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Chris O'Brien, B.S., L.E.H.P.
Interim Environmental Director
Phone (815) 941-3129
Fax (815) 941-2389
E-Mail cobrien@grundyhealth.com
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Cara Anderson, B.S.
Potable Water & Private Sewage Program Coordinator
Phone (815) 941-3128 Cell Phone (815) 509-1113
Fax (815) 941-2389
E-Mail canderson@grundyhealth.com
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Duane Coulter, B.S., Associate E.H.P.
Food Sanitation Program Coordinator
Phone (815) 941-3127 Cell Phone: (815) 790-0547
Fax (815) 941-2389
E-Mail dcoulter@grundyhealth.com
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Cheryl Wardell
Environmental Health Secretary
Phone (815) 941-3115
Fax (815) 941-2389
E-Mail cwardell@grundyhealth.com
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Food Sanitation Program
- Review and approve plans for new & existing facilities.
- Inspections and issue operating permits for all food facilities & temporary events.
- Foodborne illness investigation and consumer complaint investigation.
- Training courses for food service managers & employees.
Helpful Hints:
- Report suspected cases of foodborne illnesses to the Health Department promptly.
- Contact the Health Department for an inspection before building or purchasing a food facility.
For more information, please check the following links:
www.idph.state.il.us
www.cdc.gov
www.usda.gov
www.fda.gov
Potable Water Program
Well Permit Link
Construction Report Link
- Assistance in locating water systems from sources of pollution.
- Issuance of well construction permits & well inspections.
- Information on water sampling and proper well sealing available.
Helpful Hints:
- Periodic sampling of your water is recommended.
- The proper sealing of an abandoned well helps prevent groundwater contamination and is required by law. Call this department before you seal your well.
Private Sewage Disposal
Sewage Code Link
- Assistance in determining type of sewage disposal system for your property.
- Issue on-site wastewater disposal system permits, inspections & provide maintenance information.
Helpful Hints:
- Periodic inspection & pumping of tanks is essential in preventing premature failure of system.
- Malfunctioning systems can expose the public to live bacteria and virus and need repair as soon as possible.
- In order to obtain a building permit you must have an approved water & sewage system permit.
Ultra-violet Radiation Program
- Tanning facility inspections.
- Information on ultra-violet radiation and skin cancer
- Call the Health Department before you begin construction of your tanning salon.
- Ultra-violet radiation can cause skin cancer, premature aging and drying of the skin.
- Follow exposure schedules on the bed to prevent burning.
Tattoo & Body Piercing Program
- Grundy County has an ordinance that addresses tattooing and body piercing. (Ear piercing is exempt from regulation).
- Report all unlicensed facilities due to possible disease transmission. i.e. HIV, Hepatitis B. No facilities are currently licensed.
Nuisance Complaint Program
- Many complaints are handled by many different agencies. If we can not help you, we will refer you to someone who can.
- Arbo-Viral Surveillance Program
- Coordinates with Illinois Department of Public Health in surveillance of West Nile Virus activity in bird population
- Provides public education regarding mosquito breeding.
- Works with villages who are involved with mosquito abatement.
Helpful Hints:
- Contact the Health Department to report recently deceased crows or bluejays.
Indoor Air & Radon Program
- We work with toxicologists from the State Health Department to assist with indoor air & radon problems. Information is available at the Health Department.
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