ENVIRONMENTAL HEALTH PROGRAM

I.      FOOD SANITATION
II.    PRIVATE SEWAGE DISPOSAL
III.  PRIVATE WATER SUPPLY
IV.  NUISANCE
V.   SOLID WASTE
VI. TANNING BOOTHS

I.   FOOD SANITATION

Inspections are routinely conducted of all food services and retail food establishments in the county to ensure that all food served to consumers in Clinton County is safe, wholesome, and served in a sanitary manner.

II.   PRIVATE SEWAGE DISPOSAL

Inspections, consultations, and education are provided to contractors, homeowners, and complaints on private sewage disposal.  Permits are issued and inspections are conducted on new or remodeled systems in accordance with State of Illinois regulations.

III.   PRIVATE WATER SUPPPLY

Analysis and inspections are conducted for individuals with private water supplies in order to guarantee a safe and potable water supply.  The Clinton County Health Department is an agent for the Illinois Department of Public Health issuing water supply permits and conducting inspections for private water supplies.  In addition, non-community public water is tested quarterly.

IV.    NUISANCE

Nuisance conditions may result in the spread of disease and can endanger the safety, comfort, and well-being of the public.  The environmental health program asists in reducing these problems by investigating complaints on an individual basis.

V.   SOLID WASTE

Reducing vectors, nuisances, and the transmission of disease if possible through the elimination of improper disposal of solid waste.  Investigations are handled on a compliant basis.

VI.   TANNING BOOTHS

Annual inspections of tanning booths are provided.

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