Environmental Health focuses on protecting human health through conducting inspections on food establishments, recreational water facilities, daycares & foster homes, on-site sewage facilities, and by controlling the mosquito population.  

The department operates under the City of Amarillo and is a member of the Amarillo Area Public Health District, providing fee-based services to all citizens in Potter and Randall County, which includes Amarillo, Canyon, the Villages of Timbercreek, Lake Tanglewood, Palisades, and the Town of Bishop Hills.

Report a Concern to Environmental Health

• Email: ehealth@amarillo.gov
• Phone: 806-378-9472

Environmental Health Department's Role and Services

• Conducts formal inspections of food establishments, mobile food units, pool and spa facilities, septic systems, and daycare/foster homes.
• Monitors and controls the mosquito population.
• Enforces and educates on federal, state, and local codes to control food and waterborne illnesses.
• Engages with the community to resolve environmental health concerns.
• Reviews construction and land use plans, providing recommendations.

Environmental Health Links and Resources

Pay Environmental Health Fees

◼ Click here to make an online payment

Fee Schedule

◼ Click here for fee information for Environmental Health services.

Inspection Results

◼ Click here to view and search Environmental Health Inspection Results for Food Hygiene and Recreational Water. 

Septic Records

View records for septic systems in Amarillo, Randall County, and Potter County. (User Name: PUBLIC; Password: publicuser; File Cabinet: AMARILLOEH).

◼ Click here to log in and view septic records.

Safety Trainings

◼ Click here to see available Environmental Health training courses

• Food Handler Training
• Food Manager Course
• Alcohol - Texas Alcoholic Beverage Commission Seller-Server Training
• Certified Pool Technician Class

Environmental Health Administration Information

• Office Hours: Monday – Friday, 8:00 am – 5:00 pm
• Office Location: 808 S Buchanan St,
  Simms Municipal Building
  Amarillo, TX 79105
• Mailing Address: Environmental Health
  PO Box 1971
  Amarillo, TX 79101