Environmental Health
Environmental Health protects our community by investigating, monitoring and regulating the activities in our environment that may affect our health and contribute to the transmission of disease.
SERVICES
Septic Systems
Permitting and inspections:
- All septic systems
- Aerobic treatment units
- Industrial manufacturing and commercial
- Septic tank pump trucks
Issues permits for approvals of new homes, modifications and repairs.
For additional information on septic tank system rules, statutes, forms, and policies, visit: http://www.doh.state.fl.us/Environment/ostds/index.html.
Septic tank and drain field installation
Access to Well and Septic Information on Your Property
Find the location of your septic system or well. Follow these steps:
Visit: https://s2.ebridge-solutions.com/ebridge/3.0/default.aspx
User Name: PUBLIC
Password: PUBLIC
File Cabinet:
Click Login
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On the top of the page, click Retrieve
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On the drop down menu, choose permit type. There are three (3) categories: Septic, Well, and I/M (Industrial Manufacturing and Commercial systems).
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Enter the property address (i.e. house number), street name (without north, east, west, or south), and other information such as lot, block and subdivision. Usually entering just a house number is a good idea as it will bring up two or three properties to choose from.
Once you have accessed information on your property, you will be able to rotate the site plans, using the buttons on top. You also have the ability to print out the information or e-mail it to your contractor.
We have thousands of permits entered. Updates will occur periodically. Please contact us if you have difficulty finding your permit.
Food Operations: Restaurants & Grocery Stores
Most restaurants in our state are regulated by the Department of Business and Professional Regulation. You can contact them at 850-487-1395 or email: call.center@dbpr.fl.us.
Most grocery stores and convenience stores in our state are regulated by the Department of Agriculture and Consumer Services. You can contact them at 850-245-5520 or email: foodsafe@doacs.state.fl.us.
The Martin County Health Department regulates food service operations located in institutional settings such as schools, nursing homes, hospitals, correctional facilities, civic and fraternal organizations, bars and lounges that don't prepare foods, theaters that limit their food service to items customarily served at theaters such as beverages, popcorn, hot dogs and nachos; and churches that serve the public.
You may also contact this office by email: Under Florida law, e-mail addresses are public records. If you do not want your e-mail address released in response to a public records request, do not send electronic mail to this entity. Instead, contact this office by phone or in writing.
Email: DLCHD43WebFeedback@doh.state.fl.us Telephone: 772-221-4090 Address: Martin County Health Department, Environmental Health, 3441 SE Willoughby Blvd., Stuart, FL 34994
Mobile Home Parks
Permits and inspects mobile home parks, RV parks and recreational camps.
Migrant and Minimum Housing
Inspects migrant housing facilities and labor camps.
Petroleum Storage Tanks
Inspects regulated storage tanks storing hazardous materials at gas stations, marinas and businesses.
Wells
Issues well construction permits and inspections to ensure construction standards are met.
Limited Use Public Water Systems
Permits, inspects and monitors small public water systems that are supplied by wells. Water sampling for bacteria, lead and nitrate service is available through this program.
Groundwater Monitoring
Locates and samples drinking water wells around reported contamination sites, generates survey reports based on data and reports individual results to residents/owners.
Private Water
Responds to general drinking water concerns (refers to local utilities as needed). Private well water testing is available for a fee.
Serina Jones collecting a water sample.
Beach and River Water Sampling
Monitors levels of bacteria at public beaches and recreational waterways and post warnings, when needed, to help prevent waterborne human disease.
Permits and inspects community and commercial wading pools, swimming pools, spas and freshwater public swim areas for safety, sanitation and properly operating equipment.
Tanning and Body Piercing Facilities
Facilities Inspections
Inspects facilities which are permitted by other agencies such as Child Care Facilities, Foster Homes, Assisted Living Facilities, Group Homes and Public/Private Schools to ensure standards for a safe living and working environment.
For more information, call 772-221-4090.