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Environmental Health

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
Food Safety
  • Download a hand washing sign [pdf]
  • 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
Food Safety
  • 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.
  • Water Quality in Madison
Air Quality
Food Safety
  • 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.
  • Air Quality in Madison
Biological Safety
Food Safety
  • Test and certify performance of biohazard containment systems in campus research and diagnostic facilities.
  • Provide biological safety hood decontamination and repair services.
  • BSC & CAD service requests