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          Environmental Health

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          Environmental Health

          Part of Ashburton District Council’s role involves protecting and improving public health and safety of its residents.

          The Environmental Services team aim to promote and protect the natural and physical environment of Ashburton district and protect the community from nuisance.

          Environmental Health Covers a Range of Activities

          ·         Registering and inspecting food outlets and hairdressing salons

          ·         Investigating, resolving and monitoring nuisances and health hazards

          ·         Investigate infectious diseases

          ·         Monitor our drinking water

          ·         Review resource and building consents for compliance with environmental health standards in both domestic and commercial situations

          ·         Provide information and advice to you on general public health matters

           

          Legislations We Administer

          *Ashburton District Council Bylaw
          *Health Act 1956
          *Resource Management Act 1991

          *Food Act 1981
          *Food Hygiene Regulations 1974
          *Litter act 1979
          *The Camping Ground Act 1985
          *Health (Hairdressers) Regulations 1980
          *Health (Infectious and Notifiable Diseases) Regulations

           

          Newsletters

          Environmental Health - November 2012

          Environmental Health - June 2012

          Environmental Health - March 2012

          Environmental Health - December 2011

          For more information, contact our Customer Services team.

           

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           Burning - Devices


           Burning - Rural


           Burning - Urban


           Chimney Smoke


           Health Nuisances


           Compost


           Drinking Water Quality


           Food Premises


           Noise


           Energy Efficiency & Recycling


           Food Stalls


           Mobile Food Shops & Home Businesses


           Keeping Food Safe


           Swimming Pools & Spas


           Dangerous and Insanitary Buildings


           Freedom Camping

           

          Business License Application Forms

           Magpies

          Fireworks Safety

          Legionnaires Disease Information


          Related Information

           NZ Institute of Environmental Health

           



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