Areas we work in / Ngā Wāhi Mahi

Many activities that have the potential to adversely effect our environment, consequently have adverse public health effects. Services such as running water and sewerage have contributed historically towards large improvements in population health.  Over recent years other issues such as ionisation, noise, waste management, air quality, recreational waters, shellfish gathering, and housing have become very much a part of environmental health.

The Health Protection Officers at Community and Public Health work with local and regional authorities on environmental health issues, and provide services in the following areas:

• Quality of the air we breathe
• Sanitary Burials, Cremations and Interments
• Assessment and management of contaminated land to minimise any effects on public health
• Monitoring of environmental noise controls by local territorial authorities
• Management of hazardous substances to minimise their impact on public health
• Responding to inquiries about radiation (ionising and non-ionising)
• Supporting local efforts to combat climate change

Find out about Community and Public Health's involvement in waste management.

Get information on drinking water safety and quality in the Community and Public Health region.

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