General Info

Putnam County Environmental Health Services provides public health protection and safety services. Its services include land development, public water supply, temporary shelter operations, solid and hazardous waste disposal and health education. The department also offers various water pollution control services, which include investigating spills, identifying pollution sources and monitoring sewage treatment. Its smoking and tobacco program restricts smoking in public places and controls sale of tobacco products to minors. The department also manages swimming pools and municipal bathing beaches. Putnam County Environmental Health Services enforces the Putnam County and New York State sanitary code, rules, regulations and guidelines. Its office is located in Brewster, N.Y.