Environmental Health Unit (EHU)

Applications are accepted by the following methods:

• Online: visit our Online Application webpage to learn more
• USPS mail
• Dropbox outside the office

The Environmental Health Unit of the Health Department engages the public in discussion of environmental factors that may have an effect on their health and safety. The services offered by the Unit are provided in conjunction with the Washington State Department of Health and Washington State Department of Ecology . Through regulation, enforcement, and education activities, the Environmental Health Unit strives to reduce the level of risk posed by environmental health hazards and to protect and preserve Cowlitz County’s environment and public health.

Rules for Hearings

The Environmental Health Unit is responsible for regulating the following programs:

• On-site sewage systems (OSS)
• Solid waste facilities
• Illegal solid waste disposal
• Campgrounds - Review proposed changes to Cowlitz County Code here
• Water wells
• OSS professionals
• Water quality grants