Water & Wastewater Regulation Regulating the County's water suppliers and residential and commercial wastewater systems to ensure our water stays clean and safe to drink.
Food Safety Helping those who serve food to the public do so safely. Assistance with permitting and code compliance.
Children's Camp Safety & Regulation Children's day and overnight camps are regulated by the Ulster County Department of Health according to the State Sanitary Code. Permits are required and camps are inspected at least twice a year. We strive to help children have a rewarding, fun experience at camp while in a safe and healthy environment.
Report a Public Health Nuisance Submit a complaint about heat, water, sewage, garbage, infestations, general cleanliness, and other issues detrimental to the life and health of residents and visitors.
Public Pool, Beach, Campground and Hotel/Motel Permits Apply for a permit to operate a public swimming pool, bathing beach, recreational aquatic spray ground, hotel/motel (temporary residence), or campground.
Tobacco, Nicotine and Flavored Vape Regulation The Environmental Health Division is responsible for enforcing on the Adolescent Tobacco Use Prevention Act (ATUPA) and related regulations, as well as permitting and licensing for tobacco retailers.
Lead Poisoning Prevention We provide free home lead inspections and educate the community about the dangers of lead-based paint, how lead affects our bodies, how to identify lead paint hazards and how to use lead-safe work practices to appropriately deal with lead paint hazards so that we have no more lead-poisoned kids.
Report an Animal Bite All animal bites must be reported to the Ulster County Department of Health per Public Health Law. Each case will be evaluated to determine if Rabies treatment is necessary.
Be Tick Free in Ulster County How to protect yourself from tick-borne diseases, and what to do if you find a tick bite.