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About the Environmental Health Program
The Peoria City/County Environmental Health Program strives to protect public health through programs specifically designed to promote healthy environmental conditions and reduce risks associated with communicable disease. Our goals are to preserve and protect environmental health via surveillance, education, enforcement, and prevention of environmental hazards that can adversely affect human health.
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Codes
Check out the codes that apply toward environmental health in Peoria County.
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Food-Borne Illnesses
The Environmental Health Division enforces food protection by investigating food-borne illnesses and other complaints after a problem has occurred.
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Flooding
View information about flooding in Peoria County.
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Food Establishment Inspections
The food safety inspection system follows best practices in food safety and falls in line with national standards, creating more uniformity in inspections.
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Food Safety
Food safety is achieved through a combination of licensing food establishments, education, and risk assessment. Risk assessment is done yearly by a sanitarian to determine how often a food services establishment is inspected.
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Forms
Access various forms regarding Environmental Health.
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Frequently Asked Questions
Check out frequently asked questions from the Environmental Health Division.
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Lead Hazard Removal Program
Peoria County has one of the highest lead poisoning rates in the State of Illinois. Exposure to lead paint can have many harmful effects to pregnant women and to children. Lead paint can be found in older homes on windows, siding, and doors.
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Onsite Wastewater Treatment Systems
Review information for taking care of your onsite wastewater treatment system.
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Pests & Nuisances
Review health information regarding various pests and nuisances.
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Radon
Learn about radon gas and testing kits.
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Wells
Read about testing wells and what to do with abandoned wells.