The Environmental Health Officer is responsible for the implementation of the Health Act and other related legislation, in particular food handling and control legislation applicable to shops and eating-places.
The Environmental Health Officer also controls other general health matters relating to home building. Septic systems cannot be installed in any part of the Shire without the prior approval of the Environmental Health Officer.
Should you have any questions or concerns relating to Environmental Health please contact the Shire of Cranbrook Environmental Health Officer at admin@cranbrook.wa.gov.au
Mosquito Control
The Shire of Cranbrook would like to inform residents that fogging of mosquitos will be an ongoing practice in Cranbrook, Tenterden and Frankland River townsites, to reduce the risk of mosquito borne viruses. The danger of mosquito bites to humans and animals include the chance of contracting Ross River Virus.
To assist in controlling mosquitoes, the following preventative measures can be taken:
- Ensure that duct vents to plumbing installations are fitted with a mosquito cowl;
- Remove all rubbish which may hold water from around the yard ie: old drums, tyres and disused containers;
- Ensure all gutters are clean;
- Ensure that water tanks have a properly fitted lid and treat water with paraffin or kerosene in sufficient quantity to provide a film of oil across the surface.
On-Site Effluent or Disposal/Wastewater Disposal
Onsite disposal of wastewater is required in areas where reticulated sewerage is unavailable.
Every onsite wastewater system requires an approval. It is an offence to commence construction of a wastewater system without an approval. Before it can be used, the local government must inspect the system to ensure it is installed correctly. If satisfactory, the local government will issue an approval for the system to be used. It is an offence to commence using the system prior to receiving the local government’s approval. Fees are payable for approval and inspection of septic systems.
Find out more with this Information Sheet – Application for wastewater disposal or contact the Department of Health https://www.health.wa.gov.au/Home