Investigates complaints and performs ambient air monitoring, source inspections, and asbestos abatement inspections. Complaints about facilities could include odors, dust and other air emissions, and complaints about open burning. Acts as the local regulatory agency for Asbestos activities which govern the removal, handling, and disposal of Asbestos as it relates to renovation and demolition of buildings. Works with the Ohio Department of Health to conduct routine sampling in and around the Perry Nuclear Power Plant to ensure that the local population is not being exposed to higher than background levels of radiation.

Performs services to protect and promote public health in Defiance County. This is done by regulation enforcement, inspections and providing educational materials and programs for the public. In order to protect and promote public health, the environmental health division works closely with local, state, national, and non-governmental agencies.

Protects the public from unhealthful or unsanitary environmental conditions by establishing and enforcing health codes and regulations. Responds to public health nuisance complaints. Inspects homes and other properties for compliance with health standards. Initiates litigation against those who have consistently failed to comply with requirements, when needed.

Provides monitoring and enforcing of air pollution regulations in Lucas County and the City of Rossford in Wood County; the following duties are performed - enforcing compliance of air pollution laws through inspections, testing and permit procedures, educating industry and the public about applicable regulations, and assisting in development of regulations based on community needs; also evaluates industrial and commercial compliance with all air regulations.

Establishes and enforces standards to protect air and water quality (including lead in water), as well as solid and hazardous waste management and cleanup. Insures proper handling of solid wastes and hazardous materials including radiative substances, toxic fumes, and explosives. Offers information and education about environmental issues such as air quality, water quality, water supply, and others. Handles non-emergency complaints about violations of state's environmental protection laws. Examples of complaints include (but are not limited to) smoke or heavy dust emissions from industrial facilities, illegal dumping, burning of trash or tires, drinking water issues, destruction or draining of wetlands, and discharging industrial or agricultural waste into water or storm sewers. Offers opportunities for citizens to participate in public advisory groups, public information sessions, and public hearings. Can provide information regarding lead in water including if the area is under an advisory and/or what actions one can take.

Establishes and enforces standards to protect air and water quality (including lead in water), as well as solid and hazardous waste management and cleanup. Insures proper handling of solid wastes and hazardous materials including radiative substances, toxic fumes, and explosives. Offers information and education about environmental issues such as air quality, water quality, water supply, and others. Handles non-emergency complaints about violations of state's environmental protection laws. Examples of complaints include (but are not limited to) smoke or heavy dust emissions from industrial facilities, illegal dumping, burning of trash or tires, drinking water issues, destruction or draining of wetlands, and discharging industrial or agricultural waste into water or storm sewers. Offers opportunities for citizens to participate in public advisory groups, public information sessions, and public hearings. Can provide information regarding lead in water including if the area is under an advisory and/or what actions one can take.

Provides information on local air quality.

Provides a hotline for consumers to report violations of Ohio's smoking ban in public places and places of employment. This law requires that public places and places of employment be smoke free as of December 7, 2006, with enforcement beginning on June 7, 2007. Offers a separate information line that provides information about legislation and tobacco education in general.

Notifies residents when air pollution levels are high in Central Ohio and provides guidance on how to protect their health and the health of their loved ones. Works to improve air quality in Central Ohio through education and collaboration with local governments and businesses to reduce health-impacting emissions.

Offers information and permits regarding air pollution control, industrial air emissions, and outdoor burning. Offers information about asbestos program by calling 225-4436 Regional Air Pollution Control Agency (RAPCA). Offers information about indoor air quality and radon. Also offers a 24 hour phone line (223-3222) which provides taped information about the air quality (mold and pollen counts etc.) in Dayton.

Performs services to protect and promote public health in Henry County. This is done by regulation enforcement, inspections and providing educational materials and programs for the public. In order to protect and promote public health, the environmental health division works closely with local, state, national, and non-governmental agencies.

Online complaint form to file environmental complaints on issues such as:

• Air Quality/Asbestos/Odor/Open Burning
• Water Quality - Lakes, Rivers, Streams/Stormwater/Sewage Odor
• Open Dumping/Solid Waste/Landfill Odors
• Drinking Water
• Hazardous Waste/Used Oil

Online complaint form to file environmental complaints on issues such as:

• Air Quality/Asbestos/Odor/Open Burning
• Water Quality - Lakes, Rivers, Streams/Stormwater/Sewage Odor
• Open Dumping/Solid Waste/Landfill Odors
• Drinking Water
• Hazardous Waste/Used Oil

Air pollution control inspects and monitors indoor and outdoor air quality levels.

Enforces state and local air pollution regulations related to facility pollution emissions, asbestos work, open burning, and fugitive dust as a delegate agency of the Ohio Environmental Protection Agency. Operates an ambient air monitoring network. Investigates complaints of air pollution problems. Serves as an information source about indoor air quality issues.

Establishes and enforces standards to protect air and water quality (including lead in water), as well as solid and hazardous waste management and cleanup. Insures proper handling of solid wastes and hazardous materials including radiative substances, toxic fumes, and explosives. Offers information and education about environmental issues such as air quality, water quality, water supply, and others. Handles non-emergency complaints about violations of state's environmental protection laws. Examples of complaints include (but are not limited to) smoke or heavy dust emissions from industrial facilities, illegal dumping, burning of trash or tires, drinking water issues, destruction or draining of wetlands, and discharging industrial or agricultural waste into water or storm sewers. Offers opportunities for citizens to participate in public advisory groups, public information sessions, and public hearings. Can provide information regarding lead in water including if the area is under an advisory and/or what actions one can take.

Establishes and enforces standards to protect air and water quality (including lead in water), as well as solid and hazardous waste management and cleanup. Insures proper handling of solid wastes and hazardous materials including radiative substances, toxic fumes, and explosives. Offers information and education about environmental issues such as air quality, water quality, water supply, and others. Handles non-emergency complaints about violations of state's environmental protection laws. Examples of complaints include (but are not limited to) smoke or heavy dust emissions from industrial facilities, illegal dumping, burning of trash or tires, drinking water issues, destruction or draining of wetlands, and discharging industrial or agricultural waste into water or storm sewers. Offers opportunities for citizens to participate in public advisory groups, public information sessions, and public hearings. Can provide information regarding lead in water including if the area is under an advisory and/or what actions one can take.

Establishes and enforces standards to protect air and water quality (including lead in water), as well as solid and hazardous waste management and cleanup. Insures proper handling of solid wastes and hazardous materials including radiative substances, toxic fumes, and explosives. Offers information and education about environmental issues such as air quality, water quality, water supply, and others. Handles non-emergency complaints about violations of state's environmental protection laws. Examples of complaints include (but are not limited to) smoke or heavy dust emissions from industrial facilities, illegal dumping, burning of trash or tires, drinking water issues, destruction or draining of wetlands, and discharging industrial or agricultural waste into water or storm sewers. Offers opportunities for citizens to participate in public advisory groups, public information sessions, and public hearings. Can provide information regarding lead in water including if the area is under an advisory and/or what actions one can take.

Seeks to improve air quality through inspections which identify vehicles in need of emissions repair. Vehicles are tested to ensure the vehicle's emmissions control equipment is working properly. Must meet emissions standards for the year vehicle was manufactured. Vehicles must be inspected every two years. Even number model vehicles are inspected in even numbered years; odd number model vehicles inspected in odd numbered years. Vehicles four years old or newer do not have to be tested.