Programs:
Mosquito Control
On-Site Sewage Treatment and Disposal System (OSTDS)
Sanitary Nuisances
Mobile Home & Recreational Vehicle Parks
Public Swimming Pools
Tanning Facilities
Food Service Program
Limited Use Community & Commercial Water Well Programs
Facility Programs
Bio-Medical Waste Program
Water Sampling Program
Body Piercing Salons
Beach Water Sampling
Animal Bites/Rabies Control
For services not listed on this site, please visit:
The Department of Agriculture or
The Department of Business and Professional Regulation
Check Wakulla's Beach Water Test Results
On-Site Sewage Treatment and Disposal System (OSTDS)
64E-6 F.A.C.
This program sets specific guidelines for the installation of sewage systems. Each system is lot / site specific and is based on the soils found there and the overall size and use of the proposed building. The ultimate goal of this program is to provide sufficient sewage treatment while preserving our Florida Aquifer.
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Sanitary Nuisances
This pertains to any condition that has the potential to pose a threat to the health or well-being of the public. This can include moquitoes, rodents, roaches, running sewage and fly breeding areas. If complaints are received we promptly investigate them and take the appropriate action.
Mobile Home & Recreational Vehicle Park
64E-15 F.A.C.
This program inspects all parks and camps within the county limits. These inspections address all issues regarding the health, safety and well being of the residents and visitors to the area.
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Public Swimming Pools
64E-9 F.A.C.
The Department inspects all pools that are intended for use by the public twice a year, more often if necessary. Strict chemical and safety guidelines must be followed, or pools will be closed until all requirements are met.
Tanning Facilities
64E-17 F.A.C.
The tanning Facility program is designed to offer guidelines to owners/operators of tanning facilities for maintaining their devices in accordance with Florida Administrative Code. This protects the users of these beds by ensuring uniform controls are met.
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Food Service Program
64E-11 F.A.C.
The food service program ensures all food service facilities, such as schools, day care centers, nursing homes, detention facilities, and any other facilities that offer food to the public, maintain the sanitary standards set forth in the Florida Administrative Code.
Limited Use Community & Limited Use Commercial Water Well Programs 64E-8 F.A.C.
This program is designed to protect the drinking water of public water supply systems (residential and commercial) serving more than 25 people per day, 60 days or more per year, or those having less than 15 connections. This program requires annual inspections and quarterly water testing.
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Facility Programs
This program covers all inspections required of this department in regard to Foster Homes, Group Care Facilities, Day Care centers, School Facilities, and Assisted Living Facilities to ensure a standard of cleanliness and safety.
Biomedical Waste Program
64E-16 F.A.C.
All facilities that generate biomedical waste must be licensed and inspected at least every 3 years. These inspections address the storage, treatment and disposal of all biomedical waste generated by the noted facility.
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Water Sampling Program
This program provides the necessary sampling containers and shipping for private water samples. These re-sent to the state lab for analysis of bacterial and E-coli content. Fees are charged for the analysis of these samples.
Body Piercing Salons
Inspections are performed on these establishments to ensure cleanliness standards and bio-medical disposal standards are met. Portable facilities are not permitted except under special conditions. Wakulla County currently has no licensed body piercing facilities.
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Beach Water Sampling
All coastal bathing areas are open to the public, and as such, are subject to water quality standards. The Department of Health has identified specific sampling areas for each county. There are two areas within Wakulla. These are Shell Point Beach and Mash Island. Our samples are currently being conducted by Franklin County Environmental Health through an inter-county agreement. If these samples are returned with high bacterial counts at any time, the beach will be posted with standard warning signs.
Animal Bites / Rabies Control
It is the responsibility of this office to maintain reports of all animal bites within the county. Through a joint effort with Wakulla County Animal Control, the health department is immediately notified when someone in the county is bitten by an animal, and we record the victim's name and where the event took place. We then monitor certain repeat biters and offer suggestions as to the disposition of the animals. When necessary, this office will send samples to the lab for rabies testing. We also maintain a connection to Animal Control when an animal has to be quarantined, and its condition upon release.
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