The Bureau of Environmental Health regulates or tests areas of food, milk, air, water and on-site wastewater that can affect the health of Mississippians, and is also responsible for certain institutional services.
Environmental Health Programs
- Boiler and Pressure Vessel Safety
Inspection and regulation of pressure vessels statewide - Entomology
Insects and insect-borne diseases - Food Safety & Permits
For all food vendors and caterers - Institutional Services
Health in group settings such as correctional facilities, schools and family day care homes (including Environmenal Lead) - Milk & Bottled Water
Regulation of bottled water, milk pasteurization, and frozen desserts - On-Site Wastewater
Regulation and professional certification for on-site wastewater installations - Radon
Radon information, awareness and prevention - Water Supply
Licensing and quality assurance for public water systems
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For More Information
- MSDH Environmental Health Bureau: (601) 576-7690
