Environmental Health

GENERAL INFORMATION
The Environmental Health Division provides services designed to assure a safe and healthy environment to all county residents. We are an aspect of public health that focuses on the relationship between the environment and human health, and minimizes the public’s exposure to environmental hazards.

We have professional staff Sanitarians that are specialized in specific program areas such as wells, septic systems, food and vending inspections, site reviews, and permit issuances.

WATER QUALITY HOTLINE
The St. Clair County Health Department provides a 24-hour anonymous hotline for current beach closings, to report failing septic systems and illegal dumping, or for water quality concerns. Call (810) 987-7253 or (877) 504-SWIM to report a problem. Your name and information will be kept confidential.