Environmental Health

We work to identify and prevent health risks in Jefferson County communities between our people and their environments. Here you can find information on mold & air quality, animal bites, open burning, radon testing, lead information, septic regulations, and more.

Animal
Bites

All human animal bite wounds must be investigated...

Complaint
Form

Register your complaint with the JCHD...

Haz Mat
Spills

Move to a safe location up wind of the spill & call 911...

Lead
Information

Lead is a metal that has no special taste or smell...

Mold &
Air Quality

Too much exposure to mold may cause or worsen...

Vector
Control

Reduce your risks, even in your own backyard...

Open
Burning

You can open burn only under certain conditions...

Radon
Testing

Radon is a cancer-causing natural radioactive gas...

Septic
Regulations

Use a JCHD Certified Contractor to design, layout...

Swimming
Pool Rules

The JCHD follows ISDH Rule 410 IAC 6-2.1 to inspect all...

Tattoo
Regulations

Applications and training for tattoo regulations...

Wells &
Well Water

Find info on disinfection and sample of wells...