Environmental Health
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Sue Fuller, REHS, Director of Environmental Health
Eric Evans, REHS Barbara Sommer, Office Coordinator
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Phone:
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(541) 473-5186
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Email:
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Mailing address:
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251 "B" St. West
Vale, OR 97918 |
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Location:
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The Environmental Health Office is located on the first floor of the county courthouse.
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Department at a glance:
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The Environmental Health Department issues onsite septic system permits, runs the Licensed Facility Program and Drinking Water Program, is in charge of the County Solid Waste Program, and other environmental health consultations.
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- Onsite Wastewater Management Program (Septic Systems)
- Licensed Facilities Program (Malheur and Baker Counties)
- Food Handler Certificates
- Public Drinking Water Program
- Solid Waste Program
- Consultations
Permits are required for the new construction, alteration, repair or replacement of septic system components. In addition, changing the structure which is served by the septic system may require approval to continue use of the system. A report on the existing system is offered for those interested in lending or buying as specified in sales and loan documents. Records of permits have been kept since 1974 and are available to assist with finding septic locations. Consultations regarding septic system design and maintenance are also available. Inspections of septic pumper trucks are performed as required by DEQ for licensing. Complaints are investigated.
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General information about buying a house with an existing septic system, the do’s and don’ts of owning a septic system and signs of septic system failure.
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General information on the permitting process.
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DEQ website with search function for licensed installers/pumpers.
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DEQ Application Guide (*pdf)
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General information on the submittal of an application.
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Minimum Separation Distances (*pdf)
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Table with minimum separation distances of the septic to items like a well.
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Onsite System Application (*pdf)
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Printable version of Malheur County’s onsite application.
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Printable version of the site plan or plot plan to be submitted with the application.
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Form required when a buyer, or other person who is not the property owner, applies for a permit.
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Test Pit Criteria (*pdf)
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Requirements of the test holes for a site evaluation.
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Example cross-sectional diagram of a drainfield as submitted with construction application.
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Example diagram of an aerial view of an equal distribution septic system and its surrounding that must be submitted with the construction permit application.
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Example diagram of an aerial view of a serial (hillside) distribution septic system and its surrounding that must be submitted with the construction permit application.
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Permit Fee Schedule (*pdf)
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Fees
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Form must be filled out by Planning and Zoning and submitted with construction permit application.
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Form submitted after construction is completed. This form is considered as the request for a final inspection of the system.
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Online form for submitting onsite complaints.
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Oregon Department of Environmental Quality Onsite Program Homepage.
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The office is contracted with the Oregon Department of Human, Office of Environmental Public Health, Food, Pool and Lodging Program to provide licensing and inspection of all public food service, swimming pools, R.V. parks and motels. Food and water-related illnesses are investigated. Inspections are also done by request for school food service and day care homes.
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Food Sanitation Rules (*pdf)
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Rules pertaining to the service of food to the public.
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Application to be submitted when opening a new restaurant or changing ownership of restaurant or B&B.
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Form to be completed and submitted when opening a new restaurant.
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Guide to the correct operation of a mobile food unit
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Application to be submitted when opening a new mobile food unit or a change of ownership of the unit.
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Form to be completed and submitted when opening a new mobile food unit or a change of ownership of the unit.
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Online form for submitting licensed facility complaints.
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Pamphlet for the operation of temporary Restaurants.
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In depth operations guide for temporary Restaurants.
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Application to be submitted 7 days prior to any Temporary Event.
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Food service workers are required to obtain a food handler card within 30 days of beginning work. The cost of the card is $10.00 and the card is valid for three years. Food handler cards issued in any county are valid throughout Oregon. If you have a valid food manager training certificate, it is accepted in lieu of a food handler card. Food handler cards issued in other states are not valid in Oregon. The following is a list of places a food handler card can be obtained:Classroom:
By mail:
Public Drinking Water Program
Those licensed facilities with private drinking water supplies (i.e. wells) are monitored for compliance. The program focuses resources on the areas of highest public health benefit and promotes voluntary compliance with drinking water standards. It emphasizes prevention of contamination through source protection, technical assistance to water systems, and training of water system operators.
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Homepage of the State’s Drinking Water Program.
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State database on all drinking water systems.
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Look up log for any wells in Oregon.
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Proper procedure to ensure bacteriological water test is accurate.
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Malheur County holds permits from DEQ for the operation of one small landfill located on Lytle Boulevard approximately 10 miles south of Vale. The daily operation is conducted by a private contractor. In addition, two transfer sites are permitted. The Brogan site is located two miles north of Jamieson on the left side of Highway 26. The Harper site is located one-half mile south of the Harper Junction, to the left off Crowley Road. Various solid waste associated nuisances are investigated.
HOURS:
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March 2 – October 31
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November 1 – March 1
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Tuesday & Thursday
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2:00 p.m. - 6:00 p.m.
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Tuesday & Thursday
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2:00 p.m. - 6:00 p.m.
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Saturday
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10:00 a.m. - 6:00 p.m.
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Saturday
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1:00 p.m. - 5:00 p.m.
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Consultations
Consultations on a wide array of environmental health concerns are offered. Appropriate complaints are investigated and referred to the proper agency as necessary.
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