Environmental Health Services
The health department provides inspections of day care facilities, schools, restaurants, motels and hotels. We assist with communicable disease control investigation and response involving food or water-borne illnesses, as well as education for food handlers.
To speak with an environmental health specialist, please call 417-334-4544.
The Taney County Health Department has two Animal Control Officers. These enforce all animal ordinances, takes care of any animal complaints and patrol regularly. We also inspect attractions or events involving animals to make sure that such events are within the required guidelines.
For more information please call (417) 334-4544.
The Taney County Health Department has an E.P.H.S. Licensed to do mosquito control in city parks. Information on pest control maybe answered by contacting the health department at (417) 334-4544 or one of the local pest control businesses.
All public and semi-public water facilities, including designated swimming beaches, are inspected on a routine basis for water quality health and safety. Regular test for total coliform and e-coli are performed.
For more information call (417) 334-4544.
The Taney County Health Department’s lab is certified for well water testing. Tests can be run for total coliform and e-coli. Samples are accepted in our office Monday through Thursday from 8:00 a.m. to 3:00 p.m. You may come by our office at any time to pick-up a sample kit.
The charge for this testing is $10.00 (unofficial sample) $40.00 (official sample). For more information on water quality see: http://www.epa.gov/ogwdw/dwinfo.htm.
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