Environmental Health

Functions 

Environmental Health specialists conduct routine inspections, complaint investigations, and training related to retail food service, schools, and child care facilities.

Staff specialists also issue permits and conduct inspections for on-site wastewater treatment systems and provide lab services for testing well water supplies.

Routt County operates air quality monitoring equipment to track air quality conditions.

Other important program activities include the operation and administration of community wastewater facilities in Milner and community water supply and wastewater treatment facilities in Phippsburg.

Staff plays an active role in providing recycling opportunities in cooperation with Yampa Valley Recycles and work with other community nonprofit organizations such as the Yampa Valley Sustainability Council to promote sustainable practices in the Yampa Valley.

Hot Topics

• Food Safety Information
• Climate Action Plan Final for the County
• Activity Guidelines while smoke is in the air
• Childcare Illness Information

​Resources

• Food Recovery Network At Work In Routt County
• Community Of Phippsburg Water & Sanitation System Rules And Regulations
• Community Of Milner Sanitation System Rules And Regulations
• Phippsburg 2017 Consumer Confidence Report