All bona fide complaints are responded to and investigated by our inspectors. Follow-up on corrections of violations are addressed.

The Environmental Health Division of the Cattaraugus County Department of Health is charged with enforcement of the NYS Sanitary Code (10 NYCRR), NYS Public Health Law and the Sanitary Code of the Cattaraugus County Health District. In addition, we issue permits and review engineering plans for many associations, businesses and activities, which potentially impact public health. All fees charged by the Environmental Health Division are established by the Cattaraugus County Legislature (Environmental Health Services Fees).

Please see the links listed below under the Services heading for information regarding specific Environmental Health programs. Our offices may also provide services and education to residents regarding other environmental health concerns. Feel free to contact us if you cannot find answers to your questions on our webpages.

Services

Activities Requiring Permits

Drinking Water Testing in Schools

Food Service & Inspections

Forms

Free Lead Testing Pilot Program

Health Inspectors by Town

Health and Safety Recalls

Healthy Neighborhoods Program

Insect Control

Nuisances & Complaints

Onsite Wastewater Treatment Systems

Onsite Water Supplies

Private Water & Wastewater Utilities

Public Water Systems

Rabies Prevention

Tobacco Use & Distribution Laws

Veggie Wheels®

Water Treatment Systems

Waterborne Illness & Disinfection

Water/Wastewater Surveys for Real Property Transfer Inspections

Includes Food Pantry, Feedmore WNY Mobile Food Pantry, Community Kitchen, Summer Food Services Program (Summer Lunch), Food Recovery, Seedling & Gleaning Projects, and Community Garden/Greenhouse.

Partnership with the Cattaraugus County Health Department. Purpose is to reduce environmental hazards in the home. Will provide educational materials, allow for the installation of smoke and carbon monoxide detectors, child safety latches, fall protection, and testing for lead-based paint and radon.

Parents, caregivers and guardians are invited to attend Ardent Solutions' free car seat fitting stations on the 3rd Tuesday of each month from 1:00-4:00pm at St. Phillip's Episcopal Church, 12 Willets Avenue, Belmont NY 14813.

Participants will learn how to install their child's care seat correctly, have their car seat replaced if the seat is not safe and if the family meets eligibility guidelines.

Free Service

Full-service clinical laboratory and water testing services. Clinical lab is NYS certified: in addition, potable and non-potable water may be tested for bacteria and nitrate.

Our Laboratory is NYS certified and CLIA approved for the following

Blood Chemistries

Bacteriology

Blood Lead

Hematology

Immunology

Mycobacteriology

Mycology

Virology

Other testing that is not available onsite is referred to Olean General Hospital.

We Offer Direct Billing to Participating Insurances

These include:

Medicare

Medicaid

Fidelis

Independent Health

RMSCO

Univera

May other commercial insurances, please call us if your insurance carrier is not listed.

Note: For patients without insurance, we offer reasonable rates and payment options.

Most insurance are accepted and private pay is also available. All residents of Cattaraugus County are eligible for services.

Please call 716-373-8055 with any questions or concerns.

Exterminates bed bugs.

The Division of Environmental Health reviews information generated during State and Federal hazardous site investigations and makes recommendations to protect the health and safety of Broome County residents. It assists other agencies with site investigations as needed. Staff evaluates new development proposals that involve the use or storage of toxic chemicals and makes suggestions on ways to avoid future environmental problems. Staff also provides guidance to Broome County residents who might have indoor air issues (mold, radon, etc.), outdoor air complaints/concerns or potential chemical exposures.

Preventive health programs provide a broad range of services for county residents which include: home visits for health assessment, guidance, and supervision; communicable disease case investigation for reportable diseases; community screenings and education along with other services for health and human service agencies, schools, businesses and residents.

Diagnostic and Treatment Center (Clinic): Numerous clinic services are provided to prevent and control the spread of communicable diseases. Some services are provided without charge. For others, donations or established fees are requested.

Sexually Transmitted Disease Clinic: Tuesdays, 12:30pm - 3:30pm. Offering STD assessment, diagnosis and treatment. Patient counseling and community education help control and prevent disease. For HIV, education, anonymous and confidential pre and post-test counseling, testing, follow-up and referral services are provided. HIV counseling and testing is integrated with the STD assessment to ensure the provision of comprehensive health care for all patients. Clinic services are provided without charge during Tuesday walk-in clinics, as well as by appointment for specific follow up as necessary.

Immunization Clinic: Wednesdays, 12:30pm - 3:30pm. Offering 18 infant, adolescent, and adult vaccines that are required and recommended. Appointments are now available. Click here to make an appointment today. We will be open until 5pm on July 1, August, 5, and September 9.

The nursing staff in the clinic can assist with multiple health concerns. They have open clinics available with appointments where you can get your flu shot, and COVID shot. The nurses also help with Maternal/Child Health, Sexually transmitted diseases, Ticks and Lyme Disease, Breast Feeding and the Baby Nook, and much much more. Please call 607-337-1660 for more information.