Maricopa County Environmental Services provides essential, regional environmental services
seeking to prevent and remove environmental health risks. The Department’s Environmental Health Specialists
and Field Technicians are in the community every day making sure that among other things, food in all the
eating and drinking establishments in the County is protected from contamination, that water supplies
throughout the County are safe to drink, and that vector borne health illnesses and risks are minimized.
It is our belief that with continued support, future generations will reap the benefits of today’s actions.
The Environmental Services Department consists of four divisions:
Business Operations Division handles financial
transactions for the department, including, issuance of permits, fee collection and receipt tracking.
Additionaly we receive and complete Public Records Requests.
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Environmental Health Division issues permits to and inspects
food establishments, public accommodations, school grounds and pet shops, as well as public and semi-public
swimming pools. Our Plan Review department reviews and approves plans for all of the above mentioned
establishments except for the swimming pools and mobile home parks. Our food service worker program provides
food service worker training and testing. We also respond to citizens complaints on certain public health issues.
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Water & Waste Management Division protects the
health and safety of Maricopa County citizens and the environment through regulation of water supply,
wastewater disposal and reuse, waste collection and transport, and related activities. Our work is
authorized by the Maricopa County Health Code and the Arizona Administrative Code, as delegated to the
County by agreement with the State of Arizona.
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Vector Control Division investigates citizen complaints
dealing with mosquitoes, flies and non-native rodents. We also enforce and ensure compliance of the Maricopa
County Environmental Health Code.
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