Health & Environmental Regulations

Waverley Council manages many aspects of environmental health in the local government area. Environmental Health Officers (EHO’s) deal with issues relating to public health, by proactive initiatives/incentive programs and inspections, ensuring prescribed health standards are being met and reactively by investigating and resolving reported problems

Activities that must be registered by Council:

  • Food business- including temporary food premises
  • Skin penetration procedures- including acupuncturists, tattooists, depilation and nail clinics
  • Hair salons and beauty salons
  • Public swimming pools
  • Boarding houses
  • Mortuaries
  • Cooling tower and warm water systems


Other issues dealt with by the Environmental Health section

  • General health issues
  • Certain environmental issues