Health Department Services

Environmental Health

Animal Bites

Investigate reports of human exposures to dogs, cats, bats, ferrets and other wild animals for the risk of rabies.
Work closely with animal control agencies regarding animal exposures.

Insect & Rodent Info

Staff provides consultation regarding mosquitoes, ticks, fleas and bats for the general public.
Educate about the risks of emerging animal-carried and insect-carried diseases and methods to reduce the risk.

Drinking Water

Monitor drinking water of public water systems for water for bacteria and nitrates.
Provide bacteria and nitrate testing for private well owners.
Conduct water evaluations of private wells for home loans and property sales.
Conduct sanitary surveys for public water systems.

Water Recreation / Pool Inspections

Protects public health by working with owners and operators of public and semi-public water recreation facilities to prevent drowning, illnesses and injuries.
Response to public health or safety concerns regarding permitted facilities.
Conducts yearly evaluations of all public and semi-public swimming pool

Food Service Establishments

Conduct yearly evaluations of all Food Service Establishments.
Consult with the public on how to open a food service establishment
Conduct Pre-Operational inspections to assure compliance with state and local laws
Consult with event organizers/vendors on safe food handling for seasonal events
Conduct evaluations of the concession stand of larger seasonal events ( Balloon Stampede, 4th of July in the Park and the Farmers Market)

School Inspections

Conduct plan review for all construction for public and private schools kindergarten through high school grade 12.
Conduct Pre-Operational inspections to assure compliance with state and local laws

Illegal Drug Labs

Septic Systems

Review home site plans to ensure proper sizing, installation, operation and maintenance of on-site sewage systems.
Conduct post installation inspections to assure compliance with state and local laws
Respond to complaints about failing on-site systems.
Providing technical assistance to homeowners.
Evaluate on-site systems on request for home sales or mortgage loans.
Review proposed subdivisions to determine suitability of proposed lots for the installation of on-site sewage systems.

Indoor Air Quality

Provide information and act as a resource to customers in order to improve indoor air quality.

Solid Waste

Issue permits and conduct inspections of permitted solid waste facilities for compliance with state and local laws.
Investigate complaints that pertain to illegal disposal of solid waste.

Personal Health
Mother, Infant, Child, and Adolescent Health

Apple Health

Childcare Consulting

Children with Special Health Care Needs

Families of children with special health care needs have access to a Public Health Nurse for care coordination. The Public Health Nurse can assess the children's and family's needs, help plan for medical care and assist in finding resources and obtaining services. The Public Health Nurse can meet the family in their home or other location, or consult over the phone if that is preferred. There is no financial eligibility requirement for these services and there is no charge. To be eligible for this service, children must be under the age of 18 and with a condition that may prevent them from growing, developing and playing like other children; or places them at risk of becoming disabled.

Communicable Disease

Immunizations - Shots

Tobacco Prevention and Control

Prevent initiation of new tobacco use through education and sales compliance checks
Retailer education
Youth and public awareness education programs
Promote cessation programs though health care system change
Eliminating exposure of second hand smoke through public policies

Other Services

Assessment: Data About Walla Walla County

- MAPP

Disaster and Bioterrorism Preparedness

Health Education
Vital Records
- Birth and Death Certificates