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Through our divisions’ work, we protect San Mateo County by reducing environmental health risks, preventing disease, and promoting the physical and mental well-being of our entire community.
Protection, support and advocacy for older adults and persons with disabilities.
Regulatory oversight of public and private emergency medical services.
Protects the health of everyone in San Mateo County.
Provides mental health and substance use services.
Environmental Health Services is the local authority on environmental health and safety policy and enforcement.
Provides integrated medical, dental, mental health and chemical dependency treatment to the incarcerated adult population.
Focuses on early intervention with San Mateo County parents and children who are low-income and have faced health inequities
We are a public hospital and clinic system that serves all San Mateo County residents by providing accessible, high-quality care with a focus on prevention and community partnership.
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We offer comprehensive preventative care, diagnostics and treatment for adults.
We provide comprehensive care for women's reproductive, hormonal and general health across all life stages.
We have expertise in specialized medical care.
We provide care for teeth and gum conditions.
We provide other services including rehabilitation, lab, imaging and therapy.
Available 24/7, we provide Immediate medical care for urgent, life-threatening conditions and injuries.
We provide full hospital care and comfort, including pain and symptom relief for serious illnesses.
San Mateo County Health partners with community members through boards, commissions and initiatives that guide programs, shape policies and promote equity
Environmental Health Services
Storing hazardous materials in underground tanks benefits businesses and the community by reducing the risk of fires and explosions, enabling more efficient property use and cutting costs through bulk purchases of raw products.
There are risks in storing hazardous materials below ground. Underground tanks can leak and contaminate soil and groundwater. This can increase health risks and decrease property values. For these reasons, regulations exist to control the operation of underground tanks to protect public health and the environment.
The Underground Storage Tank Program ensures regulations are followed by inspecting storage tank facilities and educating businesses on how to properly handle their tanks.
New tank systems must be made of approved materials that provide strength and protection against corrosion. Systems must have the ability to detect and intercept leaks. Proposals for new underground systems must be submitted to the Program and reviewed in detail. Tank sites must be inspected during several key phases of construction to make sure that all installation standards are met.
Whether an underground tank system is old or new, it must comply with leak-detection, testing and record-keeping requirements. All tank owners must:
Annual inspections are conducted to verify tank owners meet these requirements.
Underground storage tank removals are supervised by the Program to make sure strict site safety standards are met. Soil and groundwater sampling are also supervised to assess the possibility of environmental contamination.
In addition to inspection and enforcement, the Program provides workshops to business and community groups. The Program also serves as a clearinghouse for information about state financial assistance programs.
To report leaks or learn more about installation and closure requirements, call 650-372-6200.
Complete your updates using CERS.
If you have changed your designated operator or added another individual, you must complete an updated DO form (download in the resource library below) and submit it through CERS.
Upload the form “Statement of Understanding and Compliance Form” through CERS.
Complete guidance “Designated Underground Storage Tank Operator Requirements” in the resource library below. The key piece is that the owner must sign each DO report and indicate all corrective actions taken. The DO inspections must occur every 30 days, and it is the responsibility of the UST owner/operator to ensure this is done.