​​​​Environmental Health

Mecklenburg County Public Health - Environmental Health Division, focuses on all aspects of the natural and human-made environment effecting human health.  Our goal is to prevent the spread of disease and promote personal safety through proper sanitation, safe food, clean water,  the management of disease-carrying pests, and proper disposal of waste.

We strive to provide great customer service. If you have questions or concerns, please do not hesitate to contact us:

Daniel Ortiz  |  Environmental Health Director |  P: 980-314-1636  |  E: Daniel.Ortiz@mecklenburgcountync.gov

Jeremy Michael |  Environmental Health Manager- Groundwater & Wastewater Services, Pools & Environmental Health Services |  P: 980-314-1642 |  E: Jeremy.Michael@mecklenburgcountync.gov

Stephen Graham |  Environmental Health Manager -  Food & Facilities Sanitation Program | P:  980-314-1634 | Stephen.Graham@mecklenburgcountync.gov

Amber Daniels |  Environmental Health Manager -  Planning and Support Services | P:  980-314-3470 | Amber.Daniels@mecklenburgcountync.gov

Programs and Services Include . . .​​​

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​​Food Service
Sanitation​

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Food Service Operator Resources​

Temp Food Establishments

Pushcarts and Mobile Food Units​

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​​​Lodging, Child Care
and Institutions

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Child Day Care​​​

Home Daycare Facilities​

Lead Poisoning

Schools,​ Lodging and Institutions​​

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​Groundwater and
Wastewater Services

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Homeowner and Contractor Info

​Septic Permit Status Check

Forms and Applications

Educational Information

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Pools & Environmental Health Services

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Swimming Pool: Public

Swimming Pool: Residential​

Mosquito Control

​ Rodent Control

​Tattoo​

Demolition

​ Environmental Health Plan Review

Have A ​Quest​ion About . . .​​​

Inspections?

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Request or Complaint?

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​Environmental Health Featured Stories​ . . .​​

Features Want to be a Health Inspector? ​Find out what the Mayoral Youth Employment Program Students learned about being an Environmental Health Specialist. Carbon Monoxide Poisoning CO Poisoning can cause death. Learn symptoms of CO poisoning and ​how to prevent it. Start at the Store Prevent foodborne illness with these safe food handling tips.​ ​Bed Bugs Bed bugs have become a common problem throughout the country. They have been found in homes, hotels, college campuses, businesses, as well as other places. Bed bugs are rar​ely associated with unsanitary conditions and infestations can occur to anyone. For more information about bed bugs download our bed bugs information document. Also available in Spanish. ​

Compliance Details

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