Council's Environmental Health Officers conduct routine inspections throughout the Georges River area of various premises, including:

• Cooling Water Systems and Warm Water Systems

• ​Public Swimming Pools and Spa Pools

• Skin Penetration Premises (including but not limited to; tattoo parlors, nail salons, body piercing premises, waxing and electrolysis hair removal premises). 

By undertaking these inspections our Environmental Health Officers can ensure that public health and safety is maintained. 

Cooling Water System and Warm Water System

Cooling Water System and Warm Water System

Regulations for building owners and managers regarding the cooling towers and warm water systems (regulated systems)

Hairdressers and barbers

Hairdressers and barbers

Details about infection control and hygiene standards for hairdressers and barbers. 

Sewer Overflow

Sewer Overflow

Advice about causes of sewer blockages and overflows and who to contact when carry out works, and when to seek the support of Council. 
 

Skin Penetration Premises

Skin Penetration Premises

The Public Health Act 2010 and Public Health Regulation 2012 regulate body decorating and grooming practices carried out by people who are not registered as health professionals. 
 

Swimming Pools

Swimming Pools

There are a number of public swimming pool and spa pools located within Georges River Council which are inspected by Council’s Environmental Health Officers to ensure compliance with Public Health legislation

Unhealthy Land

Unhealthy Land

Land that is in a condition that poses health, safety, or environmental hazard is considered unhealthy and or unsafe.  Unsafe and unhealthy land and affect the occupier, neighbouring properties as well as the environment.