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The Office of Environmental Public Health (OEPH) assures statewide control of environmental hazards through drinking water protection, radiation protection, environmental toxicology and epidemiology programs and regulation of food, pool and lodging facilities. The OEPH programs administer and enforce drinking water quality standards for public water systems in the State of Oregon, reduce and/or prevent illnesses caused by exposure to hazardous substances through health tracking, assessment and surveillance activities, and protect the health and safety of the public from environmental hazards.

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Clandestine Drug Lab Program

The Clandestine Drug Lab Program works to protect human health by assuring that properties formerly used in illegal drug manufacturing are properly evaluated, decontaminated, and are fit for re-occupancy.

Climate and Health Program

The Climate and Health Program works to help Oregonians understand the potential health impacts of climate change and to promote healthy, resilient communities.

Environmental Health Assessment Program

Our primary goal is to prevent or reduce exposure to hazardous substances from industrial waste sites, unplanned releases of toxic substances, and other sources of pollution present in Oregon's environment.

Environmental Public Health Tracking Program

The Oregon EPHT Program is working to develop a statewide network of health and environmental data that will drive actions to improve the health of communities.

Food, Pool and Lodging Health and Safety Section

The Food, Pool and Lodging Health and Safety Section protects the health and safety of the public by establishing operational and regulatory standards for the food service, pools and spas, and tourist accommodations industries.

Foodborne Illness Prevention Program

Our goal is to work in partnership with local health departments, the food service industry, and the public to reduce or eliminate the known causes of foodborne illness.

Harmful Algae Bloom Surveillance Program

We are working to gain a better understanding about the occurrence of toxic algae blooms in Oregon, and we advise the public when a bloom has been detected so people can take protective action to avoid illness.

Hazardous Substances Incident Surveillance Program

Hazardous Substances Incident Surveillance (HSIS) system's function is to identify and describe any potential health effects associated with releases of hazardous substances.

Health Impact Assessment Program

Health Impact Assessment provides decision-makers with information about how any policy, program or project may affect the health of people.

Lead Poisoning Prevention Program

These programs are working to eliminate lead poisoning in Oregon: Adult Blood Lead Epidemiology and Surveillance, Childhood Lead Poisoning Prevention and Lead-Based Paint Programs.

Occupational Public Health Program

Our mission is to identify and prevent work-related illnesses, injuries and deaths and to promote health and safety of all Oregon workers.

Oregon Beach Monitoring Program

The Oregon Beach Monitoring Program monitors the waters along Oregon's coastline for the presence of fecal bacteria, and reports elevated levels to the public.

Oregon Drinking Water Program

The Oregon Drinking Water Program administers and enforces drinking water quality standards for public water systems in the State of Oregon.

Pesticide Exposure, Safety and Tracking (PEST)

We track and conduct investigations of health effects reported by people exposed to pesticides. These reports help us to identify trends in acute pesticide poisonings and emerging pesticide hazards and guide education and outreach efforts for prevention.

Public Pool and Tourist Facility Program

This program has a long history of setting standards for public swimming pools and spas to control potential disease transmission and eliminate injuries and accidents.

Radiation Protection Services

Our mission is to promote the health and safety of the people in Oregon by protecting them from unnecessary radiation exposure.

Radon Program

The Oregon Radon Program provides technical assistance to the public regarding radon. The level of radon exposure in homes, schools, and other buildings can be determined through a simple test; testing for radon is easy, inexpensive, and effective.

Research and Education Services

Research and Education Services consists of programs that focus on the identification, assessment and prevention of occupational and environmental illnesses and injuries affecting Oregonians.

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