Environmental Health

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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.Click HERE to find out who the designated Environmental Sanitarian is for your area.

INFORMATION ON THE NOROVIRUS

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. Click HERE for more information on food service and licensing.

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 temporary food establishment operations checklist. Click HERE for 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. Well application form.

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. Septic application form.

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. Please find attached the form needed for this service. loan evaluation form

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 until complaint has been closed. Complaint form

MISCELLANEOUS

Inspections and/or consultations are done in the following area:

Campground (full-time and temporary)
Foster Care and Day Care Facilities

OTHER AREAS OF INVOLVEMENT

School Environments
Air Pollution
Lead Abatement
Radon
Septic Tank Cleaners
Solid Waste Disposal
Subdivision Development
Sites of Environmental Contamination
Land-Use Patterns

RECYCLE YOUR BATTERIES AT THE ICHD!

We are only accepting "dry-cell" batteries; those which are typically found in flashlights, remote controls, toys and portable radios.

If you have any questions please call (616) 527-5341.