Environmental Health
Environmental health is a critical component of public health that focuses on protecting communities from environmental hazards and promoting safe, healthy living conditions. Strong environmental health programs help prevent illness, reduce environmental risks, and support the overall well-being of residents.
Wilkin County Public Health supports environmental health by:
- Responding to community complaints and environmental nuisances
- Assisting during natural disasters to help protect public health
- Enforcing county environmental health regulations
- Creating programs and initiatives that promote ongoing public health and safety
To file a complaint, please contact the Wilkin County Public Health office by phone or visit us in person at 300 5th St. S in Breckenridge, MN
Wilkin County Public Health and Otter Tail County Public Health operate as part of the Prairie Lakes Community Health Board. As part of the community health board, Ottertail County Environmental Services manages the food, pools, and lodging program, which helps ensure that certain businesses operate safely. This includes:
- Restaurants and other food and beverage establishments
- Lodging facilities such as hotels and motels
- Manufactured/mobile home parks and recreational parks
- Processing food-related license applications
Additional services provided by Otter Tail Environmental Services include:
- Issuing licenses for regulated businesses
- Investigating disease outbreaks that may be connected to regulated establishments
If you would like to file a complaint or report a concern about a food, pool, or lodging establishment, please contact Otter Tail County Environmental Services by phone or visit them in person at the Government Service Center in Fergus Falls, MN.
Otter Tail County Food, Pool, & Lodging