419-334-6373 direct 419-334-6380 fax
Our Environmental Health Division’s
programs impacts the health and
well-being of Sandusky County residents.
Our programs are devoted to making sure our health, food, water, air,
and soil are safe. |
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Mercury Facts from the
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Our Programs: |
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Nuisance Animal Control |
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Links of Interest: |
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Environmental Health Program Rules & Regulations |
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Environmental Protection Agency |
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Ohio Environmental Health Association |
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Pest Control |
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Solid Waste/Recycling |
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West Nile Virus Information |
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to download a Brochure |
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Animal Bites- |
The health department is
required to investigate all reported dog, cat, ferret, or any other
animal that is commonly known to transit rabies. The animal’s owner will
be notified of quarantine requirements. After quarantine, a veterinarian
must examine the animal to determine good health and update its rabies
vaccination.
If the bite involves a wild or stray animal, the animal may be
euthanized and inspected by the Ohio Department of Health for rabies.
To report a bite, contact the Health
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Nuisance Animal Control
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(fees are charged)
Updated Feb 2010
The Wildlife Company
Doug Lee 419-333-6653
A & J Wildlife Control
Jay Thomson 419-307-7825
Keith Madaras 419-287-4920
Jeff Lagrou 419-333-8070
QUESTIONS: ODNR WILDLIFE OFFICE
Marty Baer 419-424-5000
REHABILITATION
1. Back to the Wild Mona Rutger 419-684-9539
2. God’s Little Critters Mary Beth 419-935-1782 |
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Food Service/Food
Establishments |
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This division licenses and inspects all businesses involved in
retail food sales in Sandusky County, with the exception of Bellevue
City. These businesses include restaurants, groceries, schools,
carry-outs, food booths at festivals, vending machines, food trailers,
drug stores and retail stores. Also, we investigate complaints and
possible food-borne disease outbreaks. Our inspections are based on the
Uniform Retail Ohio Food Safety Code, which was implemented on March 1,
2001. |
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For a new operation, you will need: |
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To see Ohio’s Food Code for yourself: |
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To view the national food recall list and find food safety tips,
check out: |
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Housing |
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One, two, and three family dwellings are
inspected upon receipt of complaint to ensure safe and sanitary housing
conditions. |
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Nuisance
Complaints |
Nuisances may include garbage and refuse complaints, housing
problems, air quality issues, insect and rodent infestations, lead
abatement and sewage system failures. Orders are inspected upon
complaint and issued to attain compliance. Upon receipt of complaint,
investigations are made concerning public health issues such as improper
garbage storage and disposal, unsafe housing, rodents, and failed sewage
systems. Orders are issued to attain compliance.
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To file a complaint, you will need:
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Private
Septic Systems |
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This program involves permitting and
inspecting for household sewage systems of 1, 2 and 3 family dwellings.
Inspections include location, type and installation of new, replacement
and altered systems. Additional inspections include new surveys for
possible building sites, sewage nuisance complaints, and annual aeration
sewage system monitoring. Existing sewage systems are inspected for real
estate transactions. Private sewage system contractors are registered to
do work in Sandusky County. |
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To install a private septic system, you need: |
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To find a sewage system contractor,
soil evaluator or designer
registered in Sandusky County: |
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Realty Inspections |
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For additional septic system information,
check out: |
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Ohio Department of Health Sewage Treatment Systems |
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Private
Water Systems |
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Sandusky County Environmental
Health division inspects and permits private water systems. Inspections
include location, installation, and safety of the drinking water. Water
samples are taken upon request to identify possible contaminants in
private water systems including; bacteria, minerals, etc. The state of
Ohio has a register of private water system contractors. |
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To disinfect your well, you will need:
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To request a water sample of your private water system:
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To find a registered well drillers |
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To find out how deep, old, or flow of your well, check out: |
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Public
Swimming Pools |
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Inspections of public swimming pools and
spas include safe water parameters, safety equipment, filtering
equipment, disinfection equipment, turnover rates, water temperature
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Recreational Campground/Residential Camps |
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Campgrounds and resident camp inspections
include spacing, nuisances, swimming beaches and pools, safety and first
aid, living quarters, food services, sewage, and water. |
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Schools |
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Local schools are inspected twice a year
to ensure a safe and healthy environment. Inspections include general
safety, proper storage and handling of lac chemicals, pest control,
indoor air quality, playground safety, and proper food handling in the
kitchen. School inspections include cafeteria, playground equipment,
lighting, water systems, sewage, building conditions, health and safety
issues. |
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Solid Wastes |
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This program annually licenses and
inspects solid waste facilities to assure compliance with Ohio Revised
Code section 3734 and is annually surveyed and approved by the Ohio
Environmental Protection Agency. Active landfills, closed landfills,
transfer stations, construction/demolition sites, infectious waste
treatment facilities, large generators of infectious waste, scrap tire
generators, compost sites and open dumping must be inspected. |
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Tattooing and body piercing |
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Our division licenses tattoo and body
piercing establishments. Inspections include equipment, site,
sterilization equipment and methods, and required paperwork. |
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Manufactured Home Parks |
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Inspections of manufactured home parks
include proper spacing, blocking and tie-downs, pads, auxiliary
buildings, sewage and water. |
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