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Welcome

As the local health department for ten Farmington Valley towns, one of our most important functions is to provide current public health information to our residents. We have provided information about a wide variety of public health topics and the site will be regularly updated and expanded. There are links to numerous other public health sites that can give you more detailed information and other links.

Local News & Events

CT Department of Public Health Issues Guidance for Cleaning Up Broken Compact Fluorescent Bulbs Download the fact sheet here

Please note: As of January 1, 2008 - The Farmington Valley Health District is no longer accepting ticks for Lyme Disease testing. Residents may submit ticks to the CT Agricultural Experiment Station directly. For guidelines and tick submission form, please visit our Popular Searches: Submitting Ticks section. We apologize for any inconvenience.

                     

Latest Updates

  • I have a water treatment system for my well water. What can be done with the backwash water? Click here to find out!
  • Got Mold? Click here for information about mold concerns in indoor environments
  • How Do I Dispose Of ...? Click here to learn about safe and proper disposal of items such as sharps and prescription drugs.

Product Recalls & Alerts :

FDA Warns Consumers Nationwide Not to Eat Certain Types of Raw Red Tomatoes posted 6/12/08

Having trouble keeping up with all the recent toy recalls? Track them here.


Environmental

In this section you will find information regarding our food protection, sewage disposal, child day care, and public pool inspection programs.


Community

Here, you will be able to locate topics offered to prevent disease, educate the public, and help you find the services that you are looking for.


Emergency Preparedness

What is FVHD doing to prepare for emergencies? Learn about available training for volunteers, family disaster planning, and other topics related to emergencies and disasters.


Food Ratings

Have you ever wondered about the conditions in the kitchen of your favorite restaurant? Would you like to know how restaurants fare in safe food handling practices?