Environmental Health Services
The Taney County Health Department’s lab is certified for drinking water testing. Tests can be run for nitrates, nitrites, total coliform and e-coli. Samples are accepted in our office Monday through Thursday from 8:00 a.m. to 3:00 p.m. You may come by our office at any time to pick-up a sample kit.
The charge for nitrate/ nitrite testing is $3.00/ test, and the charge for coliform and e-coli testing is $10.00 (unofficial sample) or $40.00 (official sample).
Click here for more information about our water quality testing.
For additional information on water quality, see: the EPA's information on drinking water.
Taney County is home to more than 650 food establishments. It is the Environmental Services section's responsibility to ensure that each of these establishments operates in accordance with the rules and regulations for the public's safety.
For more information on our Food Safety Program, please click here.
Click here to view inspection reports for Taney County food establishments.
Lodging facilities include area motels, hotels, resorts, and bed and breakfasts. These are inspected on an annual basis under state guidelines for health, safety, and sanitation. These inspections are for state licensure. For more information call (417) 334-4544 Ext. 247.
For the complete Missouri Department of Health and Senior Services Lodging Manual, which covers Missouri laws for lodging establishments, click here.
For a sample of the Missouri State Lodging Establishment Inspection Report, click here.
More information on swimming pool and spa inspections.
All licensed and license exempt child care facilities are inspected under state guidelines annually. The environmental portions of the inspection include sanitation, health and safety. Any questions involving day cares may be answered by calling the State Department of Health Child Care Department. For more information call (417) 334-4544 Ext 247.
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The Taney County Sewer District regulates septic systems in Taney County. Any new or repair of an existing system must be permitted and inspected by the sewer district. The Health Department assists the sewer district in the enforcement of the state and county ordinances. For more information or complaints, call: (417) 546-7221 or (417) 334-4544.
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