"Ensuring a Healthy Environment"

 325 South Morgan St., Suite C
Roxboro, NC 27573

Phone:(336)597-1790
Fax:(336)597-7808

Office Hours: (Monday-Friday) 8:30 am - 5:00 pm

Environmental Health is a division of the Person County Health Department and is responsible for providing services that protect and promote public health. Our program responsibilities include food and lodging inspections, the design and inspection of onsite wastewater disposal systems, the inspection and monitoring of private water supplies, and the investigation of environmental health complaints.

You may request Environmental Health services by submitting an application to our office, or by using the Citizen Self-Service Link Below.  The self-service portal allows you to create an account, apply for services online, pay fees and track the progress of your application.  With either option, an invoice will be mailed or emailed to you once the application is reviewed and accepted as complete.  To use the self-service portal, select ‘Apply’ and enter ‘Environmental Health’ in the search bar.  This will display all environmental health application options. 

Please note: There will be a 3.25% service charge for all credit card payments.

Click here to apply for services online 

Food and Lodging Program
The Food and Lodging Program strives to protect public health by permitting and inspecting food service establishments and other regulated facilities and institutions that touch our lives daily.

*View available establishment inspection reports by clicking HERE

Onsite Wastewater Program (Septic Systems)
The Onsite Wastewater Disposal Program is charged with protecting groundwater quality and preventing the spread of wastewater related disease.

*View available septic system information by tax map and parcel number on the Person County Laserfiche Repository.  Information is not available for all parcels.  Please contact our office to verify that permits for uninstalled systems are valid.

Well and Water Quality Program
The Well and Water Quality Program is responsible for ensuring that private water supplies are protected and provide safe potable water to the users.

*View available well and water quality information by tax map and parcel number on the Person County Laserfiche Repository.  Information is not available for all parcels.

Other Person County Environmental Health Programs
Environmental Health is also responsible for ensuring that public swimming pools and tattoo parlors operate safely and are in compliance with State regulations, as well as collaborating with other Health Department staff in lead investigations. 

Other Environmental Health Topics and Resources
The State of North Carolina provides local support and technical assistance under a wide variety of environmental programs.