ENVIRONMENTAL HEALTH DIVISION

The Environmental Health Division of the Lawrence County Health Department consists of the following programs.

Wastewater Sanitation Program
Food Protection Program
Animal and Vector Control Program

This division is also responsible for investigating complaints regarding housing issues, investigation of lead-level contents in old buildings and  tattoo/body-piercing facilities.  

WASTEWATER SANITATION PROGRAM

The staff of the Environmental Health Division is responsible for inspecting septic systems and assisting individuals with plan designs for septic systems as well as approving the application for septic system installation.  They also:

• Inspect existing septic systems for various reasons, i.e. sale of home and refinancing

• Issue permits for the repair of failing septic systems

• Investigate complaints regarding the presence of wastewater or other in sanitary conditions.

FOOD PROTECTION PROGRAM

The staff of the Environmental Health Division is responsible for inspection of:

• Restaurants and grocery stores,

• Temporary  and mobile food units.

• School and camp food services.

These inspections are conducted to ensure compliance with the Indiana State Food Code.  They also provide food handling education courses and investigate complaint reports.

ANIMAL & VECTOR

The Lawrence County Health Department sponsors the annual Rabies Clinics. We are also responsible for the investigation of animal bite reports and provide information on the control of various insects and animals.