Environmental Health Hazards
Our natural and man-made surroundings affect individual and community health. The Public Health Division works with other organizations and regulatory authorities to protect the public against environmental hazards. This is done by assessing and controlling factors in the environment that may impact health.
Public Health Nuisance
Minnesota Statute 145A defines a “public health nuisance” as any activity or failure to act that adversely affects the health of the public. Local Public Health is the designated authority to order the abatement of the threat.
Public health professionals provide education, investigation, and follow-up for public health nuisance complaints.
Food Safety and Water Quality
The Minnesota Department of Agriculture (MDA) and the Minnesota Department of Health (MDH) regulate food systems and food establishments in St. Louis County.
Food, Pools and Lodging
Commercial, manufactured, and retail food systems
Food Safety Information
Report a foodborne or waterborne illness, or find out more about foodborne illnesses
MDH Drinking Water Protection program
Lake Superior Beach Monitoring program
Other Linked Services Include:
Lead : Lead Poisoning Prevention
Asbestos: Mesothelioma
Mold: Mold
Radon: Radon