Public Health Center

1121 Linden St.
Cape Girardeau, MO  63701
Phone: (573) 335-7846
Fax: (573) 335-_____

Office Hours: 8:00 AM - 4:30 PM Monday through Friday

• _____________________, Sanatarian

The environmental sanitarians are deputized agents of the Missouri Department of Health. Their responsibilities include:

• INSPECTING Restaurants, taverns, schools, senior citizens centers, Head Start and day care centers, public swimming pools and lodging establishments.

• RESPONDING to questions about private water and sewage.

• ADVISING people about public health (rabies, indoor air, etc.)

• COLLECTING private water samples upon request.

• PROVIDING environmental education.

• APPROVING private water and sewage facilities for Farmer's Home Administration, Federal Housing Authority, VA and upon request, individual home buyers.

• INVESTIGATING complaints which indicate public health problems such as foodborne illnesses.

• ISSUING notices of violation when other options fail.