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Environmental Health

The Environmental Health Division of the Ionia County Health Department seeks to protect public health through the application of inspection and permitting activities in the areas of food service, sewage disposal and water supply, housing, nuisance abatement, and solid and hazardous waste elimination. Interaction with the public and with other regulatory agencies provides opportunity for information to be exchanged, and for hazardous situations to be abated.

For more information, click here! For Safety Tips on Hazardous Waste, click here!

INFORMATION ON THE NOROVIRUS

Guidelines for Foodservice

Guidelines for Hospitals and Health Care

Guidelines for Schools and Day Care

FOOD SERVICE PROGRAM

All fixed food service establishments are licensed annually and inspected on a routine basis. Temporary food licenses are issued for gatherings where food is prepared and served outside of a fixed food establishment in conjunction with fairs, festivals, or other short-term events. Plan reviews and pre-opening inspections are conducted for all new establishments prior to construction and for existing establishments undergoing extensive remodeling. Fees must be paid prior to review. Consultation is available by phone and on site.

FARMER'S MARKET INFORMATION

Just a quick note to let you know that MDA has a new web page designed to help Farmers' Market operators with information about licensing and food safety requirements. The information discusses the possible need for temporary food service licenses and links to the temp. food establishment operations checklist. Click HERE for the information! An additional existing web page lists farmers' markets, farm markets, cider mills and u-pick locations around the state. Click HERE for locations.

ON-SITE WATER SUPPLY

Permits are issued for new and replacement water wells. Application and fee are required prior to a site visit. Sampling is done for loan evaluations, consultations, or suspected contamination. Consultation by phone or at site is done upon request. Bottles are available for water testing.

ON-SITE SEWAGE DISPOSAL

Permits are issued for all on-site sewage systems including repairs. After application and fee payment, soil and site evaluations are conducted prior to issuance of permits. Consultations by phone or at site are done upon request.

LOAN EVALUATIONS

Inspections of existing water supply and sewage disposal systems are conducted for real estate transactions or refinancing of private residences only. Inspections are conducted after the request form and fees are submitted. A full written report with determination of on-site system conditions is provided.

NUISANCE ABATEMENT (COMPLAINTS)

Investigations are conducted regarding complaints ranging from improper sewage disposal and insect infestations to housing defects in violation of Ionia County Sanitary Code requirements. If a serious health hazard exists, condemnation of a home may be executed by this office. Complaints must be signed and dated prior to investigation. Sources of complaints are kept confidential.