Environmental Health Programs

• Applications and Guides
• Regulations
• Swimming Pools/Spas


• Fees
• Compliance
• Smoking Ordinance
• Rodent and Vector
• Travis County

The City of Austin Environmental Health Program provides inspection, regulatory, educational and permitting services for a variety of activities including:

• Annual inspection, permitting and complaint investigation of over 1,500 public and semi-public swimming pools and spas.
• Enforcement and public awareness of Austin’s Smoking in Public Places Ordinance (SIPPO).
• Conduct educational activities regarding the harmful effects of smoking and tobacco use.
• Complaint investigation and enforcement of the City's animal pen ordinance pertaining to odor and set back requirements.
• Water quality sampling and monitoring of public “swimming holes” (water contact recreation areas) such as Barton Springs, McKinney Falls State Park, and Bull Creek.
• Investigation of general Public Health Nuisances.

Please contact the Environmental Health Program at (512) 972-5600, FAX 972-5630 or by e-mail at ECHU.service@ci.austin.tx.us. It’s our goal to provide the best possible service to our customers. Your comments and suggestions are always welcome.