If you have health problems or are subject to a health risk on account of the local environment, you may report this to the municipality. The municipality can investigate the cause and may give instructions for investigating the consequences, correctives, fines or closure etc.
Problems may, for example, be related to:
- The indoor climate in public buildings
- Noise
- Air pollution or odour
- Vermin or pests
- Risk of accident
- Smoking
The authorities and the public know much today about the importance of the environment for health and what may result in sickness or nuisance. The municipality has a responsibility to implement preventive measures and to supervise various environmental factors and activities, including institutions, factories, restaurants and animal husbandry.