Provides information regarding the protection and promotion of environmental health in Salt Lake County. Provides air pollution control, water quality assurance, and sanitation inspections for restaurants, pools, and homes. Also distributes food handling permits.
Salt Lake County Health Department Environmental Health Division
Description:
Administers several educational and regulatory programs relating to air quality, including overseeing vehicle emissions, wood burning, and overall air quality.
Eligibility:
Service Hours:
M - F 8 am - 5 pm
Intake Procedure:
Call or visit website for more information.
Fees:
No cost.
Service Contact Information:
healthair@slco.org
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Description:
Oversees food service permits for all food service establishments. Regulates mobile food trucks, permanent facilities, temporary events, and child care facilities. Inspection reports can be viewed online.
Eligibility:
Salt Lake County residents and food/beverage establishments.
Service Hours:
M - F 8 am - 5 pm
Intake Procedure:
Call or visit website for additional information.
Fees:
Fees vary for applying for food permits. No cost for education and viewing reports.
Service Contact Information:
healthfood@slco.org
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Description:
Oversees education and distribution of food handling permits for Salt Lake County. All classes are virtual only.
Eligibility:
Children are not permitted in class.
Service Hours:
M - F 8 am - 5 pm
Intake Procedure:
Visit website for list of current classes and registration.
Fees:
$30. Replacement cards are $15.
Service Contact Information:
saltlakecounty.gov/health/food-protection/food-workers/food-handlers/
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Description:
Regulates and inspects drinking water systems and swimming pools and spas, as well as protects storm water and watersheds.
Eligibility:
Salt Lake County residents.
Service Hours:
M - F 8 am - 5 pm
Intake Procedure:
Call or visit website for more information.
Fees:
No cost.
Service Contact Information:
healthwater@slco.org
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Description:
Regulates public swimming pools and spas, ensuring they are up to code and permitted.
Eligibility:
Salt Lake County residents.
Service Hours:
M - F 8 am - 5 pm
Intake Procedure:
Call or visit website for more information.
Fees:
Varies by operational status and length.
Service Contact Information:
saltlakecounty.gov/health/water-quality/swimming-pools/
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Description:
The health department providers investigations into homes to ensure that minimum standards of livability are met. Ensures there is heating, hot and cold water, electricity, proper sewage disposal, and free from harmful chemical contamination.
Eligibility:
Homeowners or renters in Salt Lake County.
Service Hours:
M - F 8 am - 5 pm
Intake Procedure:
Call or visit website for more information and to make a report.
Fees:
No cost
Service Contact Information:
saltlakecounty.gov/health/housing/
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