Our partial service Sanitarian Program provides environmental health education to residents of St. Lawrence County on topics including: 

• Water Quality
• Septic Systems
• Mold
• Pests

Additionally, the Sanitarian investigates public health nuisances within St. Lawrence County. 

To file a formal public health complaint

Complaint Form *Please read all instructions before submitting your complaint form. Only complaints within St. Lawrence County and under public health jurisdiction will be addressed*

For concerns outside the purview of the Sanitarian, please contact the appropriate agency.

News:

Protect Yourself from Tickborne Disease this Hunting Season

Tips for Critter Proofing Your Home

Tips for Lead-Safe Gardening

Tips for DIY Lead-Safe Renovations

Guidance for Maintaining Septic Systems

Information on Household Water and Sewage

• Private Well Class: Educational Materials for Private Well Owners
• Disinfecting a Well & Boil Water Advisory
• NYSDOH: Coliform Bacteria in Drinking Water Supplies
• Cornell Cooperative Extension: Hard Water
• Opflow: Phew! My Hot Water Smells Like Rotten Eggs
• EPA: Wastewater Technology Fact sheet Ultraviolet Disinfection
• NYSDOH: Septic System Operation and Maintenance

Information on Environmental Nuisance Issues

• New York State Tenants' Rights Guide
• How to Make your Bed a Safe Haven from Bed Bugs
• Stop Bed Bugs Safely
• Flea Control
• NYSDOH: Get Rid of Cockroaches
• EPA: A Brief Guide to Mold, Moisture, and Your Home
• NYSDOH: Indoor Air Quality Information About Mold

Additional Environmental Resources

• New York State Department of Environmental Conservation
• United States Environmental Protection Agency