The Public Health Department focuses on community and population-level health, preventing and addressing root causes of health inequity across a range of communicable and chronic diseases.
The Environmental Health Department works to keep our air, water, and food safe; it regulates, protects, and promotes the health of everyone in Alameda County by enforcing environmental health codes to reduce exposure to toxins and diseases.
Our hazardous waste management programs ensure responsible waste disposal practices and compliance, protecting the well-being of our community and preserving natural resources.
Our program oversees the safe disposal of hazardous waste from residents and local businesses, protecting public health and the environment through proper waste management practices.