County Sanitary Code

Use this link to view or download a copy of the Sanitary Code of the Cattaraugus County Health District (Reference 1, Format: PDF, File Size: 209 KB)

Public Water Systems

See Reference 7 and Reference 8

• Provide technical assistance to water suppliers.
  

• Monitor the quality of water to ensure compliance with State & Federal drinking water regulations.
  

• Coordinate operator certification programs and training.
  

 

Private Water Systems

• Conduct mandatory surveys of systems for real property transfers.
  (See Form 3)
  

• Provide education and recommendations to insure proper well development and protection.   Provide well disinfection instructions.
  (See Reference 4)
  

• Analysis of drinking water for bacteria and nitrates by the Cattaraugus County Laboratory.
  (See Reference 2)
  

Private Sewage Systems

• Conduct mandatory surveys of systems for real property transfers.
  (See Form 3)
  

• Conduct soil percolation tests and design septic systems for single family homes. (See Reference 10)
  

• Issue permits to construct and operate private systems.
  (See Form 2)
  

• Respond to complaints of improper sewage disposal.
  

Environmental Complaints / Nuisances & Concerns

• Env. Health Complaint / Referral Form (see Form 12)

• Conduct investigations of environmental pollution and public health nuisances.
  

• Make recommendations and utilize public health laws for correction of all public health hazards.

• Mosquito control / West Nile Virus

• Lead paint hazard control
  

Animal Bites / Rabies

• By law, any animal bite of a person must be reported to the Health Department.
  

• An investigation of every bite is conducted to ensure that there is no risk for rabies infection.
  

• Submit suspected rabies specimens to the NYS Laboratory for testing.
  

• Conduct free animal Rabies vaccination clinics.
  

Tobacco Use Laws

• Enforcement of NYS Public Health Law, Article 13-F, "Regulation of Tobacco Products and Herbal Cigarettes; Distribution To Minors"
   

• Enforcement of The Sanitary Code of the Cattaraugus County Health District, Part 31, "Placement of Tobacco Products".
  (See Reference 10)
   

• Enforcement of NYS Public Health Law 13-E, "Regulation of Smoking In Public And Work Places". (See Reference 9)
  

  • Application For Registration As A Membership Association Pursuant To The NYS Clean Indoor Air Act (See Form 9)
     

Inspection & Permit Issuance

Application for a Permit to Operate

• Restaurants

• Mobile Home Parks

• Temporary Food Stands

  • Application and general information (See Form 11)
  • Subpart 14-2 of the NYS Sanitary Code - Temporary Food Service Establishments (See Reference 9)

• Hotels & Motels

• Tattoo Shops

• Public Water Systems

• Children's Camps 

• Campgrounds

• Public Swimming Facilities

Review & Approval of
Engineering Plans

• Realty Subdivisions

• Sewage Treatment Systems

• Public Water Systems

• Temporary Residents

• Mobile Home Parks

• Public Swimming Pools

For information about any of the above services, please call the Cattaraugus County Health Department at
373-8050 or 1-800-251-2584.