Division of Environmental Health

Mission

To protect and promote environmental health for all Rhode Island residents.

Drinking Water Quality

• Protects the public health by assuring that public drinking water supplies comply with the standards of the Safe Drinking Water Act. 

Environmental Risk Assessment

• Assesses the health risks of environmental and occupational hazards, contaminants, and exposures. 

Food Protection

• Protects and promotes health and prevents disease by assuring the safety and quality of the food supply through inspection, plan review and approval of food establishments, and investigation of complaints and foodborne disease outbreaks.

Occupational and Radiological Health

• Protects Rhode Islanders from health and safety dangers at the worksite, radon and asbestos exposure, and from radiation hazards