Environmental Health Services (EHS)
9100 Franklin Square Drive, Ste. 230
Baltimore, MD 21237-3903
E-mail: ehs@baltimorecountymd.gov
Phone: 410-887-FOOD (3663)
TTY users call via Maryland Relay
Hours
Monday – Friday
8 a.m. to 4:30 p.m.
Environmental Health Services (EHS) is a multi-disciplined group that monitors and enforces various laws, regulations, and policies enacted to safeguard the general health and well being of the public. We also provide information, guidance and consultative services on all programs regulated by this division to county, state and federal agencies, private industry personnel and the general public.
Facility Monitoring Program
Water Sampling - Bathing Beach, Coastline, and Recreational Water
Facility Monitoring Program
EHS reviews, inspects, and processes permits for hotels, motels, and mobile home parks.
Food Facility and Swimming Pool Plans Review Program
EHS regulates the construction of food service facilities and public swimming pools and supports the building permit review process. All construction plans, whether new construction or renovation, must be submitted for approval. The food plans review staff also examines Hazard Analysis Critical Control Point (HACCP) Risk Assessments and the HACCP Manual.
Healthcare and Related Facilities
View a list of healthcare and related facilities (PDF) (opens in a new window) in Baltimore County
Outbreaks are reportable to the local health department. Baltimore County facilities should call the Baltimore County Department of Health, Division of Communicable Diseases at 410-887-6011. View general guidelines provided by the Maryland Department of Health and Mental Hygiene.
Miscellaneous Complaint Program
EHS investigates complaints and enforces regulations related to mosquitoes and other insects, improper handling and disposal of wastes, the release of hazardous chemicals or petroleum products, nuisance dust from construction sites, open burning of trash, problems with private water and septic systems, and other miscellaneous nuisances.
Water Supply Monitoring Program
EHS enforces the Safe Drinking Water Act for commercial and institutional private water supplies. Responsibilities include the review of quarterly bacteriological monitoring reports and yearly nitrate monitoring reports, enforcement activities, and consultative services.
Revised March 7, 2012
