Health and Safety Management Local authorities, together with other stakeholders, manage public health and safety by regularly inspecting local authority buildings and work activities, investigating accidents and incidents and taking appropriate action.
Private Drinking Water Quality Monitoring Local authorities monitor drinking water quality in private regulated water supplies.
River and Lake Water Quality Monitoring Local authorities may monitor water quality in rivers and lakes to safeguard public health and protect the environment.
River Flow Monitoring Local authorities may monitor river flow and collect information for analysis by environmental agencies.
Septic Tank Information and Advice Local authorities may provide information and advice about septic tanks and waste water treatment systems.
Sewage Sludge in Agriculture Regulations Enforcement Local authorities regulate the spreading of sewage sludge by farmers and land owners on their lands.
Stray Horse Control Local authorities may arrange to seize stray horses on public land and take them to an animal pound to be reclaimed or rehomed.
Water Pollution Complaint Reporting Local authorities may investigate complaints about water pollution.
Zoonoses Monitoring Local authorities may test and monitor zoonoses such as bacteria, parasites and viruses which can transfer infectious diseases from animals to humans.