Public Health Department

Board of Health

The mission of the Mansfield Board of Health is to protect, preserve and improve the public health, environment and wellbeing of our citizens through the enforcement of federal, state and local statutes and regulations, education and promotion of sanitary living and working conditions, and protection of the environment from disease and pollution.

Health Department Permits

In compliance with federal, state and local regulations, the Mansfield Health Department issues permits in Body Art, Campgrounds, Foods and Restaurants, Hotels/Motels, Public and Semi-Public Pools, Recreational Day Camps, Septic Systems/Title 5, Tobacco and Nicotine Sales, Trash Haulers and Well Drilling

Childhood Lead Poisoning

Lead poisoning is caused by swallowing or breathing lead. Once it gets into your body, it's poison. Lead can hurt the brain, kidneys, and nervous system, slow down growth and development, make it hard to learn, damage hearing and speech, and cause behavioral problems. Lead can stay in your body for a long time. Young children absorb lead more easily than adults. The harm done by lead may never go away.

Emergency Preparedness

Disasters can happen anywhere and at any time. Make sure you and your family are ready.

Fluoridation of the Public Water Supply

For 75 years, people in the United States have been drinking water with added fluoride and enjoying the benefits of better dental health. Drinking fluoridated water keeps teeth strong and reduces cavities (also called tooth decay) by about 25% in children and adults.

Household Hazardous Waste

Products that contain corrosive, toxic, or flammable ingredients are considered household hazardous waste (HHW). These materials include common household items such as oil-based paints, cleaners, oils, rechargeable and button batteries, and pesticides. Improper disposal can pollute air, water, or soil and pose a threat to human health.

Infectious Diseases

Under Massachusetts law, approximately 80 communicable or infectious disease are reportable by health care providers and laboratories to local boards of health.

Keeping Animals

State regulations on keeping animals.

Public Health Nursing Services

Public Health Screenings are free twice a month on the 2nd Tuesday of the month at the COA and the 3rd Wednesday of the month at Town Hall.

Mosquito Control

Obtain information on the Bristol County Mosquito Control Project.

Mosquito & Tick-Borne Illnesses

Mosquito-borne diseases are those spread by the bite of an infected mosquito. Learn more about these illnesses.

PFAS Information

Per- and Polyfluoroalkyl Substances (PFAS)

Private Wells

Private well regulations and permitting process.

Product Recalls

USDA Food Product Recalls

Public Health FAQs

Have your questions about health answered.

Residential Fats Oil Grease

Releasing fats, oils and grease into the sewer or your septic system can cause damage. Find out how to prevent this and why.

Rodent Prevention and Abatement

Infestation of rodents in and around the home is the main reason disease spreads from rodents to people. The best way to prevent diseases spread by rodents is to practice effective rodent control in and around your home. Learn how to eliminate a rodent infestation and prevent future rodent infestations in your home.

Substance Abuse and Prevention

Substance use disorder is an ongoing public health concern.

Sharps Collection Program

Title 5 Septic Systems

Septic systems can be called by several different names, including on-site wastewater treatment systems, individual sewage disposal systems and private sewage systems.

Quit Smoking/Vaping Resources

Take the First Step, a campaign to help adults quit smoking, vaping, or using other tobacco or nicotine products encourages residents considering quitting tobacco or nicotine products to take the first step by calling the Massachusetts Quitline (1-800-QUIT-NOW) or visiting mass.gov/quitting.