COVID-19 (CORONAVIRUS) INFORMATION
General information
For the latest COVID-19 information from the CDC, click here.
For the latest information on COVID-19 in West Virginia, click here.
If your business is operating, click here to learn how to help protect the public and your employees.
For the latest COVID-19 information from the CDC, click here.
For the latest information on COVID-19 in West Virginia, click here.
If your business is operating, click here to learn how to help protect the public and your employees.
Food Establishments
Gov. Jim Justice issued an executive order, which is now in effect, formally directing all restaurants and bars in West Virginia to limit service to carry out, drive-thru, and delivery operations only. Restaurants with carry out, drive-thru, and delivery options will still be able to operate those services, even as their dining rooms are temporarily closed. Click here to view the executive order.
The West Virginia Department of Health and Human Resources Bureau for Public Health has issued guidance for food establishments that are continuing to operate. Click here to view.
Gov. Jim Justice issued an executive order, which is now in effect, formally directing all restaurants and bars in West Virginia to limit service to carry out, drive-thru, and delivery operations only. Restaurants with carry out, drive-thru, and delivery options will still be able to operate those services, even as their dining rooms are temporarily closed. Click here to view the executive order.
The West Virginia Department of Health and Human Resources Bureau for Public Health has issued guidance for food establishments that are continuing to operate. Click here to view.
All MCHD in-person food safety training classes are cancelled until further notice.
Visit our food safety training page for online options.
Visit our food safety training page for online options.
School, childcare and other public facilities
The WV DHHR Bureau for Public Health has issued guidance for administrators of schools and childcare facilities. Click here to view the information. Childcare facilities that are continuing to operate should follow this guidance: click here to view.
WV DHHR has a webpage dedicated to Coronavirus disease information for schools and universities with links to more information. Click here to visit their page.
WV DHHR has issued guidance for areas frequently occupied by the public. Click here to view. For more information, visit the WV DHHR Coronavirus web page. Click here to visit the page.
If you have questions or concerns, please call us at 304-598-5131 or post your question with our web form.
The WV DHHR Bureau for Public Health has issued guidance for administrators of schools and childcare facilities. Click here to view the information. Childcare facilities that are continuing to operate should follow this guidance: click here to view.
WV DHHR has a webpage dedicated to Coronavirus disease information for schools and universities with links to more information. Click here to visit their page.
WV DHHR has issued guidance for areas frequently occupied by the public. Click here to view. For more information, visit the WV DHHR Coronavirus web page. Click here to visit the page.
If you have questions or concerns, please call us at 304-598-5131 or post your question with our web form.
Recreation Facilities
Gov. Justice has ordered the statewide closure of all fitness centers, gymnasiums, recreation centers, and similar businesses or places where the public tends to congregate for recreation, sport or other similar leisure activities. Click here to view the executive order.
If you have questions or concerns, please call us at 304-598-5131 or use our web form.
Our website has downloadable forms available for almost every need. Please use our online permit renewal and online bill pay options. If you need assistance with our online services, call 304-598-5131.
Our website has downloadable forms available for almost every need. Please use our online permit renewal and online bill pay options. If you need assistance with our online services, call 304-598-5131.
Welcome to Environmental Health
Environmental 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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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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