Public Health
The Public Health Department focuses on community and population-level health, preventing and addressing root causes of health inequity across a range of communicable and chronic diseases.
Environmental Health
The Environmental Health Department works to keep our air, water, and food safe; it regulates, protects, and promotes the health of everyone in Alameda County by enforcing environmental health codes to reduce exposure to toxins and diseases.
We ensure the safety and quality of public drinking water in Alameda County through monitoring, testing, and regulation of water and wastewater systems.
We offer vector control services in Alameda County to manage and reduce populations of disease-carrying pests, enhancing public health and community well-being.
We manage wastewater treatment and disposal in Alameda County, helping residents and commercial operations identify the best solutions for wastewater disposal to protect the health of the community and the environment.