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The Environmental Health team is responsible for managing and enforcing sanitary standards that ensure health and safety in the areas of Retail Food, Child Care, and Schools. The team also reviews all septic system applications and awards permits. To speak to one of our specialists, please reach out by phone or email.
Please Note:
The Environmental Health Department has no jurisdictional authority over bed bugs, mold issues, or rodents in residential homes, apartments, and hotels.
Please contact the Colorado Department of Regulatory Agencies or the Colorado Department of Local Affairs.
The Environmental Health Department has no jurisdictional authority over any body art, piercings, tattoos, artificial tanning studios, or public and hotel pool inspections.
Selling Homemade Food in Colorado
The State of Colorado allows select foods to be prepared at home and sold to the public without a license. Please review the resources below for specific guidance on which foods qualify and how to prepare them safely. When in doubt, reach out.
Retail Food Safety in Montezuma County
The Environmental Health team is responsible for the health and safety of food operations in Montezuma County.
The mission of the Retail Food Program is to provide effective means for the prevention of foodborne illnesses in Colorado.
The vision of the program is to promote and protect public health through education and partnerships to advance food safety.
All restaurants, grocery stores, convenience stores, catering operations, food trucks, and push-carts must have a retail food license.
The Environmental Health team is devoted to establishing and enforcing sanitary standards for child care facilities. A thorough health inspection is completed once a year for all child care facilities in Montezuma County. Inspections focus on evaluating proper sanitizing and disinfecting procedures, record keeping of vaccines, and ensuring adequate supplies and procedures are in place.
The Environmental Health team enjoys collaborating with all child care facilities to ensure healthy conditions for our children.
Note: Home daycares are not regulated by Montezuma County Health Department.
The Environmental Health team is devoted to ensuring health and safety standards are met in our communities’ schools. Inspections include radon results, asbestos plan reviews, emergency procedures, sanitizing and disinfecting protocols, and medication handling.
High-risk inspections also evaluate safety systems in vocational shops, such as emergency shut-offs and proper ventilation. Chemistry labs are reviewed for safe storage and handling of chemicals.
Zoonotic diseases are illnesses that can be transmitted between animals and humans. The Environmental Health team monitors and shares resources to help prevent and respond to these risks in Montezuma County.
Radon is a naturally occurring radioactive gas that can accumulate indoors and pose serious health risks. The Environmental Health Department encourages all residents to understand the risks, test their homes, and take action if needed.
Waste tires can pose environmental and public health risks when improperly stored. If you suspect an illegal waste tire stockpile, you can report it using the form below.
Smoke from wildfires, wood stoves, and other sources can pose serious health risks, especially for children, older adults, and people with respiratory conditions. The Environmental Health Department encourages residents to take precautions during smoky conditions.
Please Note:
The Environmental Health Department receives many calls each year regarding bed bugs and mold in rental units and properties. Unfortunately, the Department has no jurisdiction in residential homes or apartments.
While the Environmental Health Department does not have jurisdiction over mold or bed bug issues in residential homes or apartments, the following organizations may offer legal guidance, tenant support, or housing-related assistance:
Air Quality Index Statewide
Advisory & Air Quality Forecast
Septic permits are now started online and accessible via the link below