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Offers a variety of services for public health and safety purposes.
Services include:
- Food Inspections.
- Food Sanitation.
- Private Sewage.
- Private Water.
- Nuisance Control.
- Vector Control.
- Inspection of Tanning Facilities.
- Radon Detection Program.
Responsible for the preservation and improvement of the environment, safety of food products, assurance of proper sewage disposal, protection of potable water supplies, elimination of nuisances or environmental hazards in the community. Also does investigations of and education about West Nile Virus, and tanning salon, geothermal system, and body art and tattoo parlor inspections. Division staff members work to minimize environmental problems within the county through public education programs as well as through the enforcement of local and state ordinances.
Works to prevent the occurrence of infectious diseases. Services include:
- Food-borne illness investigations
- Sanitation referrals to Illinois Department of Public Health
- Septic and water well inspections and permitting
- Tanning facility inspections
- Tattoo and body art facility inspections
- Smoke-Free Illinois inspection and enforcement
Helps to prevent disease and improve the quality of life in Jo Daviess County. Programs include:
-- Food protection.
-- Potable water supply.
-- Private sewage disposal.
Coordinates and administers state codes related to environmental health and public safety. Services include issuing septic permits, inspecting septic systems, issuing well permits for water wells and geothermal wells for heating and cooling, inspecting wells, and conducting water testing. The program also investigates improper solid waste disposal, provides radon test kits, and conducts mold analysis to identify potential health risks in homes and other structures. Under the Department of Public Health, it enforces home sanitation standards by inspecting dwellings to ensure compliance with regulations regarding maintenance, sanitation, and safety, including the availability of hot and cold water, functioning sewage systems, and pest-free environments. Additionally, it conducts inspections of swimming pools, spas, and tattoo establishments in accordance with State Codes.
Offers a variety of services for public health and safety purposes.
Services include:
- Food Inspections.
- Food Sanitation.
- Private Sewage.
- Private Water.
- Nuisance Control.
- Vector Control.
- Inspection of Tanning Facilities.
- Radon Detection Program.
Offers a variety of public health services, including communicable disease control, tap water testing, pool sanitation, public health facility inspection, tuberculosis screening, immunizations, and more.
Administers the WIC program. Participants in WIC receive an eWIC card for healthy foods. The foods provided by WIC provide nutrients that are essential for good health and growth. Participants also meet with nurses and dietitians to review health and diet information, discuss important nutrition information for their family, and receive referrals for other services when needed.
Health and safety inspections of child care centers.
Investigates complaints regarding health or sanitation issues in child care centers.
Health and safety trainings to child care staff and provides child care health consultation services to local child care centers.
Offers testing of private wells, well and septic system inspection, radon testing and correction advice. Also provides swimming pool, spa, tanning bed, and tattoo parlor inspections. Complaints: Receives and investigates complaints dumping and other garbage issues, illegal burning, and animal bites. When possible, works with tenant complaints regarding rental home conditions.
Offers environmental health services including well water testing, septic permits, well closure or alternation reimbursement. Checks for lead poisoning, follows up on nuisance complaints. Provides food service inspections and licensing and more.
Provides licensing and inspection of public establishments.
Programs include permitting for restaurants and other food establishments, permitting for wells and septic systems, and surveillance for West Nile Virus.
Provides inspections for, food establishments, water wells, private septic systems, public health nuisance complaints, body art establishments, tanning facilities, West Nile virus, and potable water.