Provides public health services and environmental city services

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.

Inspects septic systems owned by individuals or businesses if a complaint is received. If requested, will test water from private wells for nitrates and coliform bacteria. Issues permits for new septic systems and water wells in Ross County and inspects them upon completion.

Performs health and safety insepctions of housing units and assesses for rehabilitation. Performs lead based paint and lead pipe assessments as well as polution and soil contamination checks.

Provides lead poisoning prevention classes and presentations for residents of high risk areas and other interested individuals, agencies, businesses, and groups. Does outreach to community events, health fairs, etc. Offers free childcare during classes.

Provides information on indoor and outdoor air pollutants including radon, carbon monoxide, ozone and others.

Provides information to help people protect themselves from environmental hazards. Advocates for and assists with policy development of environmental health issues. Focuses on topics such as housing related health hazards, asbestos, air pollution, asthma triggers and controls (especially for children), carbon monoxide, chemical accidents, global warming, household hazardous waste disposal, lawn care, lead, mold, ozone, pesticides, and radon. Offers speakers and printed materials about health and environmental threats.

Performs health and safety insepctions of housing units and assesses for rehabilitation. Performs lead based paint and lead pipe assessments as well as polution and soil contamination checks.

Provides information about statistics, prevention, symptoms, and research on a variety of environmental health issues including Air Quality, Asbestos, Asthma, Biomonitoring, Carbon Monoxide Poisoning, Childhood Lead Poisoning Prevention, Climate Change, Cruise Ship Health, Extreme Weather Conditions, Health Studies, Healthy Places, Mold, Natural Disasters, UV Protection, Radiation Studies, Rodent Control, Smoking and Tobacco Use, and Water.

Routinely inspects household sewage systems owned by individuals or businesses. Collects surface water samples to test for quality near these systems. Also tests water from private wells upon request. Issues permits for new sewage systems and wells in its jurisdiction, and inspects these upon completion. Verifies abandonment of sewage systems when sanitary sewer connection occurs. Verifies abandonment of private water systems.

Responsible for sewer maintenance, water connections within the public right of way, and treatment of sewage and wastewater. 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 publicly owned sewer line. The sewer line from the curb to the house is the homeowners' responsibility. Where possible, will give the property owner advice on what is needed to remedy the problem. Takes complaints and reports from consumers concerning water and sewage service and will answer questions about billing. Prepares annual drinking water quality reports, and responds to inquiries about water pollutants. Reads water meters monthly.

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.

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.

Provides programs that impact the health and well-being of Sandusky County residents.Programs are devoted to making sure our health, food, water, air, and soil are safe.

Provides Lead Safe Certification navigation, community outreach and organizing, resident and landlord education, and lead safe workforce development training.

Responsible for sewer maintenance, water connections within the public right of way, and treatment of sewage and wastewater. 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 publicly owned sewer line. The sewer line from the curb to the house is the homeowners' responsibility. Where possible, will give the property owner advice on what is needed to remedy the problem. Takes complaints and reports from consumers concerning water and sewage service and will answer questions about billing. Prepares annual drinking water quality reports, and responds to inquiries about water pollutants. Reads water meters monthly.

Responsible for sewer maintenance, water connections within the public right of way, and treatment of sewage and wastewater. 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 publicly owned sewer line. The sewer line from the curb to the house is the homeowners' responsibility. Where possible, will give the property owner advice on what is needed to remedy the problem. Takes complaints and reports from consumers concerning water and sewage service and will answer questions about billing. Prepares annual drinking water quality reports, and responds to inquiries about water pollutants. Reads water meters monthly.

Sponsored by the Environmental Protection Agency. Responds to inquiries regarding lead and lead poisoning. Provides information on lead poisoning and children, lead-based paint, a list of local and state contacts who can help, and other lead-related questions.

Assistance is available for City of Newark residents who have a child living in the property that has an elevated blood lead level. Funding may be available for risk assessments, lead hazard control/abatement work and clearance of the housing unit.

Provides information on conditions that may be a public health hazard. Conditions may include improper storage of garbage, accumulation of animal waste, rodents or small areas of mold and moisture. May refer those who contact the agency to local authorities to investigate situations on a case-by-case basis.

Inspects septic systems owned by individuals if a complaint is received. If requested, will test water from private wells for nitrates and total coliform bacteria. Provides information on disinfecting a well as well as other information pertaining to private water systems. Issues permits for new septic systems and water wells in Darke County and inspects them upon completion. Handles the annual registration and bonding for sewage system contractors.

Provides inspection or education on methods of clean-up regarding a variety of health hazards in the home environment. Topics include the hazards of: high grass over 8", trash & debris, stagnant water, insect infestation, lead, illegal dumping reporting in public and privately owned lots, rodent control, (inspector places poison in animal burrows outside the house), mold (especially regarding black mold that grows on water-soaked cardboard and unpainted wood), as well as inspections and licensing of public establishments in order to enforce existing health codes. Inspects tenants' homes for bedbugs and cites landlords but will not inspect homeowners. NOTE: Homeowners who request assistance with rodent control or home sanitation may be cited for corrective action if the health inspector decides the situation warrants.

Provides an array of individualized services to caregivers and children in Cuyahoga County impacted by lead exposure. All services are voluntary and based on family needs. Assistance may include a range of short and long-term service offerings such as: cleaning kits and demonstrations on how to clean the home to prevent lead poisoning, developmental screening, nurteition information, and connections to other community lead-related resources. Follow-up is provided as needed to help guide the participants throughout the process. Goal is to reduce lead in the home and mitigate it's effects.

The program assists family members to reduce and prevent lead poisoning. Ohio Healthy Homes and Lead Poisoning Prevention Program provides funding , public and professional education, public health lead investigations, case management, data collection and analysis.