Environmental Health

              



Beach and Bathing Water Monitoring

West Haven beaches are tested for bacteriological water quality from Memorial Day through Labor Day weekend twice a week.

Testing goals
The beaches are monitored for water quality to determine the open or closed status of the beach.  Quality is determined by measuring the quantity of an indicator bacteria  (Enterococci), as set forth by the Connecticut Department of Environmental Protection and the Connecticut Department of Public Health.

Food Service

Compliance Guide
Fees
Organizer's Application for Temp Food Event
Retail Food License Application
Temporary Food Application
Temporary Food Application Requirements
Vendor Application
Vendor Requirements


IMPORTANT
All temporary food vendors and itinerant vendors must complete an application and schedule an appointment for inspection 10 business days prior to the event.  An appointment can be scheduled by calling the Health Department at (203) 937-3660.

Public Swimming Pools

Regulations 19-13-B33b
Guidelines for Pool Closure  pdf