Health Department.

Healthy People in a Healthy Community is our vision for the Essex Health Department. We are committed to providing essential local public health services through on-going education, prevention of diseases, investigation ofhealth problems, monitoring and advocacy.
      The Essex Health Department provides a wide variety of environmental programs and services. The Health Department strives to ensure a healthy environment for Essex residents through education and enforcement of laws and regulations.
      The Health Department enforces applicable Connecticut General Statutes, Connecticut Public Health Code Regulations and the Essex Waste Water Management Ordinance.
      The Health Department investigates complaints concerning environmental conditions and takes appropriate enforcement action.
      This website will provide information to consumers and service providers alike. As you travel through this site you will find a listing of our program services, health articles, forms (hyperlink to applications and forms section) for complaints and permits, and information on recent health issues.
      We are happy to respond to inquiries, comments, or suggestions for new programs that will improve our community's health and safety.