http://rivcoeh.org/poultry-ranch-inspections
Poultry Ranch Inspections The maintenance of sanitary conditions on poultry ranches is essential in the control of synanthropic flies, mosquitoes, and commensal rodents. To ensure sanitary conditions and compliance with state and local requirements, bimonthly inspections are conducted on poultry ranches located in the western portion of Riverside County. Many aspects of ranch management are…
http://rivcoeh.org/rodent-consultationprevention
Rodent Consultation/Prevention The State Department of Health Services Vector-Borne Disease Section, actively conducts hantavirus surveillance throughout the unincorporated territory of Riverside County. Hantavirus has been detected in deer mice throughout the county and only one human cases has been reported in Riverside County thus far. Rodents and their fleas are capable of transmitting a…
http://rivcoeh.org/solid-waste-environmental-health
Solid Waste This Department operates as the Local Solid Waste Management Enforcement Agency for Riverside County and is certified by the state agency of Cal-Recycle to regulate landfills, transfer stations, composting sites and other specific solid waste activities under state laws and regulations. To initiate the permitting process of solid waste facilities, visit Cal-Recycle for instruction and…
http://rivcoeh.org/aboveground-petroleum-storage-tanks-0
Aboveground Petroleum Storage Tanks The aboveground storage of petroleum statute was adopted in 1989. Assembly Bill 1130 was enacted in 2007, which transferred the responsibility for the implementation, enforcement, and administration of aboveground petroleum storage act program to the CUPAs. The CAL FIRE-Office of the State Fire Marshal (OSFM) is responsible for ensuring the implementation of…
http://rivcoeh.org/make-smart-choice
Make the Smart Choice Roadside Vending - Make the Smart Choice The Department of Environmental Health works hard to protect the public from the unseen dangers associated with improper food handling and cross contamination. Preventing foodborne illness is our main objective. But we can’t do it alone! The “Make the Smart Choice” public education campaign was designed to increase public awareness…
http://rivcoeh.org/foodborne-illness-complaint
Foodborne Illness Foodborne Illness Complaint Submit a Foodborne Illness ComplaintThis form can be used to notify the Department of a suspected foodborne illness that you or someone you know have experienced related to a retail food facility. Please be sure to provide information required by the form and include accurate contact information if you would like a reply from our Department. Contact…
http://rivcoeh.org/biosolid-generator
Biosolid Generator This Department regulates the land application of manure and biosolids as directed by County Ordinance 830. Our staff inspect, investigate complaints within these programs. Biosolids is organic matter recycled from sewage, for use in agriculture. Riverside County accepts the land application of Class A Sewage Sludge for Agricultural Activities under County Ordinance 830. Prior…
http://rivcoeh.org/building-home-0
Building a Home Building a Home Safe drinking water and a sanitary way to dispose of wastewater are a critical part of building a home. Environmental Health oversees the installation of water wells and septic systems in Riverside County. If your local planning or building & safety department directs you to Environmental Health, you can visit our Riverside or Indio Office to start the…
http://rivcoeh.org/waste-treatment
Waste Treatment - Tiered Permitting Tiered Permitting is a term used to refer to the treatment of hazardous waste, and is generally a subset of Hazardous Waste Generation. Image Hazardous Waste Treatment (Tiered) DocumentsCertification of Financial AssuranceConditionally Authorized Process PageConditionally Exempt Process Page (Limited)Conditionally Exempt Process Page (Small Quantity Treatment)…
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