Samples area waterways and landfills to evaluate requests for unusual discharges into the sewer system to protect the water reclamation facility, administers the pre-treatment program and high strength program, and monitors the sewage treatment plant.

Funds are available to assist homeowners with the cost of repairing or replacing their failing household sewage treatment system (HSTS). The funds will be distributed on a first come, first served basis to eligible homeowners residing within Licking County with a HSTS in need of being repaired or replaced. Homeowners’ eligibility for this project will be based on their household income level. Homeowners will be required to submit their latest income tax return to LCHD to determine their eligibility level.

Provides inspections on septic and private water systems, such as wells and cisterns. Conducts real estate inspections. Issues operation permits and inspects private and business sewer systems up to a certain size. Provides private water sampling.

Responsible for developing, restoring, and otherwise maintaining rivers, canals, channels, and other public waterways that are used for shipping and recreation.

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.

Provides testing of all local beaches and publishes the results on the agency web site. Notifies beach operaters of inspection results. Inspects all public pools for safety and health.

1. Ensure a safe and sanitary potable private water system 2. Register persons in the business of private water system development 3. Provide consultation services to achieve safe, potable water 4. Provide laboratory (fee required) to determine quality of private water systems 5. Make sure all homeowners with private water systems, installers, and repair persons adhere to Chapter 3701-28 of the Ohio Administrative Code

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.

Inspects, monitors and enforces water and sediment regulations on construction sites in Darke County in order to prevent watershed pollution from stormwater runoff and soil erosion. Offers technical assistance to developers and landowners in order to assure compliance.

Preforms services to protect and promote public health in Putnam County. This is done by regulation enforcement, inspections and providing educational matericals and prigrams for the public. In order to protect and promote public health, the envronmental division works closely with local, state, national, and non-governmental egencies.

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.

The Division of Wastewater is responsible for treating and returning environmentally clean, safe water back to the Licking River. Additionally, the Division is responsible for maintaining the collection system, which consists of approximately 238 miles of sanitary and combined sewers, 17 lift stations and over 5000 manhole structures. The Division is also responsible for monitoring discharges into the system from industrial and commercial users for compliance with federal regulations as well as local ordinances.

Permitted and inspected private water systems by Environmental Health. Inspections include location, installation, and safety of the drinking water. Water samples are taken upon request to evaluate for bacteria, minerals, and possible contaminants.

1. Ensure a safe and sanitary potable private water system 2. Register persons in the business of private water system development 3. Provide consultation services to achieve safe, potable water 4. Provide laboratory (fee required) to determine quality of private water systems 5. Make sure all homeowners with private water systems, installers, and repair persons adhere to Chapter 3701-28 of the Ohio Administrative Code

Educates the public, enforces public health laws and investigates environmental public health hazards to protect the community. Inspections are performed for a variety of food operations (restaurants, carry-outs, grocery stores, nursing homes, vending machines, food trucks, temporary events), residential & small flow sewage treatment systems, private water systems (wells, ponds), public recreational facilities (swimming pools & spas, RV parks, camps), body art facilities (tattoo, piercing and permanent cosmetics), schools, and investigation of public health nuisance complaints/issues.

Operates as a regional wastewater treatment agency that transports and treats wastewater in the Greater Cleveland area. Regulates storm and sanitary collection facilities, operates three waste water treatment plants, and maintains major sewer intercepts within the larger sewer system. Monitors the water quality at area beaches and posts the results for the public on the agency website and through signage at beaches. Accepts complaints about illegal dumping into the sewer system and odors coming from the sewers. Responsible for the development and implementation of a regional storm and flood control plan. In case of basement flooding, will send an inspector to the site to determine if blockage or break is in the main sewer line (for example, the storm sewer in the street) or on private property (from the curb to the house). Can only address issues with Sewer District owned sewer line. The sewer line from the curb to the house is the homeowners' responsibility.

Establishes minimum standards for surface and groundwater quality and develops and enforces regulations to prevent or reduce water pollution and assures a reliable supply of healthy drinking water and water that is suitable for other purposes.

Funds are available to assist homeowners with the cost of repairing or replacing their failing household sewage treatment system (HSTS). The funds will be distributed on a first come, first served basis to eligible homeowners residing within Licking County with a HSTS in need of being repaired or replaced. Homeowners’ eligibility for this project will be based on their household income level. Homeowners will be required to submit their latest income tax return to LCHD to determine their eligibility level.

Provides a wide range of health-related services, including the following pool and spa licensing and inspection, food safety information, food service operations licensing and inspection, foodborne illness investigation, household water and sewage system permit and installation, safe housing inspections, animal bite tracking, tattoo parlor licensing, inspection and body art safety information.

Public Service Department sees that cemeteries, parks, airport, water pumping, distribution and storage, metering, billing, accounting, sewer maintenance, wastewater treatment, vehicle maintenance, streets, sanitation, building maintenance, City Hall maintenance, Secrest Auditorium, recreation and engineering run smoothly and efficiently with citizens concerns having priority.

Responsible for the correct disposal of all private household sewage systems in a manner which will protect surface and groundwater from contamination. This division reviews, plans and regulates new and replacement sewage systems. Responsible for proper private water supply systems (such as wells, cisterns, etc.)

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.

Inspects all public pools and spas for safety and health. Holds an annual training for pool operators. Both services are done to assure a safe and healthy swimming environment for the public.

Offers services to prevent the spread of communicable diseases as a result of environmental factors. Registered Environmental Health Specialists conduct inspections in the following program areas: food safety, sewage treatment systems, private water systems, public swimming pools, campgrounds, manufactured home parks, congregate settings, body art establishments, public health nuisances, and animal bites.