The Principal Environmental Health Officer is responsible for all matters relating to environmental health services. Environmental health covers a very broad field that includes administering health standards of food and food premises, buildings, water supplies, on site sewerage disposal, control of infectious disease, noise, waste management including recycling, vermin and nuisance complaints.

Food

Inspections of food premises are undertaken regularly within the Shire. All premises are expected to be maintained in accordance with the Health (Food Hygiene) Regulations.

Temporary food stalls are expected to operate under guidelines that ensure only activities that reflect the level of hygiene control are carried out.

Infectious Diseases

Notifications of infectious disease are investigated and appropriate action is taken where necessary.

Water Sampling

Water samples from commercial/semi commercial sources (farm stays) are tested on a regular basis to determine its suitability for human consumption.

Sewerage

systems are required to be approved prior to their installation. Septic tanks and alternative sewerage treatment systems are inspected at the installation stage and later should problems arise with malfunctions. Please click here for Septic Tank Application

Public Swimming Pool

Water samples are undertaken on a regular basis during the period the swimming pool is opened to the public. Samples are taken to establish that the chemical balance is correct and that bacteriologically the water is sound.

Other Environmental Health Areas Controlled

• Accommodation - caravan park and farm stays, hotel and motel accommodation
• Private swimming pools
• Lighting and ventilation of buildings
• Food vending vehicles
• Public buildings
• Hairdressing establishments