Helps to prevent disease and improve the quality of life in Jo Daviess County. Programs include:

-- Food protection.

-- Potable water supply.

-- Private sewage disposal.

Conducts the following services:

-- Food establishment inspections.

-- Septic system/private sewage disposal (permitting and inspection).

-- Private well and water testing.

-- Well sealing.

-- Solid waste, nuisance, pest control, and other environmental complaints.

-- West Nile surveillance and vector control program.

Conducts the following services:

-- Food establishment inspections.

-- Septic system/private sewage disposal (permitting and inspection).

-- Private well and water testing.

-- Well sealing.

-- Solid waste, nuisance, pest control, and other environmental complaints.

-- 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.

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.