Provides various health services.

Provides regular tests for the presence of toxins in the City of Toledo's tap water supply. An online dashboard provides up-to-date information about toxin levels to keep the public informed. It includes a scale showing the current status of drinking water quality, according to Ohio EPA guidelines. The website also includes answers to the following frequently-asked questions: Information for the General Public during Harmful Algal Bloom Season (information provided as of 7/31/15 and may be updated or revised) Background - The U.S. Environmental Protection Agency issued Health Advisories for microcystin in May 2015 for populations based primarily on age and a 10-day exposure period. EPA recommends threshold levels at or below 0.3 ppb in drinking water for children pre-school age (age 5) and younger. For school-age children (age 6) through adults, the recommended health advisory levels for drinking water are at or below 1.6 ppb for microcystin. What does this mean - The EPA and Ohio EPA recommend that the public not drink water with microcystin above two threshold levels (0.3/1.6 ppb) depending primarily on age for more than 10 days. How will we know when the threshold is reached - The Ohio EPA and the City of Toledo are working together so that if microcystin is present beyond recommended thresholds the public will be informed by a "Do Not Drink" Advisory. Drinking Water Advisories protect the public from adverse health effects by limiting potential exposure to microcystin. What is the City of Toledo doing to protect the drinking water from algal toxins - --Toledo has put an advance warning system in place for early detection of harmful algal blooms which allows us to adjust water treatment methods. --Toledo has dramatically enhanced its chemical feed capabilities as compared to 2014. --Staff has streamlined operations and communications regarding water quality. --The City of Toledo actively works with the Ohio EPA to ensure the public water supply is safe and operating within new microcystin guidelines. How Can I Prepare for a Do Not Drink Advisory - --Residents should keep a 3- to 7-day supply of bottled water on hand, or 1-2 gallons of water per person per day. --Sign up to receive emergency text alerts through www.lucascountyalerts.com. --Toledo water customers can check the water quality dashboard status of the drinking water at www.toledo.oh.gov , "like" us on Facebook and follow us on Twitter to receive real-time updates. How is the public notified of a Drinking Water Advisory - The public is made aware of the status of its drinking water quality, including, if needed, any Drinking Water Advisories through the Water Quality Dashboard at www.toledo.oh.gov, broadcast media, electronic billboards, Toledo-Lucas County Health Department website, and via the Lucas County Text Alert system. The website also includes answers to the following frequently-asked questions: Information for the General Public during Harmful Algal Bloom Season (information provided as of 7/31/15 and may be updated or revised) Background - The U.S. Environmental Protection Agency issued Health Advisories for microcystin in May 2015 for populations based primarily on age and a 10-day exposure period. EPA recommends threshold levels at or below 0.3 ppb in drinking water for children pre-school age (age 5) and younger. For school-age children (age 6) through adults, the recommended health advisory levels for drinking water are at or below 1.6 ppb for microcystin. What does this mean - The EPA and Ohio EPA recommend that the public not drink water with microcystin above two threshold levels (0.3/1.6 ppb) depending primarily on age for more than 10 days. How will we know when the threshold is reached - The Ohio EPA and the City of Toledo are working together so that if microcystin is present beyond recommended thresholds the public will be informed by a "Do Not Drink" Advisory. Drinking Water Advisories p

Helps pay for medical care expenses for handicapped children who meet eligibility requirements. Programs available are The Diagnostic and The Treatment program. The Diagnostic Program helps pay for an evaluation to rule out a handicapping condition.

Provides fire prevention and protection services for the residents of Middleburg Heights. Services include dealing with fires, explosions, accidents, medical emergencies, toxic materials and a variety of other threats. Offers blood pressure screening, carbon monoxide testing and first aid/CPR training.

Enforcement of regulations governing environmental health, food inspections, water testing rabies control, nuisance complaints, swimming pool and campground inspections. Siting and approval of new septic systems and private water supplies.

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.

Takes reports and investigates public complaints of unlawful spills and dumping of hazardous waste and other materials into storm sewers, waterways, and soil within the county. Does not handle airborne emissions (see EPA).

Provides an environmental assessment of the home and case management for the child who has been tested and shown to have an elevated blood lead level.

Provides fire protection services, periodically offers CPR classes, will perform carbon monoxide tests, and offers blood pressure screening. Offers fire prevention information and education including speakers and tours.

Routinely inspects household sewage systems owned by individuals or businesses. Collects surface water samples to test for quality near these systems both at routine intervals and if a complaint is received. Also tests water from private wells upon request. Issues permits for new sewage systems and wells and alterations to existing systems, and inspects these upon completion. Verifies abandonment of sewage systems when sanitary sewer connection occurs. Verifies abandonment of private water systems.

Licenses and inspects food service operations, vending machine operations, retail food establishments, and temporary food and mobile food operations as described above. Responds to consumer complaints regarding restaurant. Reports and investigates food-borne illnesses.

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.

Provides management and follow-up of reportable communicable diseases in Lucas County. The epidemiologists work to provide surveillance on disease cases and symptoms, further investigate selected diseases cases, and assist in outbreak response. The office is driven to provide disease education and reduce the incidence of communicable disease in the community.

Community Environmental Health promotes and protects the health and safety of residents through preventative health programs: investigates animal bites; inspects jails; inspects RV Parks & Campgrounds; provides mosquito control and education; enforces housing maintenance and occupancy codes; licenses and inspects public swimming pools; licenses and inspects tattoo and body piercing establishments; provides education on diseases and health issues related to ticks. (Residents living in the Cities of Columbus and Worthington are served by Columbus Public Health.)

Protects the residents of Noble County by enforcing environmental health regulations relating to clean air and water, safe food, proper waste disposal, insect infestation and safety.

Promotes health, prevents disease, and provides essential public health services to the residents of Conneaut.

Provides information on bed bug infestation. Information includes how they may have gotten in the home, where to look for them, how to know if a home has them and steps to take to get rid of them. Will come to a site to identify the bugs and offer advice on control.

Protects the residents of Licking County by enforcing environmental health regulations relating to clean air and water, safe food, proper waste disposal, insect infestation and safety.

Provides a hotline and website that offer resources on pest control measures. Trained pesticide specialists are available to discuss the risks of pesticide and non-emergency pest and pesticide-related health information. It is not a poison control center nor does it have regulatory authority.

Provides fire protection services. Also provides fire prevention information and tests for carbon monoxide. Can supply information about smoke detectors, but not the detectors themselves; will speak with landlords about providing required smoke detectors.

Licenses, educates, and inspects restaurants, grocery stores, food trucks, vending machines, and anywhere else that sells food in Lorain County. Helps to prevent diseases spread through food by making sure food is prepared and stored safely. Follows up on complaints. Food inspection reports can be viewed online at https://www.loraincountyhealth.com/foodsafety.

Regulates and enforces workplace health and safety standards.

Offers free honey bee swarm removal and relocation by club members. Also offers removal of live honey bees from structures. NOTE: If insects are coming out of a hole in the ground or out of a paper or mud nest, they aren't honeybees and a beekeeper cannot provide assistance.

Investigates reports of animal bites and exposure in an attempt to control the occurrence of rabies.