Division of Environmental Health
Marie Carbonara, Division of Environmental Health Administrator
The Division of Environmental Health is responsible for the prevention of human injury and illness, the promotion of a healthy environment and protect our community from environmental hazards. Our department prevents, minimizes and contains adverse health events and conditions resulting from communicable disease like food, water, vector borne outbreaks, chronic disease, environmental hazards, injuries and health disparities. We ensure compliance with existing local and state public health and environmental codes, regulations and policies by conducting inspections, and providing assistance to individuals, businesses and groups. In addition, we coordinate responses to public complaints and inquiries on environmental or public health matters within Delaware County.
Environmental Health Codes:
PA Act 537 - Pennsylvania Sewage Facilities Act
Environmental Health Programs and Services:
DCHD Environmental Health license, registration, and permit information
Mosquito/West Nile:
Mosquito/West Nile: General DCHD Information
DCHD Mosquito/West Nile spraying and treatment alerts
Food Safety Inspections
DCHD Inspections, after August 10, 2022 and ongoing
Pennsylvania Department of Agriculture and DCHD Inspections, up through August 10, 2022
Animal Bites to Humans:
Animal Bites to Humans: General DCHD Information
DCHD Human Exposure to Rabies Report Form in PDF
For more information and assistance, the Delaware County Health Department Wellness Line is available 24 hours a day, 7 days a week. In addition to responding to phone calls, the Wellness Line also responds to email inquiries.
Phone: (484) 276-2100 (Available 24/7)
Email: DelcoWellness@co.delaware.pa.us
