The Sanitarian addresses environmental health concerns for residents of St. Lawrence County by providing education and technical assistance on topics such as water quality, sewage, and general public health nuisance.
Nuisance Complaints
Septic Replacement Fund
Environmental Education
St. Lawrence County Sanitary Code
Nuisance Complaints
To file a formal public health complaint
Complaint Form *Please read all instructions before submitting your complaint form. Only complaints within St. Lawrence County and under public health jurisdiction will be addressed*
For concerns outside the purview of the Sanitarian, please contact the appropriate agency.
Mosquito Surveillance
The St. Lawrence County Public Health Department (SLCPHD) launched a mosquito surveillance program in 2025, designed to monitor mosquito populations and reduce the risk of mosquito-borne illnesses across the county.
While mosquitoes are often considered seasonal nuisances, their bites can occasionally transmit serious viruses to both humans and animals. In New York State, mosquito-borne viruses of concern include West Nile Virus, Zika Virus, and Eastern Equine Encephalitis (EEE).
This new surveillance initiative involves placing mosquito traps in both residential areas and public spaces throughout St. Lawrence County. The traps are designed to collect data on mosquito activity, helping SLCPHD identify areas with high populations and assess the potential risk of disease transmission. In response, targeted actions, such as public education campaigns and potentially pesticide applications, will be used to reduce mosquito threats and protect community health.
SUNY Potsdam: https://www.potsdam.edu/academics/AAS/depts/bio/MosquitoSurveillance
Clarkson: https://www.potsdam.edu/academics/AAS/depts/bio/MosquitoSurveillance
SUNY ESF: https://www.esf.edu/news/2025/esf_helps_protect_public_health.php
Environmental Education
- Mosquitoes and Ticks
- Pests
- Well Water
- Septic Tanks and Sewage
- Mold
