We spoke with Carl Stevens about his work as a Food Inspector in Seattle and King County. He shares the path to his current role, the importance of holding people accountable to safety standards and the gratitude he feels when witnessing the dedication that it takes to run a restaurant.

Greg McKinght joins us to provide key tips for maintaining food safety in your home kitchen. We cover the difference between sanitizing and disinfecting, how to safely thaw proteins and the importance of proper heating and cooling.

In a conversation with Thu Bui and Amanda Steyer, we discuss the Donated Food Distributing Organization (DFDO) Program. We also examined the importance of forging relationships with community organizations, building trust and rapport and explain how other community members can donate food safely.

We spoke with Antonia Rus about her work as a Health & Environmental Investigator for OSS. She clarified concerns often held by community members, shared stories of memorable investigations and explained how one of her favorite shows inspired her to get involved with government work.

National Environmental Health

National Estuary Program Pollution

King County - Financial assistance

King County - Housing Repair

Equitable Wastewater Futures Program

Washington State Department of Health - Foundational Public Health Services

Eunbi joins us to provide guidance for maintaining septic systems. We cover the difference between septic and sewer systems, everyday practices to keep the system functioning, common myths about septic and why OSS is relevant to public health.

King County Onsite Sewage Systems: www.kingcounty.gov/OSS

King County - Financial assistance for on-site sewage/septic systemsWashington State Department of Health - Foundational Public Health Services

In a conversation with Corrina Marote and Julie Horowitz, we discuss the challenges presented when septic systems fail. We also examine the role of cultural competence and community engagement when designing solutions to issues of sanitation injustice.