Environmental Health in the Huon Valley
Council's Environmental Health section consists of an Environmental Health Officer and Business Support Officer. The Environmental Health team performs many roles, being responsible for the assessment and management of risks to public health, safety and wellbeing, as well as providing direction and education to the community. Environmental Health activities covered by Huon Valley Council include:
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Air Quality Issues
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Complaints - Council's Environmental Health Officer is available to discuss and investigate any public health or environmental complaint.
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Environmental Nuisances-
Download: Noise Information(119 kb)
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Environmental Water Quality
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The Growers Market - Make It, Bake It, Grow It, Sell It
Download: Growers Market Certificate of Registration Application Kit
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Food Handler Training
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Food Poisoning Incident Investigation
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Food Premises Licensinng-
Download: Food Premises Application Form
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Food Sampling Programs
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On-site Waste Water Management
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Rainwater Tanks-
Download: Rainwater Tank Policy Brochure
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School Immunisation Programs
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Sharps Disposal - Private needle users, such as diabetics, can obtain free sharps containers from Council's Environmental Health Department.
On-site Waste Water Disposal Systems
You are required to obtain a special plumbing permit to alter or install a septic tank or on-site waste water system. The application below is required to be completed and forwarded to Council, together with payment of the relevant application fees, so a permit can be issued by the Environmental Health Officer. The document below explains the process required and all the relevant documents that need to be submitted with your application.
Download: Application Form and Information for Special Plumbing Permit
Decommissioning of Septic Tanks
When existing premises are connected to the sewer or new septic systems are installed, all redundant septic tank(s) are to be decommissioned in accordance with the instructions contained within this document. This is required so that up to date records of the property can be kept by Huon Valley Council to inform future owners of the location of the decommisioned tank(s) for future building purposes.
Download: Decommissioning of Septic Tanks
For further information, please contact Council's Environmental Health Department during normal business hours on (03) 6264 0350
