Cole County Health Department

What kind of samples are collected? What is considered an environmental emergency? What educational programs are offered? Other related links

What kind of samples are collected?

• Both bacteriological and chemical water samples are collected on wells serving private homes and commercial establishments regulated by Cole County Health Department.
• Food samples collected for a food borne disease outbreak investigation.
• Mosquito samples are collected throughout mosquito season, and are tested for West Nile Virus as well as other mosquito carrying diseases.

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What is considered an environmental emergency?

• Truck and train wrecks involving food products.
• Natural and man made disasters such as fires, floods, and earthquakes.
• Food tampering and food product recalls.

 

For a list of recalls click on the following link:

• Recalls

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What educational programs are offered?

• Food safety training courses
• Vector control and environmental hazards
• Sanitation procedures in child care
• Proper operation and maintenance of wastewater systems

 

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Other related links

• Department of Health and Senior Services
• Federal Food and Drug Administration

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