Division of Environmental Health

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Division of Environmental Health
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Safe drinking water, food and sanitary practices.

End Result A: The environment is protected from solid waste and pesticide pollution.

While 100% of Class I and Class II municipal solid waste facilities within Alaska have the required authorization from the State to operate, only 27% of Class III facilities have been authorized. The Class III level has declined from 31% in FY 2005, showing a significant area of need for increased compliance assistance.

End Result B: Citizens are protected from unsafe food.

Over 1.2 million pounds of dairy, seafood and retail foods were detained in FY 2009, more than a million pound increase from FY 2008.

End Result C: Laboratory testing information is available for assessment of risks to public health and the environment.

The Environmental Health Lab was successful in analyzing 98% of samples submitted in FY 2009, with those not tested being due to sample problems.

End Result D: Drinking water is safe.

94% of the population served by public water systems in FFY 2008 was served by those in compliance with health-based standards.

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