General Info

The Division of Environmental Health preserves, protects and promotes the health and well-being of the residents of Maine. The division specializes in the organization and delivery of health engineering-related services designed to reduce the risk of diseases. It promotes health and wellness through education. The division offers inspection and regulation services for radiation sources. It deals in the scientific evaluation of health risks for chemical and radiological exposures. The division provides various environmental and occupational health programs. The Division of Environmental Health is governed by the Maine Department of Health and Human Services, which serves children, adults and senior citizens.