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Bureau of Environmental Health

Coronavirus Disease 2019 (COVID-19)

Coronavirus 2019
Maryland Governor Larry Hogan ordered the shutdown of all bars, restaurants, movie theaters and gyms in Maryland, effective at 5 p.m. on March 16, 2020, to slow the spread of the coronavirus pandemic.
While closing restaurants, the Governor's order allows drive-thru, carryout and food delivery service to continue.  Grocery stores, banks, pharmacies, gas stations and other essential services remain open. 
See our Food Protection page for more food facility information related to COVID-19
Well and Septic Program

Septic System

CLICK HERE for the Well & Septic page.  The Well and Septic Program ensures that all drinking water wells and septic systems installed as part of new construction or renovations are built to function properly and prevent the spread of disease.

Many of our Well & Septic records are now available on our Public File Search Website.  (Note: For best results, put in ONLY the numbers of the street address, then choose the corresponding address requested.)

Wet Season Testing
The Health Department opens wet season testing on February 25, 2020 based on current observed water table levels. Applicants must submit a perc test application and test plan to the Health Department by March 16, 2020 in order to receive testing during wet season. Updates to the wet season schedule will be posted on the Well & Septic page of the Howard County Health Department website. Please contact the Well and Septic Program at 410-313-1771 with questions.

Food Protection Program

Waitress taking diners order

CLICK HERE for the Food Protection Page.  The Food Protection Program ensures that restaurants, grocery and convenience stores, school cafeterias, temporary and mobile food vendors serve safe food.

Important: If you think you are sick due to eating bad food or food product, contact the Food Protection Program at 410-313-1772.  After business hours, leave a message with your call back information and we will return your call first thing the morning of the following day.

 

 

Community Hygiene Program

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CLICK HERE for the Community Hygiene page.  The Community Hygiene Program ensures that: reported animal incidents are evaluated for the risk of rabies, citizen complaints are investigated, children that are adopted or in foster care live in healthy homes, aquatic facilities are operated in a safe and sanitary manner. This Program is also involved in sampling of private drinking water wells, and other activities.