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Environmental Health Division Address
Our mailing address is 1717 W. 5th Street Greenville, NC 27834. Our offices are located in the Development Services Building next to the County Office Building near the intersection off 5th Street/ HWY 43 N and Memorial Drive. Food, Lodging, Institutional, and Swimming Pool Sanitation:
Protecting the citizens from unnecessary environmental risks has always been a priority of Public Health. The Department of Environmental Health inspects all restaurants, food and drink stands, mobile food units, push carts, temporary food stands, stands at festivals, meat markets, hotels, motels, bed and breakfast establishments, schools, colleges, universities, childcare facilities, residential care homes, tattoo artists/establishments and swimming pools to ensure that they comply with the sanitation standards established by the state health department. For more information, please call 902-3206. For restaurant ratings, click here. Indoor Air Quality
The reduction of mold, carbon monoxide and other pollutants play a critical role in improving respiratory and general health. Pitt County Environmental Health does not have regulatory authority over indoor air quality; however there is staff available that can offer suggestions and general information. For advice about indoor air quality, please call 902-3206. To read more about indoor air quality, please click here. Lead Poisoning
The Health Department investigates places where children live, go to school or spend significant amounts of time. Environmental Health Specialists work with families and/or businesses, such as childcare facilities, to reduce the risk of exposure to hazards. Also see Lead Screening under "Children's Clinical Services" or call 902-3206. For more information please click here. Migrant Camp Inspections
Migrant camps are inspected to ensure that the wastewater facilities and drinking water supplies are in accordance with the state sanitation rules. The inspection is done prior to occupancy and the proper forms are filled out and mailed to the NC Department of Labor and the Agricultural Safety and Health Bureau who then certify the facility for use. Please call 902-3206 for more information. Mosquito Management
Pitt County uses an Integrated Pest Management approach to mosquito control. This method includes: providing prevention education to schools and civic organizations, as well as home and business owners; responding to public requests for assistance to reduce mosquito problems; trapping and identifying mosquito species at various locations around the county; and applying biological and chemical products when needed to kill mosquito populations. For more information about mosquito management, please click here. On-Site Sewage Disposal
Sites are evaluated for their suitability to dispose of sewage in a safe and sanitary manner. The evaluation is based on the soil quality, topography of the land and its intended use. Permits are issued or denied in accordance to the criteria established by state law. On-site sewage disposal systems are designed, inspected and monitored according to state law. Please call 902-3206 for more information. To read a pamphlet about septic systems go to Septic System Guide on the resources page or to read a shorter version click here. Private Drinking Water Supplies
Effective July 1, 2007, all private drinking water wells in Pitt County are required to be permitted by the Environmental Health Division prior to installation of a new well or repair or abandonment of an existing well. The permitting process begins with the completion of an application for the Construction, Repair, or Abandonment of a Drinking Water Well. Following the evaluation of the property or the existing well, staff will then issue an authorization to construct or repair a well which details siting requirements. An inspection by Environmental Health staff during installation of the well and inspection of the well head are required. The last step in the process is collection of a water sample for laboratory analysis. All elements of the permitting process are intended to ensure that state laws and rules are followed. Similar procedures exist for the abandonment of an existing well.
Environmental Health staff will also collect water samples for analysis from private wells that meet state construction standards if the wells were installed prior to July 1, 2007. All water samples are sent to the State Public Health Laboratory for analysis.
For more information about the requirements for new or existing private drinking water wells, please call 902-3206.
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