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- Free home assessments
- Free energy-efficient products and kits (water-saving and weatherization)
- Rebates to help cover the cost to purchase energy-efficient equipment
- Help finding a contractor to install energy-efficient equipment
Helps to prevent disease and improve the quality of life in Jo Daviess County. Programs include:
-- Food protection.
-- Potable water supply.
-- Private sewage disposal.
Protects public health through services and programs which are designed to promote healthy environment, reduce the risks of environmental hazards, and reduce the risk associated with food-borne illness.
Offers help with environmental concerns, including complaints about dumping, rodents, insects, ambient air quality, water contamination, and septic tank problems.
Conducts inspections on food establishments, septic system/private sewage disposal (permitting and inspection), private well and water testing, well sealing, solid waste, nuisance, pest control, and other environmental complaints, and West Nile surveillance and vector control program.
Addresses nuisance complaints and complaints regarding solid waste, weeds, and junk cars.
Services include air pollution and noise monitoring, rodent and pest surveillance, radon and indoor air information (radon kits available for a small fee), and free well testing.
Issues permits and licensing for tanning beds, swimming pools, spas, septic systems, tattoo services, and wells.
Cares for orphaned and injured wildlife. Provides hospital care for wild animals and then releases them back into the wild once they have recovered. Also offers educational programs both on and off site at schools, clubs, scout programs and community events. Wildlife Allies are available to help with the removal process of wildlife from a caller's home or business. See website for more information. If injured or orphaned animals are found, staff can help determine animal needs and guide callers through the necessary next steps to promote safety for the animal as well as the caller.
Conducts inspections on food establishments, septic system/private sewage disposal (permitting and inspection), private well and water testing, well sealing, solid waste, nuisance, pest control, and other environmental complaints, and West Nile surveillance and vector control program.
Provides environmental health services such as food sanitation and safety inspections, well/septic program and nuisance control (such as overgrown weeds, hazardous chemicals, etc).