Environmental Health

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***If this is a public health emergency dial 911***

OFFICE HOURS

Monday - Friday 8am - 5pm (except holidays)

Main line telephone number - (919) 718-4641

Fax number - (919) 718-4636

OVERVIEW

ENVIRONMENTAL HEALTH PROVIDES THE FOLLOWING SERVICES:

• Inspections and permits for septic systems
• Well inspections and water analysis sampling
• Investigations of environmental health complaints
• Lead poisoning prevention program

INSPECTIONS AND/OR PERMITTING FOR:

• Food service establishments
• Lodging
• Schools
• Child care facilities
• Institutions
• Public swimming pools
• Summer Camps
• Tattoo Artists

QUICK LINKS:

Request for Septic System Information
Lee County Food and Lodging Inspections- View Inspection Scores

MISSION STATEMENT

Assist in the protection of our community's health through the prevention and control of environmentally related communicable diseases and through the minimization of exposure to environmental health hazards.

To access all State Rules concerning Environmental Health, click on the following link: https://ehs.ncpublichealth.com 

APPLICATIONS & PAYMENT
All applications below are e-sign and submit capable, you may choose to print without e-signing and fax, mail, email, or bring your documents to our office.

Payments may be made online here.  All appropriate applications must submitted before you make your payment.

Before making a payment, please reference this list of fees for available services: 

FY2023 Environmental Health Fees

FY2023 Revised Environmental Health Fees
The following fee changes are modified due to House Bill 628 (Session Law 2023-90). If you have any questions or concerns regarding these fee changes, please contact the Health Director @ 919-718-4640, ext. 5331 or hcain@leecountync.gov.
You will also have the opportunity to speak at the Board of Commissioner’s Meeting during the Public Hearing to discuss the proposed budget for the upcoming year on November 6th, 2023 at 6:00pm at the Dennis Wicker Civic Center, located at 1801 Nash Street.


If you have any questions about which fee to pay, please call our office at (919) 718-4641 or email envhealth@leecountync.gov.

FOOD AND LODGING PROGRAM APPLICATIONS

• New Food Establishment
• Limited Food Service
• Mobile Food Unit/Pushcart
• Temporary Food Service
• Non-Profit Food Service
• Food Safety Tips-Temporary Events
• Commissary Approval Form

ON-SITE WASTEWATER PROGRAM APPLICATIONS

• Septic System Application
• Authorization to Act as Agent for Owner

WELL PROGRAM RULES AND APPLICATIONS

• North Carolina Well Rules
• New Well Application
• Private Well Water Sample Application

OTHER PROGRAM RULES AND APPLICATIONS

• Swimming Pool Application
• Childcare Application
• Tattoo Application
• Summer Camp Application

ENVIRONMENTAL HEALTH EDUCATIONAL LINKS

• Well Water & Health
• Understanding Your Septic System
• Lead Poisoning Information
• Plan Review for Food Establishments
• Mold & Your Health
• Occupational & Environmental Epidemiology