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Environmental Health Division

Counter Hours: 8:00 AM to 4:00 PM, Monday through Friday

Environmental Health Division protects public health and the environment by ensuring conformance with State laws and County ordinances pertaining to a wide variety of environmental health programs. Much of this work is accomplished by performing routine inspections and investigations; conducting workshops and seminars; and taking enforcement action when warranted. The Environmental Health Division also interacts with various federal, state, regional, and local governmental agencies associated with environmental health programs.
An equally important function of the Environmental Health Division is to provide timely advice and information to the public, businesses, and other governmental agencies.

This is especially critical when the health of Ventura County residents and visitors is threatened during emergencies such as earthquakes, fires, floods, hazardous materials incidents, sewage spills, and outbreaks of disease.

Programs & Quick Links

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Public Notices

Explore the Latest Public Notices on Solid Waste and Environmental Health in Ventura County.

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Services and Resources

Access essential services, updates, and forms, including complaints, press releases, and fee payments.

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Food Protection

Inspections, VC Safe Diner App, Permits, Food Handler Cards, & Community Event Resources—Report Illness & Stay Informed!

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Recreational Health

Pool & Spa Safety, Camp Inspections, Reporting Tools, & Resources for Healthy Recreational Environments

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Ocean Water

Quality Monitoring, Health Alerts, RWI Prevention, Beach Postings, and Sample Results—Stay Informed and Healthy!

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Hazardous Materials/CUPA

Comprehensive Hazardous Materials Management, UST/AST Safety, Waste Permitting, CalARP, and Cleanup Programs for Public Health & Environment

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Medical Waste

Ensuring Safe Disposal for Healthcare Facilities and Residents, Sharps, and Pharmaceuticals—Mitigate Risks, Stay Compliant!

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Body Art Program

The Ventura County Environmental Health Division registers, permits, and inspects body art practitioners and facilities for services like tattooing, body piercing, and permanent cosmetics.

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Septic / Wastewater Disposal

Comprehensive Guide, Permits, Inspections, OWTS Applications, Pumper Truck Compliance, and Rainfall Guidance.

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Waste Disposal / Composting

The Solid Waste Program of Ventura County ensures the safe handling and proper disposal of residential and commercial solid waste.

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Land Use

Environmental Evaluations, Water Supply, Wastewater Disposal, Hazardous Materials, Solid Waste, and One-Stop Permitting Services.

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Mosquito & Vector Control

The Vector Control Program helps in the prevention and minimization of diseases like West Nile Virus, Encephalitis, Malaria, Plague, Lyme Disease, and Hantavirus.

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Drinking Water

The Environmental Health Division certifies and regulates individual and small state water systems in Ventura County.

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Backflow Prevention

Cross Connection Control Program staff inspect water supplies to avoid contamination by pollutants through backflow prevention.

Public Notices

Solid Waste Program Notices

In compliance with Sections 21660. and 21660.1 of Title 27 of the California Code of Regulations, the Environmental Health Division acting as the Local Enforcement Agency (LEA) for solid waste facilities and operations, and the applicant (operator), are required to prepare a temporary public notice of new solid waste facility applications and proposed changes to the Report of Facility Information (RFI). View current solid waste facility applications.

California Accidental Release Prevention (CalARP) Program Notices

Pursuant to Title 19 of the California Code of Regulations, Section 2745.2, the Risk Management Plans (RMPs) listed below are available for the required 45-day Public Review and Comment period.  To view the full RMP, please call the Environmental Health Division at 805/654-2813 to schedule an appointment with someone from the Hazardous Materials Section.

Temporary Waiver of Solid Waste Facility Permit Terms - Simi Valley Landfill & Recycling Center

The Environmental Health Division (Division) as the Local Enforcement Agency (LEA) has received and approved a request for temporary waiver of solid waste facilities permit terms (Waiver) for the Simi Valley Landfill and Recycling Center (SVLRC).

The LEA is certified by the California Department of Resources Recycling and Recovery (CalRecycle), to enforce state laws and regulations at solid waste sites within the County of Ventura, including all active landfills and transfer stations. View the Temporary Waiver Document for Simi Valley Landfill.

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