Riverside County Department of Environmental Health is a full-service department that is dedicated to protecting the health of people and the environment in Riverside County. To learn more about programs that the Department oversees please visit the Our Services page.
Latest News
Summer is here! Are you doing your part in mosquito abatement around your neighborhood? Here are some simple steps for you to reduce mosquitoes in your yard.
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FDA Advises Consumers to Avoid Food Products Prepared with Liquid Nitrogen at the Point of Sale
The FDA has released a warning of the potential for serious injury from food products prepared by adding liquid nitrogen at the point of sale and immediately before consumption. These products are often marketed under the names "Dragon’s Breath," "Heaven’s Breath," "nitro puff" and other similar names. Liquid nitrogen, although non-toxic, can cause severe damage to skin and internal organs if mishandled or accidentally ingested due to the extremely low temperatures it can maintain. Please see FDA's Advisory regarding this potential for injury.
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Backflow Tester's Exam
Our September Hands On Backflow Exam is now FULL! The next exam will be given on December 12, 2018. Click here for more information on the Backflow Prevention Program. |
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Health Officials Warn Riverside County Residents of Dangers of Ash
Riverside County health officials are urging residents to take precautions as they clean up the ash that has fallen on their cars, homes, and driveways as a result of the Holy Fire. Click here for more details.
Oficiales de Salud en el Condado de Riverside urgen a residentes que tomen precaución mientras limpien la ceniza quizás habrá caído en sus coches, casas y entrada de coches como resultado del Incendio Holy. Haga clic aquí para más detalles
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Swimming Pools Impacted by Smoke and Ash
During brush fires, smoke and ash may travel for miles and effect your pool clarity and sanitation. Click here for steps to take to clean your pool if it has been effected by ash or smoke.
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Food Safety During Power Outages
If you have been affected by a power outage due to a fire, here is information to assist you in handling your food safely. For retail food facilities, click here. For home food safety, click here.
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CBD Not Approved in Food or Drinks
Click here for information from the California Department of Public Health on Industrial Hemp and Cannabidiol (CBD) in Food Products
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PARTIALLY HYDROGENATED OILS
The federal Food and Drug Administration (FDA) has released its final determination that partially hydrogenated oils are not Generally Recognized as Safe and no longer allowed in any food beginning June 18, 2018. Foods currently in commerce containing trans fats can still be used. Retail food facilities should contact their distributor to verify food products do not contain trans fats before purchasing. Please defer to this notice and the FDA for more guidance, or contact your Environmental Health Specialist with questions or concerns.
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COUNTY ENVIRONMENTAL HEALTH EARNS NATIONAL AWARDS
Environmental Health officials have earned two national awards for their efforts to educate residents about food safety, swimming pools safety and mosquito-borne diseases, and for developing an online system that helps businesses file hazardous-materials plans online. Click here to view full press release.
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MENU NUTRITIONAL LABELING REQUIREMENTS
Americans consume about a third of their daily calories away from home. In an effort to help consumers make informed choices, California has adopted federal menu labeling requirements which go into effect May 7, 2018. Click here for more information. |
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Hazardous Materials Business Plan (Disclosure Program) Informational Videos
Are you a new business that handles hazardous materials and needs help understanding the disclosure program?
If this is you, click on a topic below.
Part I: Are you a handler of hazardous materials?
Part II: Chemical Identification
Part III: EHS & SDS
Part IV: Business Plan Requirements
Part V: Common Violations |
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Risk Management Plan- Document Review
To view the most recent submitted Risk Management Plans and information on how to provide public comment, click by date:
8/15/2018
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RIVERSIDE COUNTY HAZARDOUS MATERIALS BRANCH EARNS DISTINGUISHED STATEWIDE AWARD
An alliance of agencies that protects Californians from hazardous waste has named Riverside County’s Hazardous Materials Branch as its outstanding agency for 2018. Click here to view full press release.
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CERS SUBMITTAL 2018
REMINDER NOTICE
Starting January 1, 2018, all California regulated businesses must use the new Federal Hazard Categories to prepare the Hazardous Materials Inventory submittal in CERS, and must complete the submittal by December 31st or their annual submission deadline - whichever is first.
Further information is available online:
http://cers.calepa.ca.gov/
Background Cal EPA
Business Guidance Announcement
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New Testing Times for Backflow Written Exam
We now offer our backflow written exam, Monday through Friday, in our downtown Riverside office located at 3880 Lemon St., Suite 200.
Testing times are 8:30am or 1:30pm. Please visit our Water Program page for more information.
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Commercial Cannabis is Prohibited in Riverside County
Currently cannabis businesses, including cultivation, are illegal in the unincorporated areas of Riverside County. The County is investigating potential cannabis regulations. Please visit the Cannabis webpage to learn more.
For cities which allow cannabis businesses, a permit with Riverside County Department of Environmental Health may be required. Click here for more information or email us with your questions.
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Submit Your Construction Plans Online
The Department of Environmental Health will accept electronic plan submittals for food, mobile food and pool facilities. Click here for more details.
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Business Plan Updates Are Due Annually
If your facility stores hazardous materials above threshold quantities, then you are required to submit a new Business Plan in CERS on a annual basis. Please click here to submit an updated plan. |
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Food Donation
Any food facility may donate food to a food bank or another non-profit charitable organization for distribution to persons free of charge. Click here for more information.
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