Disinfecting Contaminated Wells and Water Sources

Environmental health is one of the first concerns of any civilization - and a cornerstone of public health. It is a foundation upon which the health and wealth of Saint Louis County depend. Here's a glimpse of the ongoing thought and work that goes into keeping our environmental services among the best in the land.

We take a lot for granted. That the air we breathe will not make us sick. That the food from the store or restaurant will not hurt our family. That the water we drink is not contaminated. The Department of Health's Environmental Health Services protect the air you breathe, the food you eat, the water you drink... and more. They make our County a healthier place to live, work, play and do business.

Environmental Services Finder

Environmental Administration   111 South Meramec, 2nd Floor   Clayton, MO 63105   615-1698  TTY: 615-8428 Air Pollution Control:   615-8924 Public Health Sanitation:   615-8900 Waste Management:   615-8958 Lead Poisoning Prevention/Healthy Homes:  615-5323 Environmental Health Laboratories: 615-8324  Community offices North County Government Center 21 Village Square Hazelwood, MO 63042 615-7469  TTY: 615-7457 South County Government Center Keller Plaza, 4556 Lemay Ferry Road Saint Louis County, MO 63129 615-4027  TTY: 615-4001 West County Government Center 78 Clarkson Wilson Centre Chesterfield, MO 63017 615-0929  TTY: 615-0998  Animal Shelters For pet licensing/registration; proper care and shelter; stray animals; animal bites; excessive barking, accumulation of feces, etc. Visit our lost pets, adoptable pets or responsible pet owner pages. North Animal Shelter 4100 Seven Hills Drive Saint Louis County, MO 63033 831-6500 South Animal Shelter 77 Hunter Road Ladue, MO 63124 726-6655  Vector Control For rodent control: provides traps and advice; baits sewers and public easements. For mosquito control: provides larvicide and adulticide services. 727-3097

Air Pollution Control For air quality concerns; air pollutants, open burning problems and burning permits; and for asbestos removal information. 615-8924 or 615-8923 Lead Poisoning Prevention For lead poisoning prevention and lead removal information, and for blood test information and appointments. 615-LEAD Healthy Homes For industrial noise complaints, hazardous materials; indoor air quality; industrial/general safety; hazardous materials and environmental noise. 615-8934 Public Health Sanitation For restaurant licensing and inspections; unsanitary conditions and food poisoning; sewage in yard or creek; failing septic systems; and non-residential swimming pools. Visit our Safe Food Center. General information: 615-8900 Waste Management For waste hauler complaints; leaky or open garbage containers; placement of containers; trash around dumpsters; unsanitary dumpsters; garbage stored in vehicles; vacated residences with trash at the curb; residential medical disposal, illegal dumping of garbage and miscellaneous debris, waste oil, antifreeze, yard waste; composting yard waste. Visit our education site for education and information on waste reduction, recycling and household hazardous waste disposal. Phone: 615-8958 Hotline phone: 286-9200 Waste Management businesses: Get copies of forms. This takes you to our Form Finder service. Select Forms by Department = Health and click the "Find Forms by Dept" button. You'll need Adobe Acrobat. Environmental Health Laboratories The Environmental Laboratory tests and reports on samples delivered for well water, milk, allergen or radiological analyses. Visit our Pollen and Mold Center. Phone: 615-8324