Middle-Brook Regional Health Commission ENVIRONMENTAL HEALTH
Below is a list of resources to help manage the 'after-flood' cleanup.
Click on the needed resource:
FLOOD RESOURCES: A list of links to local and national resources for guidance and information
FLOOD GUIDELINES FOR RESTAURANTS
FLOOD CLEAN-UP GUIDANCE: How to clean your home or apartment after a flood
FLOOD FACT SHEET FROM THE CENTERS FOR DISEASE CONTROL AND PREVENTION: General guidance on preventing illness from flood-damaged food and water, and safet clean procedures.
PAUTAS DE LA LIMPIEZA GENERAL DE LA INUNDACIONS
The NJ Department of Health and Senior Services (NJDHSS) mandates that local Boards of Health monitor areas of potential environmental concern in order to protect the public's health. The MBRHC staff of two full-time and one part-time Registered Environmental Health Specialists (REHS) conduct a wide range of routine and specialized inspections, including:
- Wells and septic systems
- Restaurant Inspections
- Public and private camps
- Public swimming pools
- Pet shops and kennels
- Lead Testing
- Radon Information and Home Test Kits
Wells and Septic Systems - Check out these resources to learn about safe maintenance of an existing septic system, or Certified Labs that can help you test the quality of your well water. Are you buying or selling a home that uses well water? Be sure you know about NJ's Private Well Testing Act regarding well water testing. Still have questions? Contact us to speak with a licensed REHS. If you are building a new septic system or well, please contact your municipal town hall before you begin, to assure you have completed the necessary forms.
Restaurant Inspections - Retail food establishments in each town served are inspected on an annual basis. In the event there is an 'Unsatisfactory' or 'Conditional' inspection result, the establishment is required to remedy the problem and be inspected again. For the most recent retail food establishment - and other facilities-- inspection results, click on the appropriate town in which it is located:
Please note that facilities in RED have participated in an MBRHC Food Handler's Course.
Has your restaurant lost power? Experienced a flood? Here are a few helpful resources:
- Qué a hacer cuando el agua se contamina en establecimientos comerciales
- Pautas para manejar emergencias de la interrupción de la energía
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Recycling, Solid Waste and Hazardous Waste Disposal In addition to town resources for recycling and routine waste disposal, Somerset County offers additional information and resources for safe disposal of hazardous materials and other solid waste, such as tires. | |
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LEAD TESTING -- Recent media reports have been alerting us almost daily to the identification of lead in children toys. Whether the source of lead exposure is children's toys, old peeling paint, household products, or other items, the risk of exposure -- particularly for children -- to lead is very serious. MBRHC is pleased to have on staff a Certified Lead Inspector, to help residents better identify potential risks around the home. |   |
Frequently Asked Questions about Rabies
Information from the CDC about Bats and Rabies
To protect domestic animals in our communities, MBRHC continues to offer FREE rabies vaccination clinics for cats and dogs. Because this is a state-funded effort, pet owners must be residents of New Jersey to participate, and can attend any one of the above clinics. 
Please be sure to bring cats in a cat-carrier, and keep all dogs on a leash. Note that dates andtimes are subject to change -- please call to confirm prior to clinic!
Here's the Schedule for Fall 2011:
Saturday, November 5th, 9:00 am - 10:00 am - South Bound Brook
Saturday, November 5th, 11:00 am- 12:00 pm - Green Brook
Saturday, December 3rd, 9:00 am - 10:00 am - Watchung
Saturday, December 3rd, 11:00 am - 12:00 pm - Bound Brook
Don't forget to license your dogs and cats!! If you or your animal are involved in an animal bite, contact your local police department immediately. Click here for a Rabies 'frequently asked questions' information sheet.
Radon is a naturally occurring radioactive gas given off by uranium found in nearly all soils. It can become trapped in buildings and build up to high concentrations which can lead to cancer in humans. In fact, radon is the second leading cause of lung cancer, and the leading cause for non-smokers. The NJ Department of Environmental Protection offers extensive information about radon, its sources, testing, and how to mitigate.
If you are a resident of the towns served by MBRHC, you may pick up a Radon Testing kit for $18.00 from the Commission at the Green Brook Office.
