Annual Report 2007-2008(color).pub - Town of South Windsor
Annual Report 2007-2008(color).pub - Town of South Windsor
Annual Report 2007-2008(color).pub - Town of South Windsor
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Health Department<br />
Dr. Gerald Schwartz<br />
Director <strong>of</strong> Health<br />
Robert De Vito<br />
Environmental Health Officer<br />
The principal functions <strong>of</strong> the Health Department<br />
are to enforce the Public Health Code; review,<br />
inspect and approve all subsurface sewage<br />
disposal systems construction, whether new or a<br />
repair; design systems for those not requiring an<br />
engineer; review all Building Permit applications<br />
to ensure compliance with the Public Health<br />
Code; inspect and approve all private water<br />
supply well construction; inspect food service<br />
establishments including temporary food service<br />
events, review plans for and inspect construction<br />
<strong>of</strong> food service establishments; including school<br />
cafeterias; conduct health inspections <strong>of</strong> day care<br />
centers and <strong>pub</strong>lic bathing areas; assist the<br />
Director <strong>of</strong> Health and inform the <strong>pub</strong>lic in all<br />
matters pertaining to Public Health; conduct<br />
Certificate <strong>of</strong> Occupancy inspections for new<br />
home construction concerning areas that relate to<br />
Public Health. We provide the community with a<br />
range <strong>of</strong> services to ensure all environmental,<br />
personal and community health is protected.<br />
Additional activities included in the Health<br />
Department are much work associated with<br />
Region 31, Mass Dispensing Area as part <strong>of</strong> a<br />
State wide process dealing with the threat <strong>of</strong><br />
terrorism. Environmental concerns such as our<br />
spraying for mosquitoes and ticks to help combat<br />
West Nile Virus and Lyme disease.<br />
HIGHLIGHTS:<br />
Robert De Vito started employment as the new<br />
Environmental Health Officer after Robert<br />
Deptula retired after 30 years <strong>of</strong> <strong>Town</strong> service.<br />
Established food service training for school<br />
cafeteria staff.<br />
Completed draft ordinance for food service<br />
establishments, wells, and subsurface sewage<br />
treatment.<br />
Assumed responsibility <strong>of</strong> Health and Safety<br />
Committee which together with the Fire Marshall<br />
and Head <strong>of</strong> Maintenance develop and<br />
implement evacuation plans for the <strong>Town</strong> Hall.<br />
Environmental Health Activities<br />
Complaints<br />
Food Protection 4<br />
Housing 2<br />
Refuse/Garbage 5<br />
Rodents/Insects 0<br />
Water Quality 2<br />
Air Quality 0<br />
Sewage Disposal 0<br />
Inspection<br />
Group Home 0<br />
Day Care 3<br />
Mobile Home 0<br />
Motel/Rooming Home 0<br />
Schools 0<br />
Public Pools 4<br />
On-Site Sewage Disposal<br />
Site Inspection 7<br />
Deep Hole Tests 7<br />
Percolation Test 3<br />
New Permits Issued 5<br />
Repair Permits Issued 7<br />
Plans Reviewed 2<br />
B100a Applications 8<br />
Wells<br />
Well Site Inspections<br />
Well Permits Issued 5<br />
Laboratory Activities (samples taken)<br />
Potable Water 2<br />
Surface Water 0<br />
Ground Water 0<br />
Rabies 0<br />
Food Protection<br />
Inspections 83<br />
Re-inspections 56<br />
Temporary Events 6<br />
Plan Reviews 3<br />
Construction Inspections 2<br />
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