Environment Programs

The Environmental Health Services Division performs essential functions under the authority of the Maryland Department of the Environment by reviewing plans for property development, onsite sewage disposal systems, onsite water well construction as well as inspecting onsite septic system installations. Environmental Health issues Certificates of Portability for drinking water wells and perform water sampling and sanitary surveys, by request.

BATHING BEACHES

NUISANCE ABATEMENT

OPEN BURNING

PROPERTY DEVELOPMENT (WELL & SEPTIC)

SEPTAGE & REFUSE HAULER

RADON

NOTICE OF RIGHTS TO APPEAL

For more information, you may reach out to the Environmental Health Services Division at (301) 609-6751 or mdh.charlescountyehadmin@maryland.gov.

Consumer Well and Septic Resources:

privatewellclass.org

Wastewater Professionals Resources:

decentralizedwastewater.org

Wastewater Installers List/Property Transfer Inspectors List/Resources for Professionals/Consumers:

mde.maryland.gov

COMAR site for:
Wastewater, Subdivision, Wells, Solid Waste, Septage Hauler

regs.maryland.gov