Environmental Health

Smokefree Workplace Program

Investigate smoking complaints and issue fines if necessary, regarding smoking in public places. To file a complaint call (866)-559-OHIO (6446).

Facts about Secondhand Smoke

Food Safety

License and inspect all food operations to ensure food safety. Food Operation Plan Review Application must be submitted for all new or extensively remodeled operations prior to start of construction.

Food Operation Plan Review Application

Investigate citizen complaints about unsafe or unsanitary conditions in food operations.  Investigate allegations of contaminated food or foodborne illness Food Operation Complaint Form

All Food Program inspections are public record. You may request a copy of an inspection report for any of our licensed food operations by contacting the health department at 330-821-7373 or by emailing our department or staff in the Contact Us Section of our website.

Rabies Control

Investigate animal bites to ensure animals are rabies free. Perform rabies virus analysis on animals through the Ohio Department of Health laboratory.

School Safety

Inspect the school environment to provide children with a learning environment that includes provisions for their health and safety.

Swimming Pools

Inspect public and semi-public pools to confirm water quality and prevent the potential for disease transmission. Confirm that all approved safety equipment is available and in working order.

Lead Poisoning in Children

Collaborate with the Ohio Department of Health for environmental assessments on all children reported with elevated blood lead levels and provide information regarding proper cleaning of surfaces or abatement procedures. This program is coordinated with the public health nursing division.

Nuisances

Investigate and remove nuisance conditions. These situations include but are not limited to garbage, animal waste, sewage, and foul odors.  Nuisance Complaint Form

Housing

Inspect complaints regarding housing issues. These situations involve sanitary conditions and overall maintenance issues. The department is also very active with a demolition program to remove condemned and blighted structures from the community. Contact the environmental division at 330-821-7373 to discuss. Housing Regulations

Plumbing

All commercial plumbing installations either new or remodel require plumbing plan review.  Plans must be submitted to the Stark County Health Department for plan review.  They are located at 7235 Whipple Ave. NW, North Canton, Ohio 44720. Phone number is 330-493-9904.  Plumbing Plan Review Application  

The Alliance City Health Department licenses all plumbing contractors performing work in the City of Alliance. Permits are required for all new or remodel construction work. Plumbing contractors can register by using the Plumbing Registration Application (PDF). The registration fee is $100.00. Plumbing Permit Application (PDF) is available here.

Mosquito Control

Yearly spring and summer mosquito larviciding is performed in our mapped wet and swampy areas of the city. Adult mosquito spraying is performed city wide as needed based on mosquito surveillance and nuisance complaints.

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