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

Food and Beverage Safety

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

• Food Handler Training Class (Food safety training classes for food managers, handlers and servers) 
• Temporary/Mobile/Permanent Food Establishments
• Food Product Dating
• Food Safety Recalls
• Responsible Alcohol Server Training (SMART)
• CDC Feature on Keeping Backyard Poultry 

Farmers Markets

• Guidelines for Farmers Markets

Inspections

• Restaurants
• Tattoo Establishments
• Daycare Facilities 

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 the Division of Environmental Public Health at the Columbia/Boone County Department of Public Health and Human Services at (573) 874-7346, email us or contact us.