Environmental health

Environmental health is a vital branch of public health concerned with aspects of both the natural and built environment that could potentially affect human health. The field of environmental health aims to create a safe environment for people to enjoy life.

• Air quality

• Water quality

• Food safety

• Noise

• Pest control

• Rubbish and pollution control

• Immunisation

• Animals

• Built environment

• Effluent disposal

For business related environmental health information visit the business section of this website of click on the short cuts below.

• Food businesses:

o    Alfresco dining

o    Temporary food stalls  

o    Food truck project 

o    Free food safety training

• Smoking laws in Fremantle

• Skin penetration, beauty therapy and hairdressing

• Short stay accommodation

• Liquor licensing

• Lodging houses

• Trading in public places

Environmental Health Officers

The City of Fremantle Environmental Health Services team, in accordance with statutory obligations and council policies and procedures; ensures a high standard of environmental and public health is maintained throughout the City. Environmental health services work closely with state departments including Department of Health (DoH) and Department of Environment Regulation (DER) to uphold and advance good environmental practices and human health. 

The video below highlights the role of environmental health officers in local government. It was developed by the Environmental Health Association (EHA).

Contact us

Environmental health service
City of Fremantle
Town Hall Centre
8 William Street
Fremantle
T 08 9432 9999
F 08 9432 9895
TTY 08 9432 9777
E health@fremantle.wa.gov.au