Council's Environmental Health Officer can assist you with information and advice relating to the following areas, please contact Council's Officer on (08) 9641 2233:

• Effluent disposal
• Food standards
• Noise complaints
• Health and environmental initiatives
• Water quality analysis
• Smoking in public places
• Septic tanks
• Disease control
• Pest control
• Disability Services

Effluent Disposal

Council has available a sewerage pond for waste disposal and this can be used with the Council's approval. Council has in place procedures for use of the ponds please contact Council’s Environmental Health Officer for further information.

Food Standards

• Food premises inspections.
• Food sampling for bacterial and chemical analysis - both random and Health Department of Western Australia food monitoring programs.
• Investigations of food complaints.
• Investigations of food-borne illnesses - after receiving confirmed notifications from a Doctor.
• Food recalls after contamination or deterioration of food products.
• Food labeling compliance.
• Approving new premises to current health standards and legislation.
• Regulating and approving food stalls for one-off or temporary functions. 

(Department of Health (WA) - Environmental Health Directorate Website - click here)

Noise Complaints

Council's Environmental Health Officers is authorised to enforce the Noise Legislation.

Action can be taken through the Environmental Health Officer if you are experiencing noise, which is causing unreasonable disturbance. The first step is to approach the person making the noise and discuss a possible resolution. If this is unsuccessful, a written complaint is required by the Environmental Health Officer who will then investigate the matter further.

Health and Environmental Initiatives

Council participates in a number of health and environmental initiatives some of these include:

• Pit Stop - related to Mens Health (Pit Stop Website - click here)
  
• drumMUSTER program – environmental initiative. (Drummuster Website - click here)
  

For any information on health or environmental programs please contact Council's Environmental Health Officer.

Water Quality Analysis

Please speak to Council's Environmental Health Officer should you require any information relating to water quality analysis.

Smoking in Public Places

Council's Environmental Health Officer can provide information and assistance in regards to smoking in public places.

(Department of Health - Smoking in Enclosed Public Places Information - click here)

Septic Tanks

As most of the Shire still relies on septic tank and leach drain apparatus for the disposal of household effluent, it is important that all new installations are approved by Council.

Please request a Septic Tank Application from Council's Administration Office.

There is a variety of apparatus now approved for use within Western Australia by the Health Department of Western Australia. Information and details of different systems and what is best suited for York can be obtained from Council's Environmental Health Officer.

Disease Control

Council's Environmental Health Officer is advised by the Health Department of Western Australia if any community member is diagnosed with a notifiable disease. This allows an investigation to occur to try and determine where the disease has been contracted.

Pest Control

Council's Environmental Health Officer can provide information relevant to pest control please contact the Administration Office.

Disability Services

The Disabilities Services Plan is currently being reviewed please contact Council’s Environmental Health Officer for further information on (08) 9641 2233.