The Environmental Health Division, governed by the County of Ventura in California, protects the public health and environment by ensuring conformance with state laws and county ordinances. It offers food protection, hazardous material, individual sewage disposal system, land use, medical waste, ocean water quality monitoring and recreational health programs. The division conducts routine inspections and investigations. The Environmental Health Division also organizes workshops and seminars. It interacts with various federal, state, regional and local government agencies associated with environmental health programs. The division serves residents and visitors during several emergencies, such as earthquakes, fires, floods, hazardous materials incidents, sewage spills and the outbreaks of diseases.
Mission Statement: To provide superior public service and support so that all residents have the opportunity to improve their quality of life while enjoying the benefits of a safe, healthy, and vibrant community.
Ventura County Public Works provides for citizens of Ventura County in California a variety of public works services, including planning, construction and maintenance of roads, water and sanitation systems and flood control structures. The agency also provides services such as public transit, solid waste management, recycling and water resource protection. It comprises a number of departments, including environmental and energy resources, transportation, engineering services, water resources and sanitation and water services. In addition to its primary departments, Ventura County Public Works also offers real estate services, a watershed protection district, geographic information and a groundwater management division for the Fox Canyon area. Ventura County Public Works is based in Ventura, Calif.
