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 Environmental Health Program at UHS
333 East Campus Mall
(608) 262-1809
Fax: (608) 265-0569
Mon to Fri » 8 am to 4:30 pm
Most services are provided free to students, though a small fee is charged for Temporary Food Stand permits. Research and clinical departments are charged for biohazard containment testing and maintenance services.
Food safety
- Monitor food protection and food-borne illness prevention practices at campus food-service facilities (Wisconsin Union, University Housing, University Club, UW Hospital & Clinics and the Kohl Center).
- Assist food service management investigating complaints and suspected food-borne illnesses.
- Provide food protection and sanitation training to student and staff employees.
- Issue Temporary Food Stand permits for registered student organizations.
- Inspect campus vending machines.
- Conduct bacteriological testing of softserve ice cream and dairy products.
Water quality
- Monitor campus water quality.
- Investigate drinking water complaints and conduct water analyses.
- Monitor campus swimming beaches and pools.
- Evaluate campus storm water runoff in Lake Mendota.
Air quality
- Assess the air quality of classrooms, laboratories and other campus buildings.
- Collect and analyze mold spore samples.
- Conduct air monitoring to evaluate chemical exposure health risks.
- Evaluate ventilation system design and performance.
Biological safety
- Test and certify performance of biohazard containment systems in campus research and diagnostic facilities.
- Provide biological safety hood decontamination and repair services.
 
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