The Division of Environmental Health promotes and protects Public Health in the City of Columbia and Boone County through education and helping keep our surroundings safe and healthy.

Consumer Health Protection 

• City Food Code
• Report a Food Service, Lodging or Sewage complaint
• Report a suspected foodborne illness

Inspections

• Restaurants
• Tattoo Establishments
• Daycare Facilities 

Food and Beverage Safety

• Food Safety Training (Classes for food managers, handlers and servers) 
• Information for Temporary/Mobile/Permanent Food Establishments
• Food Product Dating
• Food Safety Recalls
• Responsible Alcohol Server Training (SMART)

Farmers Markets

• Guidelines for Farmers Markets

Outdoor Health Protection 

• Mosquitoes
• Ticks
• Lake, Pool & Spa Inspections
• Local Lakes Water Quality Testing Results
• Private Drinking Water Information

How do I learn more about applying for a on-site sewage/wastewater disposal system in Boone County?

• Learn more about the Boone County Wastewater Permit Program

Ordinance Information

• Boone County Code of Ordinances
• City of Columbia Code of Ordinances
• Public Health Nuisances 

 

For any other questions, contact Environmental Health at the Columbia/Boone County Department of Public Health & Human Services at (573) 874-7346, or email us at michala.wekenborg@como.gov or contact us.