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Alameda County Department of Environmental Health operates various programs to protect the public. Some timely news items follow:

  • Storage of Biodiesel in Underground Tanks (6/12/09)

  • The California State Water Resources Control Board is evaluating the feasibility of storing biodiesel fuels in underground storage tanks. Currently, biodiesel up to B5 (a mix of 95% diesel, 5% biofuel) can be stored in an underground tank under the same conditions as 100% diesel. Biodiesel mixtures containing greater than 20% biofuel cannot be stored in an underground tank. Mixtures between 5% and 20% may be stored in underground tanks under certain conditions. Learn more...

  • Unidocs Online Hazardous Materials Reporting System Moves To Cal/EPA Website (6/12/09)

  • Effective 8/20/09, UNIDOCS Hazardous Materials Online Inventory Project will become part of Cal/EPA. Learn more...

  • H1N1 (Swine) Flu (5/22/09)

  • The Centers for Disease Control, state and local health departments continue to track the H1N1 virus, a respiratory disease caused by a type of influenza found in both pigs and humans. H1N1 cases identified in the U.S. are being transmitted person-to-person. California and more than 40 other states have confirmed cases of H1N1. Learn more...

    Pocket Guide to Preparing for Pandemic Flu   (178Kb)*


  • National Recreational Water Illness Prevention Week (5/21/09)

  • May 18-24 is 2009 National Recreational Water Illness Prevention Week. Preventable injuries account for as many as 5,200 emergency room visits each year. Almost half of the 2007 injuries occurred at a residence. Learn more...  (58.2Kb)*

  • Recall of spices packaged by UNION INTERNATIONAL FOOD COMPANY (3/30/09)

  • White and black pepper products from the company’s Union City facility in the Bay Area have been associated with an outbreak of Salmonella. Union International Food Company has initiated a voluntary recall of pepper and all other similar spice products repackaged in its facility. These products do not bear lot codes and were sold primarily to distributors and restaurants in California and Oregon. Learn more...

  • No Change In Billing Services (3/16/09)

  • Department of Environmental Health has reviewed its current billing procedure; there will be no changes to our billing services. Learn more...  (30Kb)*

  • Vector Control and Disease Assessment Ballot Measures Approved to Annex Emeryville and Fremont (1/13/09)

  • On January 13, 2009 the Alameda County Board of Supervisors (BOS) conducted a Public Hearing to hear the tabulation results of Vector Control and Disease Control Assessment for the Alameda County Vector Control Services District to annex the cities of Emeryville and Fremont. C. G. Uhlenberg, LLP, the tabulator certified the results, in summary, 70.23% of the valid ballots for Emeryville and 66.35% of the valid ballots received were in support of the proposed assessment. Learn more... 

  • Virginia Graeme Baker Pool and Spa Safety Act (1/30/09)

  • On December 19, 2007, the President signed into law the Virginia Graeme Baker Pool and Spa Safety Act. Annually, an average of 283 drowning deaths (2003-2005) and 2,700 emergency room-treated submersion injuries (2005-2007) occur in children under 5 in pools and spas. From 1997-2007, there were 9 deaths and 63 injuries due to suction entrapment Learn more... 

  • Body Art (Tattooing), Body Piercing and Permanent Cosmetics Ordinance (4/27/09)

  • The Tattoo Ordinance was approved by the Board of Supervisors on December 9, 2008 and became effective January 8, 2009. The ordinance applies in all areas of Alameda County except for the City of Berkeley. Registration and compliance information has been posted and has been sent to registered artists and establishments. If you have questions or wish to report a complaint please call 510-567-6790. Learn more... 

  • Health Safety Notices

  • California Department of Public Health provides information on potentially tainted foods and other issues relating to the public's well-being. Learn more...

Employment Opportunities
  • Careers In Environmental Health

  • Working in the Environmental Health field can be a rewarding occupation, enabling one to positively impact the environment and protect the public's health. Learn more... *

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> Food Safety Certification 2009 Schedule and Registration: classes taught in English  (28kb)*and Spanish (28kb)*
>Hazardous Materials Business Plan   (735kb)**
> Designated UST Operator" Form  (37kb)*
> Temporary Events Vendor Application   (26kb)*
> Application for Artist Registration to Perform Tattooing, Body Piercing, or Permanent Cosmetics   (38kb)*
> Application for Facility Registration to Perform Tattooing, Body Piercing, or Permanent Cosmetics   (32kb)*
> Bloodborne Pathogen Exposure Plan   (27kb)*

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