Departments

The mission of the New Milford Health Department is to maintain a healthy environment and promote community health for the citizens of the Town of New Milford. We are working to meet this goal by providing a wide range of programs and services including enforcement of the Connecticut Public Health Code and local ordinances. Some of the services we provide include the following:

Organizing emergency response with other town agencies and volunteers.
Reviewing and approving septic systems and well installation and repairs.
Reviewing and approving renovations and additions that may impact the septic system and/or well.
Inspection of food service establishments.
Educating the public about health concerns and providing health clinics and screenings.
Sponsoring the annual Household Hazardous Waste Day.
Testing of possible rabid animals.
Testing of ticks for Lyme Disease.
Addressing any health complaints from residents.

NEWS YOU CAN USE:

Letter from Director of Health Regarding Ticks and Lyme Disease

Tick Information

Asthma Information (click here for English) (click here for Spanish)

Traveling and need Immunizations? (click on link for info)

NEW: CT Adopts FDA Code (click on link for more info)

Nail, Massage and Beauty Salon Warning

PUBLIC HEALTH ALERT

Current and reliable information about COVID-19 may be found at the following websites:

https://www.cdc.gov/coronavirus/2019-ncov/index.html

https://portal.ct.gov/DPH/Public-Health-Preparedness/Main-Page/2019-Novel-Coronavirus

Testing Sites: