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Air and water quality
We handle air quality issues like smoking and permits for water sources, pools, wells to keep San Francisco healthy.
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Water
Report water quality problems
Report issues with tap water quality including discoloration, odor, taste, or presence of particulate matter.
Become an authorized backflow prevention assembly tester
Get a permit to test backflow prevention assemblies and keep our drinking water clean.
Apply to build or destroy a well
Get a permit to build or remove a well or soil boring.
Apply to operate a production or monitoring well
Get a permit to run a well to use groundwater or check conditions.
Apply to build a water reuse system
Get a permit to collect and reuse water for irrigation, laundry, and flushing toilets.
Apply to operate a swimming pool or spa
Submit an application to operate an existing or new public swimming pool or spa.
Air
Report fumes, odors, or second hand smoke
Report a complaint about fumes, odors, or second hand smoking inside a business, hotel, or residence.
Report noise or dust from construction activities
Contact us for noise or dust caused by Treasure Island or Yerba Buena Island development construction.
Plan for enhanced ventilation in your building
Submit an Enhanced Ventilation Plan to comply with Article 38 if your new building is in an area with high pollution.
Submit a dust control plan
Prevent and manage dust from your construction project to protect environmental health.
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Water information and resources
Test your backflow prevention assembly to protect drinking water
Make sure San Francisco’s water supply stays clean and does not get contaminated.
Pool cover requirements
Make sure you understand the requirements for the use and storage of your pool cover.
Resources for operating a public swimming pool or spa
Find requirements, standards, and application forms about managing a public pool or spa.
Checking ocean and beach water quality
We test the ocean water at San Francisco beaches to make sure they are clean and safe for all.
Cryptosporidiosis surveillance project reports and resources
We keep track of the risk factors of people who get cryptosporidiosis, an illness that causes diarrhea.
Air information and resources
Clean construction resources
Information and resources about Article 38 and reducing emissions at public construction sites.
USEPA Secondhand Smoke
Learn about secondhand smoke exposure
Report on Health Consequences of Involuntary Smoking
Read the United States Surgeon General’s Report on Health Consequences of Involuntary Smoking
Tobacco sales and smoking information
Access information and resources on tobacco sale and smoking laws.
Water health and building codes
San Francisco Health Code Article 12A: Backflow
City health code for backflow prevention.
San Francisco Health Code Article 12B: Borings & Wells
City health code outlining soil boring and well regulations.
San Francisco Health Code Article 12C: Alternate Water
City health code outlining alternate water sources for non-potable applications.
San Francisco Health Code Article 15: Pools and spas
City health code outlining public swimming pools and spas.
San Francisco Health Code Article 38: Enhanced Ventilation in Sensitive Use Developments
Health Code article covering enhanced ventilation for urban infill sensitive use developments.
San Francisco Health Code Article 22B: Construction Dust Control
Health Code article on construction dust control requirements, rules, and regulations.
San Francisco Health Code Article 31: Hunters Point Naval Shipyard
Health Code article covering building development at Hunters Point Naval Shipyard.
California Building Code Chapter 31B [DPH]: Public Pools
State code outlining public pool regulations.
Air health codes and regulations
San Francisco Health Code Article 19F: Smoking in Enclosed Areas
Health code covering smoking prohibition in enclosed areas and sports stadiums.
San Francisco Health Code Article 19I: Smoking in Recreational Areas
Health code Article 19I covering smoking in public spaces, parks, recreational areas, and farmers' markets.
San Francisco Public Works Code Article 21: Potable Water for Soil and Dust
Public Works Code article covering the restriction of potable water use for soil compaction and dust control.
San Francisco Health Code Article 22B: Construction Dust Control
Health Code article on construction dust control requirements, rules, and regulations.
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