Environmental Health is an important aspect of Public Health. The Environmental Public Health Specialist
(EPHS) conducts regular inspections of food service & lodging establishments, summer food programs, temporary food stands, and day care facilities. The type of establishment and amount of food sold determines the frequency of inspections.
Food safety classes are offered to all residents of Barton County and are available upon request. The EPHS also works to protect the local water quality through the On-Site Wastewater Treatment Program. This program uses a scientific approach for designing on-site wastewater systems that will serve the property owner for years, while protecting the local water resources.