Welcome to Environmental HealthEnvironmental Health Services helps to protect the health of the citizens of Monongalia County by regulating the food, water, land, and public spaces of Monongalia County.
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How to Find UsThe Health Department is located at 453 Van Voorhis Rd. We are across from the United Bank and next to the fire station. Environmental Health is on the upper level.
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Upcoming Training Classes at the Health Department:
Certified Pool Operator Class: TBD
Food Protection Manager's Class: October 15 & 16, 2019 - 9:00 AM to 4:30 PM each day
PIC Training Class: September 17, 2019 9:00 AM - 3:00 PM
Food Handler's Classes: September 10, 2019 - 10:00 AM, 2:00 PM. September 24, 3:30 pm only
Food Protection Manager's Class: October 15 & 16, 2019 - 9:00 AM to 4:30 PM each day
PIC Training Class: September 17, 2019 9:00 AM - 3:00 PM
Food Handler's Classes: September 10, 2019 - 10:00 AM, 2:00 PM. September 24, 3:30 pm only
Online Classes Available:
Environmental Health News
Controlling Mosquitoes
Spring is here! Spring is usually the time for outdoor activities and vacations, but it's also the time of year for mosquitoes to start appearing.
The best way to control mosquitoes is by controlling standing water. Mosquitoes need standing water to breed, so by removing sources of standing water you can help remove mosquitoes. As you can see from the pictures below, mosquitoes don't need much water. A pot, a birdbath, even a leftover plastic cup will do.
Since mosquitoes won't breed in water that is moving, if you have a pond, fountain, or other water feature in your yard, you can keep mosquitoes out by keeping the water moving with a circulation pump.
The best way to control mosquitoes is by controlling standing water. Mosquitoes need standing water to breed, so by removing sources of standing water you can help remove mosquitoes. As you can see from the pictures below, mosquitoes don't need much water. A pot, a birdbath, even a leftover plastic cup will do.
Since mosquitoes won't breed in water that is moving, if you have a pond, fountain, or other water feature in your yard, you can keep mosquitoes out by keeping the water moving with a circulation pump.
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Do you know the radon level in your house?
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Radon is a naturally occurring colorless and odorless gas that results from the decay of uranium deep underground. Depending on the structure of your house, and the bedrock under your house, radon can find it's way into your home.
Radon is a radioactive gas and can cause cancer at high levels (above 4 pCi/L.) In fact, according to the EPA, radon is the #1 cause of cancer among non-smokers. Click here to schedule a radon test. https://www.epa.gov/radon/national-radon-action-month-consumer-information |
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