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Conducts the following services:

-- Food establishment inspections.

-- Septic system/private sewage disposal (permitting and inspection).

-- Private well and water testing.

-- Well sealing.

-- Solid waste, nuisance, pest control, and other environmental complaints.

-- West Nile surveillance and vector control program.

Conducts the following services:

-- Food establishment inspections.

-- Septic system/private sewage disposal (permitting and inspection).

-- Private well and water testing.

-- Well sealing.

-- Solid waste, nuisance, pest control, and other environmental complaints.

-- West Nile surveillance and vector control program.

Environmental Health is concerned with the environmental quality of the community and the health and safety of the community and is responsible for enforcing local, state, and federal regulations that pertain to water, sewage disposal, and other public health issues. Can provide financial assistance for abandoned well closing and on-site wastewater systems.

Responsible for areas of the physical environment that often have a direct bearing on health and well being including solid waste enforcement and management, food sanitation, new water wells.

Provides inspections on private wells (sampling, testing, & plugging), permitting, private septic, Rabies control, public health nuisances, Inspections ( tattoo, tanning, & pool), bed bugs, head lice issues, and Radon testing.

Annual well permit required for all domestic wells inside the city limits. As a part of the permit process, the well is inspected to assure compliance with applicable state and local construction standards. In addition, the well is tested for presence of coliform bacterial and nitrate contamination. Technical assistance is provided to help correct well deficiencies and water contamination issues.

Prior to drilling a new well either inside the city or 3-mile limit, a well construction permit must first be obtained. A permit must also be obtained for any significant well repairs completed inside the city or 3-mile limit.

Property Transfer Program requires an inspection of domestic on-site wastewater systems and wells prior to the sale of the residence. Inspections are conducted by Property Transfer Inspectors who then file a written report of their findings with LLCHD. LLCHD reviews the report and issues a determination letter.

On-site wastewater treatment system permits and inspections ensures that wastewater systems are constructed in accordance with state and local codes. The department also assures that failed on-site wastewater systems are brought into compliance and the nuisance conditions are abated, and sewage is disposed of in a manner which protects public health and the environment.

Requires permits and inspections of all swimming pools and spas and hot tubs to assure a safe water recreational experience free from diseases, risk of accidents and drowning.

Provides groundwater and public health education focused on the prevention of groundwater contamination.