Inspecting food storage area.

• Regulates the design, construction, and installation of on-site wastewater treatment and disposal systems, and non-public water wells.
• Inspects on-site septic systems for compliance with public health standards.
• Performs inspections and enforcement for food service establishments including temporary and mobile foods.
• Conducts hotel and motel inspections.
• Conducts vending machine inspections.
• Monitors swimming pool and spa disinfecting capabilities to reduce the potential for pool-acquired infections.
• Conducts tanning parlor and tattoo establishment inspections.
• Enforces nuisance codes.
• Resolves nuisance complaints filed by the general public.
• Belongs to the Iowa AIR Coalition, which educates the public about radon gas.
• Coordinates with County Zoning and Building in platting and enforces minimum housing inspections.
• Assists County and City through Linn Emergency Planning Committee and hazardous materials teams.

 If you have any questions, please call 319-892-6000 or email us at health@linncounty.org.

Associated Files:

Septic: Percolation Data Sheet   13k   44k         MORE INFO Septic: Application to Install/Repair             MORE INFO A-1. Request For Environmental Services             MORE INFO Well: Application to Construct             MORE INFO

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