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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.

Services

Environmental Hazards Information
Pollution Control
Pest Control Services
Provides regulatory oversight for local food safety and protection, private sewage systems, private water wells, lead poisoning prevention, radon, mosquito/tick control, and inspection of facilities such as tanning salons and body art businesses.

Services

Pest Control Services
Tap Water Testing
Pollution Control
Weed Abatement/Brush Control
Radon Testing
Specialized Information and Referral
Neighborhood Inspection Division has three primary responsibilities; rental inspections, the oversight of condemned buildings and the abatement of junk and debris which includes junk vehicles. Other services include:

Can also help with:

Sound permits
Transient Merchant - Application
Transient Merchant - License Information
Sign permits
Land use questions
Abandoned Wells
Animal Waste Complaints
Graffiti
Illegal Businesses
Garage sales
Illegal Dumping
Illegal Parking in Front Yards
Interior Unsanitary Conditions
Mosquito Control
Noise Ordinance Enforcement
Nuisance Odor Ordinance
Rat Control
Renting a house without a certificate
Septic System and Sewer Line Failure
Voluntary Impounds

Services

Pest Control Services
Environmental Beautification
Building and Safety
Consumer Complaints
Government Consumer Protection Agencies
Graffiti Removal
Public Facility Health Inspection

*Please note this program does not respond to individual homes for pest removal.

Enforces regulations in investigating all complaints regarding possible infestations of disease carrying insects and/or rodents, notifies property owners of their responsibilities in maintaining a vermin-free premise, and advises them as to the abatement measures which must be implemented.

Monitors the presence of ticks known to carry Lyme Disease - residents of Scott County can deliver ticks to the department for identification.

The Animal Bite Investigation and Control Program monitors all reported cases of humans being bitten by animals for the purpose of protecting the health of the person bitten, as well as rabies control. Enforces the County Animal Control Ordinance and serve as a liaison between the victim/physician and the State Rabies Advisory Board.

The Mosquito Surveillance Program, in conjunction with Iowa State University and the Iowa Department of Public Health, allows the Health Department to monitor the population of mosquitoes to determine when the potential for arthropod-borne encephalitis or West Nile Virus is imminent.

Environmental concerns, including complaints about dumping, rodents, insects, ambient air quality, water contamination, and septic tank problems.

Services

Pollution Control
Environmental Hazards Information
Pest Control Services

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.

Services

Weed Abatement/Brush Control
Tap Water Testing
Radon Testing
Pest Control Services
Pollution Control
Insect and rodent complaints are investigated. Mosquito surveillance, complaints and control measures are conducted through mosquito season.
Vector Prevention and Pest Control: Prevents and controls the transmission of disease, adulteration of food products, infestation and damage to structures and tire management.
Provides mosquito control
Vector Control: Works to decrease potential disease vectors (spread of diseases), including mosquitoes and rats, both of which spread disease.
Insect and rodent complaints are investigated and corrective actions are recommended.
Operates all health sanitation services, includes mosquito abatement and/or offer advice and guidance regarding steps individual property owners can take to eradicate infestations.
Mosquito larvicide is available to municipalities with standing water problems.

Offers help with environmental concerns, including complaints about dumping, rodents, insects, ambient air quality, water contamination, and septic tank problems.

Services

Environmental Hazards Information
Pest Control Services
Pollution Control
Regulatory program that provides food sanitation inspections and education, as well as inspections for potable water supplies (wells), private sewage disposal, nuisance control, housing, solid waste, insects and rodents, tanning beds, and radon education.

Services

Restaurant/Food Sanitation Enforcement
Pest Control Services
Public Facility Health Inspection
Home Sanitation Enforcement
Tap Water Testing
Radon Testing

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.

Services

Tap Water Testing
Weed Abatement/Brush Control
Pollution Control
Radon Testing
Pest Control Services

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.

Services

Environmental Hazards Information
Pollution Control
Pest Control Services
KB Lewis Bed Bug Cleaning Specialist offers bed bug extermination services. Services include a comprehensive spraying of the home, a heat-treated steam process, and mattress cleaning. Carpet and furniture cleaning services are available as well.
Mosquito control services.
Responsible for repairing and maintaining roads in Grant Township. Services include: - Stormwater management - Water test kit distribution - Sandbag distribution during emergency flooding - Winter snow removal and ice control - Brush pick up - Mosquito abatement - Electronic waste recycling - Roadside mowing and litter pick-up - Tree trimming - Street light and traffic sign maintenance
Vector Prevention and Pest Control: Prevents and controls the transmission of disease, adulteration of food products, infestation and damage to structures and tire management.