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Mike Deatherage,
Laboratory Director |
Public
Health Laboratory
The Public Health Laboratory is dedicated
to excellence in diagnostic testing, consultation, and assistance.
We provide highly specialized diagnostic testing for serious infectious
diseases, including rabies,
HIV, chlamydia, gonorrhea, and syphilis. We provide a range of environmental
testing services to ensure safe water for drinking and recreation.
Our reference services can provide assistance regarding any public
health concern.
The Public Health Laboratory utilizes
the most effective fluorescent antibody and RNA amplification techniques
available for infectious disease testing. Our laboratory maintains
current certification with all regulatory agencies and participates
in on-going performance evaluation and quality assurance programs.
The Public Health Laboratory is available
to assist you with any medical or environmental testing questions.
Call the laboratory at 530-621-6115 or send an e-mail by selecting
the "Send us an e-mail" link below. Be sure to mention
your e-mail should be directed to the laboratory.
Local Enforcement
Agency
The Local Enforcement Agency (LEA) provides
oversight of El Dorado County's solid waste stream -- helping residents
toward the goal of diverting 50 percent of our waste from landfills
by the year 2000 and protecting public health and the environment.
Local Enforcement Agencies have the primary
responsibility for ensuring the correct operation and closure of
solid waste facilities in California. They also have responsibilities
for guaranteeing the proper storage and transportation of solid
wastes. In 1990, California generated approximately 50.9 million
tons of waste, or about one ton per second, and disposed of approximately
40.1 million tons. Now, California diverts more than 33 percent
of its waste, resulting in disposal of approximately 36.1 million
tons per year.
The El Dorado County LEA works cooperatively
with the operators and owners of solid waste management companies.
Permitting and inspection is carried out by field experts contracted
with the Public Health Department. The LEA of El Dorado County is
available to assist you with any solid waste questions you have.
Call the laboratory at 530-621-6115.
Links
California
Association of Public Health Laboratory Directors
California
Integrated Waste Management Board
Centers
for Disease Control and Prevention
El
Dorado County Environmental Management Department
Additional Laboratories Approved for Drinking Water Analysis
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