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Public Health OutreachOur efforts in this area included distribution of educational materials, pressreleases and cable television releases on pertinent public health issues, includingemergency preparedness. We also assisted in numerous requests for informationon radon, lead paint, asbestos, Title 5 and septic systems, safe foodhandling practices, mosquito control, West Nile Virus, Eastern Equine Encephalitisand rabies.Mercury Recovery ProgramThe Board of Health offered a mercury collection program to prevent mercuryfrom entering the waste stream. Items accepted at the Board of Health includethermostats, thermometers, button cell batteries, and elemental mercury.Also, a free digital thermometer was provided for every household that broughtin fever thermometers.Medication Disposal ProgramThe Board of Health and the Milton Police Department participated in theNational Prescription Drug Take-Back Day in April to prevent unwanted medicationfrom entering the waste stream and from getting to the hands of ouryouth. Over 150 pounds of unwanted medication was collected. In addition,the Board of Health obtained a grant to provide a kiosk at the police stationproviding a 24/7 disposal option for residents.Summary of Inspectional ServicesFood Establishments (routine inspections, re-inspections & consultations) . . 203Housing Code Enforcement(includes inspections, lead determinations & court actions). . . . . . . . . . . 14Misc. Inspections (tanning, ice rinks) . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 3Public Health and Environmental Complaints(investigations and re-inspections) . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 89Recreational Camps for Children(plan reviews, consultations and inspections) . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 14Septic System Installation Inspections . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 4Septic System Percolation Tests/Soil Evaluations . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 3Septic System Plan Reviews and Consultations . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 8Septic System Inspection Reports . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 11Swimming Pools (public and semi-public) . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 52103

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