Programs&Services

Air

Carry out inspections of minor source facilities (gas stations, dry cleaners, paint shops, etc.) Respond to complaints of smoke (visual emissions) or odors.

Water

Carry out inspections of Public Non-Community Water Supplies. Respond to complaints of illegal discharges to the surface or groundwater.

Noise

Respond to complaints of excessive noise between residential and commercial or commercial and commercial facilities.

Solid Waste

Carry out inspections of Solid Waste Facilities, i.e.( transfer stations, compost sites, DPWs and landfills). Respond to complaints of illegal dumping of solid waste.

Pesticides

Carry out inspections of pesticide applicators for schools, restaurants, landscapers, and golf courses. Inspect shops for the sale of non-registered pesticide products.

Emergency Response

Respond to hazardous material emergencies, weapons of mass destruction, and biological hazards.

Underground Storage Tanks (UST)

Carry out inspections of regulated USTs(gas stations). Provide technical assistance with the closure of residential underground heating oil tanks that have been reported to leak.

Geographic Information Systems (GIS)

The GIS program provides mapping and spatial analysis support to all of the programs within the BCDHS as well as a number of other County Agencies.

Clean Communities

This program addresses litter control through a three-pronged approach; clean-ups, education and enforcement.