Environmental Health Services (EHS)

1. Blue-Green Algae

   Information regarding blue-green algae and how to report blooms in Cowlitz County lakes.

2. Drinking Water

   Information regarding group b public water systems regulated by Cowlitz County.

3. Food Safety

   Information regarding food establishments regulated by the Cowlitz County Health Department.

4. Methamphetamine Labs

   Information regarding the discovery and cleanup of meth labs in Cowlitz County.

5. School Safety

   The school program is responsible for ensuring schools are compliant with environmental health and safety regulations by reviewing all plans for new and remodeling schools and inspecting schools when complaints are received. The website has links to resources for K-12 schools.

6. Swimming Pool & Spa Safety

   Information regarding public swimming pool and spa requirements at apartments, hotels, rv parks, schools, clubs and/or community pools.

7. Zoonotic Diseases

   Information on the prevention of diseases transmitted from animals to people.