCCPI is a climate action and clean energy coalition made up of community leaders and activists from the education, business, local government, and nonprofit sectors. It has three main goals:1. Collaboration to achieve significant reductions in greenhouse gas emissions in Tompkins County and the City of Ithaca.2. Creation of a peer-to-peer mentoring network that provides mutual support among the participants in addressing the problems and challenges involved in meeting the climate goals of the County and City.3. Support development of the tools necessary for the community to monitor its progress through effective data collection and analysis, thus promoting transparency and accountability.

Provides education on environmental-related issues, such as ecosystems, conservation, pollution, drinking water concerns, fertilizers, landscaping, population growth's impact, etc. through outreach and online formats.

Enforces Article 13-F of the NYS Public Health Law, also known as the Adolescent Tobacco-Use Prevention Act (ATUPA). ATUPA was created to help prevent the sale of tobacco products and accessories to anyone under the age of 21. Tobacco products include cigarettes, cigars, bidis, chewing tobacco and powdered tobacco, rolling papers, smoking paraphernalia, or any other tobacco products. ATUPA has been amended to also prohibit the sale of vapor products, including electronic cigarettes and liquid nicotine, to anyone under the age of 21. ATUPA also bans all flavors of vapor products, with the exception of tobacco flavor. To file a complaint or report a retailer that is selling to anyone under the age of 21 or is selling flavors illegally, please contact the ATUPA Bureau.

Provides information to help anyone who wants to quit smoking, along with smoking ordinances and the law.

Enforces Article 13-F of the NYS Public Health Law, also known as the Adolescent Tobacco-Use Prevention Act (ATUPA). ATUPA was created to help prevent the sale of tobacco products and accessories to anyone under the age of 21. Tobacco products include cigarettes, cigars, bidis, chewing tobacco and powdered tobacco, rolling papers, smoking paraphernalia, or any other tobacco products. ATUPA has been amended to also prohibit the sale of vapor products, including electronic cigarettes and liquid nicotine, to anyone under the age of 21. ATUPA also bans all flavors of vapor products, with the exception of tobacco flavor. To file a complaint or report a retailer that is selling to anyone under the age of 21 or is selling flavors illegally, please contact our ATUPA Bureau at 516-227-9617.

Provides information to help anyone who wants to quit smoking, along with smoking ordinances and the law.

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.

Provides information to help anyone who wants to quit smoking, along with smoking ordinances and the law.

Offers information on recycling of different materials, such as used car oil and batteries, etc.

Provides an opportunity for college, high and mid school students to learn about, promote and advocate the legislation and public policy regarding the selling, marketing, and the negative impact of tobacco.

* 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.