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Department of Environmental Health
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Who we are

The Department of Environmental Health (DEH) enhances the quality of life for those who live and work in Santa Clara County by protecting public health, protecting the environment, educating the public, and implementing and enforcing local, state, and federal environmental laws. We work closely with the County's Public Health Department to coordinate responses to potential threats to the health of our community. 

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DEH includes:

  • Consumer Protection 
  • Solid Waste
  • Hazardous Materials 

DEH regulates retail food safety, swimming pools, small drinking water systems, onsite wastewater systems, above and underground storage tanks and cleanup, and medical and hazardous materials and waste. Accordingly, DEH serves as the Solid Waste Local Enforcement Agency.

Learn more about our team and meet our leaders.