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  • Environmental Health Concern Form

    Please read the following information before continuing

  • Hazardous Materials

    If your complaint is regarding an active spill or a hazard that is an immediate threat to public health. Please follow the link or call the number below as this requires immediate response from our Emergency Response Team. 

    https://www.caloes.ca.gov/office-of-the-director/operations/response-operations/fire-rescue/hazardous-materials/spill-release-reporting/

    (800) 852-7550

    Septic systems, wells, and building complaints

    County Land Use Codes are enforced by Code Compliance when it comes to definciencies regarding septic systems, wells, and building structures. Failures of septic systems or unpermitted septic systems would be initially investigated by Code Compliance. 

    If you wish to file a complaint with Code Compliance please follow the link below. 

    https://nevadacounty.jotform.com/231505699261965

    Mold 

    Environmental Health does not have local regulatory enforcement capabilities to address mold issues within a rental unit. The California Landlord Tenant Guidelines provide ways to submit requests for repair or service of the mold issue with your landlord. Below is the link to the landlord tenant guidelines. 

    https://www.cdph.ca.gov/Programs/CCDPHP/DEODC/EHLB/AQS/Pages/Mold.aspx

     

    If you are a tenant and wish to research laws specific to landlord tenant issues, you can follow the link or call the number below and they may be able to provide guidance. 

    Nevada County Law Library (530)470-2594 

  • Contact Information

    Our specialists may need to contact you with follow-up questions regarding your complaint.

  • Complaint Information

    Please select ONE of the following

  • Foodborne Illness

  • Unpermitted Food Facility

  • Unsanitary Conditions

  • Public Pools

  • Body Art

  • Camps

  • Childhood Lead

  • Illegal Dumping

    Please answer the following questions to the best of your ability.

  • Neglected Pool or Other Water Source

    Please note, our Vector Control team does not have authority to force compliance. However, we do offer education and assistance to residents who may need it.
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