Lakelands Public Health - Inspection Services

Application

Call or visit * no referral required * appointments or registration required for certain programs or classes

Eligibility / Target Population

Varies depending on service

Fees

Varies by program

Contacts

Julie Ingram - Manager, Environmental Health
705-743-1000 ext 351 * jingram@lakelandsph.ca

Languages

English

Language Notes

Food handler certification may be offered in languages other than English; call for more information.

Area Served

Peterborough (City of) and area

Accessibility

Wheelchair Accessible

Accessibility Note

Other office locations located in Port Hope, Lindsay, and Haliburton

Description of Services:

Inspection Services:

Food safety - Food handler certification courses. Inspection of retaurants, food stores, and other food premises. Recalls of hazardous foods * Food safety awareness

Rabies Control - Surveillance and public awareness. Investigation of possible human exposures to rabies and confinement for suspect animals

Health Hazards - Investigation and inspection of complaints related to public health hazards, including residential and public settings

Safe Water - Interpretation of water analysis reports and information on health effects. Inspection of Small Drinking Water Systems. Testing and reporting on municipally-owned public beaches * Inspection of Public Recreational Water Facilities. Response to adverse water quality incidents

Sewage Disposal - Sewage system permits and inspection. Investigations of sewage disposal complaints * Review of land development proposals

Tobacco Control - Inspection and enforcement of the Smoke-Free Ontario Act, including complaint response