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COMMUNITY AND CHILDREN'S ENVIRONMENTAL
HEALTH
The HDHHS Bureau of
Community and Children's Environmental Health
enforces the City no-smoking
ordinance. It responds to citizen complaints and
performs site inspections involving indoor air
pollution and surface contamination with hazardous
materials, health and safety hazards in
businesses, medical waste and
radiation. The bureau also includes the Childhood Lead Poison Prevention Program and the
Mission Statement: By providing cross referral and follow up system, the BCCEH is dedicated to developing environmentally safe homes for children by increasing public awareness to reduce the environmental hazards of lead poisoning, asthma and unintentional injuries that impact their health. The BCCEH seeks community involvement, social justice and legislative change to focus on children’s health and their success. The BCCEH brings both experience and resources to find housing solutions that are affordable, practical and immediate for low income populations.
Investigate
indoor air and surface pollution complaints from
contaminants such as mercury, carbon monoxide,
pesticides, mold and other chemicals and
biohazards.
Enforce the No-Smoking Ordinance
and the Cigarette Vending Machine Ordinances.
Investigate medical waste and
infection control complaints and remove
illegally dumped waste from public
property.
