Food Service
Eastern Highlands Health District regulates all food service establishments operating within the district through our food service licensing and inspection program. Any place where food is prepared and intended for individual portion service is considered a food service establishment including restaurants, cafeterias, grocery and convenience stores, coffee shops and delis. Caterers and itinerant food vendors are also regulated by the health district through our licensing and inspection program.
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See Food Recalls
Food Service License and Permit Applications
Health Code Violation Complaint Form
Septic Systems
EHHD provides oversight of all septic system installations and repairs within the district. This oversight begins with the site investigation and soil testing and continues through the plan review, permit approval and construction inspection stages of the installation process in order to ensure a proper installation of the septic system. A properly installed septic system, or subsurface sewage disposal system, is required by the Connecticut Public Health Code in order to protect the health and safety of the the homeowners, property users and the general public.
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Septic Permit and Plan Review Applications
Wells & Water Quality
Eastern Highlands Health District, in cooperation with the State Department of Consumer Protection, is responsible for ensuring that on-site water wells are installed and maintained in a sanitary manner. Well permits are needed for new wells, deepening existing wells, hydrofracting, geothermal wells and well abandonment.
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Well Permit & Water Treatment Applications
Soil Testing
Soil tests, including deep soil test pits and percolation tests, are needed on properties served by on-site septic systems to determine site suitability and limitations for on-site sewage disposal. The soil testing also provides critical information needed for locating, sizing and designing the septic system. Soil testing is needed when proposing projects and submitting plans for new property development, subdivision, septic system repair, and B100a project reviews. Only a sanitarian can make the final determination if a soil test is needed. Please call or email to inquire.
Building Projects
Most building projects require approval from the local health district before a building permit is issued. Obtaining approval from the local health district is a critical step to insure a safe and sanitary project that will pose no risk to you, your neighbors and future owners of the property. Obtaining approval from the health district does not need to be a stressful experience. The key to a quick approval is to be well informed and to provide that information at the time of initial application. The following detailed processes will help to provide the information you need to speed through the health district approvals as quickly as possible. Of course do not forget to check with the local building and zoning officials for any requirements they may have.
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Building Project Applications
Public Bathing Areas/Swimming Pools
All public bathing areas are inspected throughout the swimming season. Water samples are collected from each area once per week for swimming water quality testing and monitoring. Results are available to the public.
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All public and semi-public swimming pools within the district are inspected for compliance with the Connecticut Public Health Code including the new Virginia Graeme Baker Pool & Spa Safety Act, for the prevention of Recreational Safety & Water Illness. With most pools within the district being seasonal, the pools are inspected each year before opening and must be in compliance with the health code prior to being issued their license and allowed to open. The inspection process involves checking compliance of the water chemistry as well as ensuring proper safety equipment & procedures.