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The Hamilton County Health Department is implementing building access and program procedures
The Health Department has implemented procedures as a Healthcare facility specific to protect all clients, customers and staff entering the building. Building Access and Program Access Polices will be in effect until further notice.
Building Access:
- Mask are required for public (over 2yrs of age) until further notice. Please provide your own mask
- Medical Assessment - Temperatures will be taken and will be asked about symptoms. Anyone with a temperature of 100.4 or greater or respiratory symptoms will not be admitted.
- Social Distancing will be identified and maintained in all lobby areas
- Hand hygiene - Parents and Children able to use hand sanitizer will be asked to clean their hands.
To obtain more information about Environmental Health Program Activities performed by the Hamilton County Health Department select one of the program areas of interest below.
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Food Establishment Program
The Hamilton County Health Department currently permits and inspects over 1,000 food services and food stores within the county borders.
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Sewage Disposal Program
On-site sewage disposal is a large portion of the work completed by the Environmental Health Division.
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Vector Control Program
The Vector Control Program revolves around the control of mosquitoes during their most vulnerable stages as larvae found in standing or stagnant waters.
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Water Quality Program
The Water Quality Program is both regulatory and non regulatory activities. Public and Semi Public Swimming Pools and Private Water Well Supplies are permitted and inspected. Non regulatory activities include the River Watch and Recreational Water Sampling which monitor local waterways for aquatic quality.
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Complaint Investigation Program
The complaint program is to provide a means for the public to notify the health department of concerns regarding public health in Hamilton County.