The Bureau of Environmental Health protects the health of Carroll County residents and visitors. Our efforts focus on safe food supplies, safe drinking water, effective wastewater disposal, prevention of the spread of vector and foodborne illnesses, and safe living environments. We partner with other community organizations to provide enforcement, education, and community outreach.
To request any records from the Environmental Health Bureau, please download and complete our records request form. Requests need to be e-mailed to [email protected] or faxed to 410-876-4430. Please see our Administrative Forms list at the bottom of this page for additional request and permit forms.
Bureau of Environmental Health
290 South Center Street
Westminster, Maryland 21157
Bureau Director: Lisa Staley
410-876-1884
1-800-966-3877
Fax: 410-876-4430
[email protected]
Hours: Monday – Friday 8:00 a.m. to 5:00 p.m.
Upcoming Environmental Health public information session: “Temporary Food 101”: A Free Information Session on Temporary Food Permits on Thursday, March 26, 2026 at 5:00 PM. Register for this event by completing the registration form or calling: 410-876-1884.
NourishMD Grant
The Maryland Department of Housing and Community Development (DHCD) recently announced the launch of the NourishMD Grant Program, which has made available up to $2 million in grants to retail businesses to provide healthy and fresh foods in areas determined to have inadequate access.
- Grant Guidelines
Grant Fact Sheet
