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.

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.

Provides the following permits, licenses, and inspectional services (individual department phone numbers are listed behind each description): rat and rabies control, environmental health, nuisance complaints, landfill, trash truck, well water, and septic inspections (225-4362); plumbing permits and inspections (225-4421); housing inspections outside of the Dayton city limits (225-4428); food service operator licenses, bar, grocery, restaurant, swimming pool, hotel, and mobile home inspections (225-4460); lead paint poisoning preventions programs, information about lead paint hazards, and inspections for the presence of lead paint in homes (225-5553); and vending machines, mobile home park, motel, and mobile food service inspections (225-5915).

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.

Provides inspections and licensure of all commercial and residential plumbing; campgrounds; permanent, temporary, and mobile food operators; swimming pools and spas; water haulers; tattoo and body piercing establishments, and schools. Collects water samples from sites that have a non-municipal water system to ensure bacteriologically acceptable drinking water. Inspects sewage systems and private water systems, such as wells and cisterns.

Provides water and wastewater services for the City of Mount Vernon. Special services available: - Pool credits are offered if you have a swimming pool in your yard, we will allow a one time per year credit on the wastewater portion of your bill for all usage over your average. Pool water must not be drained into the sanitary sewer to receive this credit. We will also be surveying consumers with pools to make sure they have installed proper backflow devices. We recommend that hose bibb vacuum breakers be placed on all threaded spigots. (These may be purchased at your local hardware store). Installment of these devices will now be a requirement for you to receive your pool credit. Please stop by our office and complete a pool credit form. - Freeze credits are available in the wintertime, to keep lines from freezing back into the meters we allow freeze credits. If you wish to allow your water to run in a small thin stream, we will credit your water/wastewater billings back to your average. Maximum amount of credit allowed for freezing is for 900 cubic foot per unit. Please notify us in writing if you wish to exercise this option.

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.

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.

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.

Produce a clean and environmentally safe water discharge into the Mad River and to meet the requirements of the National Pollutant Discharge Elimination System (NPDES) permit as cost effectively and as efficiently as possible.

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.

Provides water quality education non-point source pollution education and technical assistance with conservation practices such as filter strips, windbreaks and wetlands. Funding is available through the Farm Bills programs. Also provides consultations on natural resource reviews for landowners and local governments. Services include environmental education programs, homeowner conservation practice assistance and the Toledo-Lucas County Sustainability Commission.

Provides inspections, permits and licenses of food services, wells, septic systems, manufactured home parks and public swimming pools. Provides inspections of properties when issues affect the public’s health, such as water, sewage, rodents, garbage and other unsanitary conditions. Provides information about pest control, mold removal and lead prevention. Also conducts education sessions on the programs it administers. Does not provide on-site inspections for household mold.

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.

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.

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.

Provides field inspection, enforcement activities including water testing (when a mining operation is involved), and project oversight. Handles public complaints and other enforcement actions at active mining operations, mining company land reclamation sites, solution mining sites, injection well facilities (also called fracking), and oil and gas drilling and production operations.

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.

Private water systems are permitted and inspected 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.

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 Fulton 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 enviornmental health division works closely with local, state, and national, and non-governmental agencies.

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.

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 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.