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ENVIRONMENTAL HEALTH
CDH’s Environmental Health land-based programs team evaluates and responds to environmental factors to keep our communities safe. Use the links below to learn about environmental health hazards; solid waste disposal sites and regulations; and requirements for land development, proper drainage and wastewater disposal (septic) systems.
CONTACT
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Environmental Health Land-Based Programs
208-327-7499
Ada County 208-327-7499
Boise County 208-327-7499
Elmore County 208-587-4407
Valley County 208-634-7194
POST/UPDATES
Harmful Algae Bloom Season is Here
The Southwest and Central Health Districts want to inform the public of the risk of illness in the region when recreating in bodies of water that have Harmful Algal Blooms (HABs) during the summer months.
Valley and Boise Counties Bats Test Positive for Rabies
Two bats found in Valley County and Boise County respectively tested positive for rabies, making it the first rabid bat discoveries in those counties this year.
First Rabid bat of the season found in Ada County
A bat found in Ada County tested positive for rabies July 12, making it the first rabid bat reported in the state this year.
Rabid bat discovered in downtown Boise; public health officials urge residents to take precautions
A bat tested positive for rabies after it was found Tuesday, July 26 on a sidewalk on Bannock Street, across from Cecil D. Andrus Park in downtown Boise.