Environmental Health | Macon County Health Department

Responsible for the preservation and improvement of the environment, safety of food products, assurance of proper sewage disposal, protection of potable water supplies, elimination of nuisances or environmental hazards in the community. Also does investigations of and education about West Nile Virus, and tanning salon, geothermal system, and body art and tattoo parlor inspections. Division staff members work to minimize environmental problems within the county through public education programs as well as through the enforcement of local and state ordinances.