Environmental Public
Health Specialists are agents of the Missouri Department of Health.
The Stoddard County EPHS is a Certified Environmental Health
Specialist in the State of Missouri. The responsibilities of the
EPHS include the following:
Respond to questions about the private water supplies, sewage,
rabies, indoor air, etc.
Evaluate plans for septic system installations, site evaluations, &
issue permits. Consult with homeowners & installers about septic
options.
Collect private water samples upon request. Two types of sample
available: Bacteriological & General Chemistry (also known as New
Well Series).
Investigate complaints which may indicate a public health problems
such as foodborne illness or sewage problems.
Conduct food schools in which food safety & sanitation is taught to
food service employees.
NOTES:
**Food Service
Inspection results are open to the public.
**The Environmental Health Office has a variety of brochures
available on the following subjects: