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Private water supply testing.
Tap water testing provided.
The Water Testing Program collects two types of water samples (bacteriological and chemical) at the request of County residents. Samples are generally requested when a well is newly constructed or when a problem with water supply is suspected such as when a change in odor or color occurs with the water.
Non-community and private drinking water supplies are tested for bacterial contamination.
Ensures the quality of residents' water and property. Works with the local Board of Health on Environmental Health Topics.

Services include well construction permits, septic system permits, Grants-To-Counties funds for private well water testing/rehabilitation, nuisance complaints for public health-related issues, and Radon testing.

Also administers swimming pool and tattoo parlor inspections for the county.

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County Government Departments/Offices
Home Sanitation Enforcement
Environmental Hazards Information
Public Facility Health Inspection
Tap Water Testing
Mold Analysis

Offers to conduct water sample tests.

Environmental problems, lead testing, West Nile virus prevention, water quality, hazardous materials, dumping, meth lab cleanup, garbage, dangerous property, and smoking prohibition.

Services

Environmental Hazards Information
Tap Water Testing
Lead Testing
Provides water to Des Moines area residents.

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Water Supply System
Utility Service Providers
Tap Water Testing
Participants in WIC receive an eWIC card for healthy foods. The foods provided by WIC provide nutrients that are essential for good health and growth. Participants also meet with nurses and dietitians to review health and diet information, discuss important nutrition information for their family, and receive referrals for other services when needed.

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Water Well Construction/Maintenance/Abandonment Regulation
Pool Sanitation
Dental Care
Lead Poisoning Screening
Public Facility Health Inspection
Restaurant/Food Sanitation Enforcement
Child Health and Disability Prevention Exams
General Immunization
Communicable Disease Control
COVID-19 Immunization Clinics
Tuberculosis Screening
WIC
Public Health Nursing
Tap Water Testing
Tests water and food. Tests for lead and other hazardous materials in homes and remediates lead hazards. Also, tests foreign products for safety and conducts restaurant inspections. Also, investigates complaints about raw sewage, excessive trash, hazardous materials and hot and cold weather illnesses. Also, inspects swimming pools.

Annual well permit required for all domestic wells inside the city limits. As a part of the permit process, the well is inspected to assure compliance with applicable state and local construction standards. In addition, the well is tested for presence of coliform bacterial and nitrate contamination. Technical assistance is provided to help correct well deficiencies and water contamination issues.

Prior to drilling a new well either inside the city or 3-mile limit, a well construction permit must first be obtained. A permit must also be obtained for any significant well repairs completed inside the city or 3-mile limit.

Property Transfer Program requires an inspection of domestic on-site wastewater systems and wells prior to the sale of the residence. Inspections are conducted by Property Transfer Inspectors who then file a written report of their findings with LLCHD. LLCHD reviews the report and issues a determination letter.

On-site wastewater treatment system permits and inspections ensures that wastewater systems are constructed in accordance with state and local codes. The department also assures that failed on-site wastewater systems are brought into compliance and the nuisance conditions are abated, and sewage is disposed of in a manner which protects public health and the environment.

Requires permits and inspections of all swimming pools and spas and hot tubs to assure a safe water recreational experience free from diseases, risk of accidents and drowning.

Provides groundwater and public health education focused on the prevention of groundwater contamination.

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Pollution Control
Tap Water Testing
Pool Sanitation
Water Well Construction/Maintenance/Abandonment Regulation

Provides testing of private well water, assistance with and permitting of private sewage disposal systems, health hazards related to the environment, general environmental issues such as radon, rat harborages, dangerous buildings, air quality, unhealthy living conditions, radon test kits, and waste tire collection information.

Services

Pollution Control
Environmental Hazards Information
Tap Water Testing
Pest Control Services
Water Well Construction/Maintenance/Abandonment Regulation
Radon Testing
Environmental Health Protection Division: Offers a variety of environmental health services, including tap water testing to detect the presence of hazardous chemicals or other pollutants.
Provides water sampling.
Provides well-water testing.

Services

Tap Water Testing
Environmental Public Health Services: Provides water testing.
Tests all types of private water supplies (cisterns, wells, tankers) and regulates if the supply does not meet the requirements of the codes.
Provides assistance with water testing.
Environmental Health Protection Division: Offers a variety of environmental health services, including tap water testing to detect the presence of hazardous chemicals or other pollutants.
Provides private water supply inspections.
Provides inspections of water and tests water in private wells.
Provides private water supply inspections.
Drinking Water Testing: Provides kits for individuals to submit water for bacteriological testing.