Environmental Health Services

The Health District’s Environmental Health Department is responsible for enforcing the Public Health Code of Connecticut and the local Aspetuck Health District Sanitary Code.  It does so through the issuance of permits, plan reviews and regular on-site inspections.

Permits, Applications, and Information

Food Service

Food Handler Certification Classes

All Class 2, 3, and 4 establishments are required to have a Certified Food Protection Manager (CFPM). They must be a full-time employee; on-site during Peak Hours and assigned as the CFPM to only one food establishment. They must have a valid certificate from an approved testing organization.

Below are testing options:
ANSI-CFP Approved Testing Organizations
Certified Food Protection Manger Certification & Training

Restaurants, convenience stores, grocery stores, bars, schools, private clubs, and temporary food events must obtain a permit and be approved before operation. All are inspected regularly.

CT DPH Food Protection Program 

2022 FDA Food Code

Forms and Applications

Application to Operate a Food Facility

Bake Sale Application and Guidelines

Application for Multi-Use of Kitchen

Food Plan Review Guidelines

Itinerant Vendor Application

Outdoor Patio Application

Plan Review-New Establishment and Renovation

Pop-Up Cafe Permit

Temporary Event Multi-Vendor Packet

Temporary Refrigerated Truck Usage

Farmers Market Packet FS1

Farmers Market Packet D, Market Master

Farmers Market Packet F

Farmers Market Packet C, Guest Chef

Application to Operate a Temporary Food Service Booth

Septic Systems
Private Wells

Private drinking water wells are regulated to ensure proper location and installation for a safe water supply.

Drinking Water Section

Homeowners with private wells are responsible for the quality of their drinking water.  While not required, testing is recommended. Learn more about what to test for and how often to test:

State of Connecticut Department of Public Health: Private Well Checklists and Fact Sheets

Forms and Applications

Well Abandonment

Irrigation Well Application

Geothermal Well Application

Construction
Cosmetology

Salons, barber shops, spas, and massage therapy centers must obtain a permit to operate, be inspected and approved before operation. All are inspected regularly.

CT DPH Cosmetology

Forms and Applications

Application to Operate a Cosmetology Establishment

Application for Cosmetology Plan Review

Public Swimming Pools

AHD permits and inspects public swimming pools. Examples of public pools are swimming facilities located at country clubs, hotels, schools, town recreational areas, camps and condominiums.

CT DPH Public Pool Code

Forms and Applications

Public Pool Application

Beach Water Monitoring

Water samples are routinely collected from the public bathing areas to assess sanitary water quality. Sampling usually begins after Memorial Day and continues until Labor Day.

State Bathing Beach Water Monitoring Program

State Beach Closures & Advisories

Day Care & Group Homes
Other Forms, Applications and Information