Applications and Information

Environmental Protection

The Environmental Protection Division is committed to providing safe and adequate sewage disposal and water supplies to our community.  The division permits and inspects all on-site sewage disposal systems.  We also permit and inspect all wells and manage subdivision plats, plumbing, perc tests and open burning. In addition, our staff maintains the county-wide groundwater monitoring network.

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Food Protection And Community Services

The Food Protection and Community Services Division is committed to providing a safe food supply to our community.  The division inspects all restaurants and temporary “festival-like” events.  We are responsible for the licensing and inspection of all public pools/spas and provide sanitary surveys for in home day care, foster care and adoptions. In addition, our staff maintains the county-wide rabies…

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Applications and Information

Septic System Applications Bay Restoration Fund Replacement Septic System Replacement Septic Tank Only Land Evaluation  Well Applications Potable Well NonPotable Well Water Sample Protect Your Water Supply Food Service Information Permanent Facility Temporary Event (For Permittees) Temporary Event (For Coordinators) Mobile Unit Plan Review Packet *NEW* Mobile Reciprocity License Application  *NEW* Change of Ownership Worker’s Compensation…

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Beaches

Public Bathing Beach Status Cove Road Beach: OPEN Roaring Point Beach: OPEN  2016 Bathing Beaches Calendar 2016 Maryland Healthy Beaches Progress Report

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Bed Bugs

Don’t Let The Bed Bugs Bite Bed bugs, a problem worldwide, are resurging, causing property loss, expense, and inconvenience. The good news is that bed bugs do not transmit disease. The best way to prevent bed bugs is regular inspection for signs of an infestation. Resources:  Fact Sheet Controlling Bed Bugs How To Inspect A…

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Food Safety for Professionals

Your Hands Are Deadly Weapons Don’t Let What Happen To Me, Happen To You Simplified Chinese Español Did You Know?? The Health Department has free thermometers? Ask your inspector how you can get one…. The effects of foodborne illness… Remember: When in Doubt, Throw it Out!

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Groundwater Monitoring Well Network

What is a monitoring well network?  A groundwater network is a set of wells at which water levels are routinely measured.  Where are the wells located? A map of the wells can be found HERE. What is Wet Season? Wet Season is a term that is used to identify the time of the year when water…

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Health Maps

Rabies 2010-2016 2017 (As of May 18) Groundwater Monitoring Well Network BAT Units High Nitrate Well Locations

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Mold, Moisture & Your Home

Ten Things You Should Know About Mold Potential health effects and symptoms associated with mold exposures include allergic reactions, asthma, and other respiratory complaints. There is no practical way to eliminate all mold and mold spores in the indoor environment; the way to control indoor mold growth is to control moisture. If mold is a…

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Pools and Water Safety

Recreational Water Illness Prevention Make a Healthy Splash: Share the Fun, not the Germs What are RWIs? Recreational water illnesses (RWIs) are caused by germs spread by swallowing, breathing in mists or aerosols of, or having contact with contaminated water in swimming pools, hot tubs, water parks, water play areas, interactive fountains, lakes, rivers, or…

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Rabies

Rabies Prevention Begins With YOU **Feral Cat Awareness** Maps of Laboratory Confirmed Rabid Animals Brochure    What can you do? Vaccinate your pet. Maintain control of your pets to reduce their exposure to wildlife. Spay or neuter to decrease the number of stray animals. Report any stray or ill animals to animal control (410) 749-1070….

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Training For Food Service Professionals

National Environmental Health Association’s Industry-Foodborne Illness Investigation Training & Recall Response  A workshop designed specifically for chefs, quality assurance/quality control, managers, and owners of restaurants, grocery stores and other retail food businesses. It offers advice for a retail food operator to minimize their risk by having a plan, and knowing where to find help in the event…

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Wicomico County & the Bay Restoration Fund (BRF)

The Wicomico County Health Department assists individual property owners through the Bay Restoration Fund (BRF) Onsite Sewer Disposal System (OSDS) grant program. The Department has upgraded over 425 septic systems to nitrogen removing Best Available Technology (BAT) through the program. Due to very high demand, the Department now prioritizes funding for septic system upgrades toward…

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