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We monitor major systems of community infrastructure that protect the public from disease and help maintain health.
About Us  |  Programs & Services  |  Complaints  |  Rodent Control
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|  Community Hygiene
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Beach Monitoring  |  Septic Tanks and Sewage Systems
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Swimming Pools and Bathing Places
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Trailer Parks and Migrant Camps  |  Biomedical Programs
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Emergency Preparedness  |  Arbovirus Surveillance
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Food Hygiene and Group Care

Beach Monitoring

Public Beaches
The MDCHD monitors water quality at public beaches every week. If the tests indicate unacceptable bacteria levels advisories are issued. For public advisories involving public beaches and coastal waters, please click here to visit the Florida Healthy Beaches website.

For information about Cercarial Dermatitis, please click here.

For information about sea-lice, please click here

In addition to the tollfree 24/7 Aquatic Toxins Hotline (1-888 232-8635), with the opportunity to speak with a trained Poison Information Specialist as well as listen to automated messages of HABs and human Health in English and Spanish, the Florida Poison Information Center Miami has also updated its Aquatic toxins Webpages. Please click here for the website.

 

 













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For information regarding services please call our Main Number (305) 324-2400. For Florida Relay Services, please call 1-800-955-8771.

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