The Environmental Health Department protects the citizens of the Piedmont Health District with a wide range of services, including inspection of all food establishments, hotels, motels, public swimming pools and campgrounds; investigation of animal bites and childhood lead poisoning; investigation of complaints involving restaurants, hotels, swimming pools and septic systems.

Environmental Health Services creates and administers programs and services to reduce the incidence of environmental conditions which may adversely impact the health, safety and wellbeing of the citizens of the Piedmont Health District. Enforcement of applicable statues and codes occurs through public education efforts as well as through legal actions.