Public Health and Environment

The department of Public Health and Environment (PHE) provides services to protect, promote and improve the community’s health and the environment. 

We Want To Hear From You!

Take a short survey to inform local planning for groundwater and solid waste programs. 
Learn more and take the survey! 

Newsletters

The department regularly publishes electronic newsletters. If you would like to be notified and received a copy of the newsletters when a new issue is published, subscribe now to the Environmental eUpdate and/or the Living Healthy Washington County E-News.

Reporting

• To report a suspected foodborne illness call 1-877-FOOD-ILL (1-877-366-3455) from within Minnesota, submit your report to MDH using the Foodborne and Waterborne Illness Report, or email health.foodill@state.mn.us.
• If you are a healthcare provider reporting an infectious disease, visit the Infectious Disease Reporting section of the Minnesota Department of Health (MDH) website or call 651-201-5414.
• To report a concern or complaint about a possible environmental hazard or public health nuisance, call the department or report online at Report a Concern and submit the information. Your report will go directly to the department for follow up.