Akron Health Department, established in 1881, offers a wide range of health care programs to the residents of Akron, Ohio. Its air quality management division monitors levels of ambient air pollutants, enforce air pollution regulations and inspect major industrial air pollutant sources in order to achieve and maintain clean ambient air. The department s counseling services and alcoholism division provides professional treatment and prevention services in the areas of alcohol and drug abuse and dependency. Its environmental health division promotes, achieves, protects and maintains safe and healthy environmental conditions for residents and visitors within the city of Akron. It implements various programs that include protecting the food and water, disposal of liquid and solid wastes, protection of soil and groundwater, and pest and mosquito control. Akron Health Department s public health laboratory provides professional consultation through health professionals and other health agencies.
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