Environmental Health Hazards

Minnesota Statute 145A defines a “public health nuisance" as any activity or failure to act that adversely affects the health of the public. Local Public Health is the designated authority to order the abatement of the threat.

Public health professionals provide education, investigation, and follow-up for public health nuisance complaints.

Report a complaint

Methamphetamine (Meth Labs)

The Minnesota Department of Agriculture (MDA) and the Minnesota Department of Health (MDH) regulate food systems and food establishments in St. Louis County.

Food, Pools and Lodging
Commercial, manufactured, and retail food systems
Food Safety Information

Report a foodborne or waterborne illness, or find out more about foodborne illnesses

Water and Health

MDH Drinking Water Protection program

Lake Superior Beach Monitoring program

Lead Poisoning Prevention
St. Louis County public health professionals provide education, investigation, and follow-up for children and pregnant women with elevated blood lead levels.

Mesothelioma is a rare, fatal form of respiratory cancer associated with asbestos exposure.

Mold is a type of fungus that is present in our natural environment. Mold spores, which are tiny microscopic ‘seeds’, can be found virtually everywhere, including in homes, and are a part of the general dust found in homes.

Radon is a naturally occurring radioactive gas. It continuously decays and releases radiation. It is produced from minerals in soil, such as uranium and radium. It is colorless, odorless and tasteless.