Environmental Health

Drinking Water Information
	Monitor public water systems that experience temporary water quality problems including bacteria in the water, muddiness (turbidity), or unacceptable chemical or dissolved metal concentrations in the drinking water. See Drinking Water page.
Food Safety Information (including when there is a power outage)
	Licensing and inspecting restaurants, mobile units, temporary events, schools, day cares and other establishments where the public's food is prepared and served. See Food Safety page.
Food Handler Information
	Food handler training to thousands of Lincoln County food-handlers (3 year card issued). See Food Handler page and       Food Handler Book.
Recreational Facilities Information
	Licensing and inspecting Traveler's accommodations (hotels, bed and breakfasts), recreation parks (RV parks, campgrounds), organizational camps and pools/spas. See Recreational Facilities page.
Solid Waste Administration
	Provide solid waste code (complaint) enforcement in areas outside of cities, and solid waste code administration on behalf of Lincoln County. See Solid Waste Administration page.
West Nile Virus Information
	West Nile is a public health concern. We expect limited exposure in Lincoln County, yet people need to take steps for protection. See West Nile Virus page.

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Services provided by licensed sanitarians (R.S.)

1. License and inspect public facilities that must be regulated to help prevent communicable diseases and safety hazards. These public facilities include:

   	Restaurants, taverns, temporary food booths, mobile food units (including push carts), school food service programs, and sites for elderly nutrition and meal sites for the needy where food is free.
   	Public swimming pools and spas including those operated by hotels and motels and cities.
   	Hotels and motels
   	R.V. parks, and organizational camps.
   	Day care facilities, the Angell Job Corps, and various other facilities that require inspection by state or federal government.