475 Western Ave., Suite A
Chillicothe, OH. 45601
Phone: 740-779-9652
Fax: 740-779-0744
ENVIRONMENTAL HEALTH
475 Western Ave., Suite 3A
Chillicothe, OH., 45601
Phone: 740-775-1158
Fax: 740-779-9615
Office Hours: Monday-Friday 8 am - 4:30 pm
Email: eh@rosscountyhealth.com
FOOD PROTECTION TRAINING:
The Ross County Health District's Environmental Health staff were recently approved by Ohio Department of Health to offer a Level One Certification course in Food Protection. The first training session will be held on April 12. Click below for more information.
2010 ENVIRONMENTAL HEALTH DIVISION FEE SCHEDULE:
These fees are set in accordance with Section 3709.09 the Ohio Revised Code and are effective Jan. 1, 2010.
TOWNSHIP AERATION INSPECTIONS FOR 2010: During 2010, Ross County Health District sanitarians will be conducting tri-annual inspections of aeration systems in the following townships: Buckskin, Concord, Deerfield, Paint, Paxton, Twin and Union. For the information you need to know about these inspections, please click here. You can contact the Environmental Health Office at 775-1158, Monday through Friday, from 8 am until 4:30 pm.
2009 OHIO COTTAGE FOOD RULES:
The updated Cottage Food Rules are now available.
2009 OHIO UNIFORM FOOD SAFETY CODE:
The 2009 Ohio Uniform Food Safety Code is out and it includes changes from last year.
SEPTAGE HAULERS:
Please click below for a list of septage haulers approved by the Ross County Health District. For a more up-to-date list you may call 775-1158.
SEWAGE INSTALLERS:
Please click below for a list of licensed sewage installers approved by the Ross County Health District. For a more up-to-date list you may call 775-1158.
FORMS:
Plan Requirements for Proposed Food Service Operations
Sanitary Regulations and Sewage Treatment System Rules
Real Estate Sewage Certification Forms
Temporary Food Service License Application
Application for Time Specific Tattoo or Body Piercing
Mandated Programs Administered by Ross County Environmental Health
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Ohio Department of Health Programs
Food Safety Program: Risk Classification 1-4 food service operations (FSO) and retail food establishments (RFE)
- Temporary and Mobile FSO’s and RFE’s
- Catering food service operations
- Vending food service operations
- Facility layout and equipment reviews for new FSO’s and RFE’
- Investigations of food service complaints and food borne illness outbreaks
Recreational Programs: Manufactured Home Parks
- Recreational Campgrounds and RV parks
- Marinas
- Swimming pools, spas, special use pools, and bathing areas
- Agricultural migrant labor camps
- Resident Camps and day camps
Private Water Systems: Residential well and alternative water system permitting and inspections
- Water hauler licensing and inspection
- Water system certifications
- Water sampling, bacteriologic, organic, and inorganic
Sewage Disposal Program: Residential sewage system installation permits and inspection
- Lot evaluations and lot split certifications
- Sewage system certifications
- Registration of sewage system contractors
- Subdivision plan review for waste water management
- Alternative and experimental sewage system monitoring and evaluation
Nuisance Abatement: Sewage nuisance
- Private water system nuisances
- Solid waste and garbage nuisances
- Insect/ rodent/ vector nuisances
- Housing sanitation and indoor air complaint issues
Rabies Program: Animal bite investigations
- Rabies surveillance
Institutional Programs:
- School environmental health and safety inspections
- Jail and County institution environmental health and safety inspections
Tattoo and Body Piercing:
- Licensing and inspection of tattoo and body piercing establishments
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Ross County Board of Health Programs
Aeration Inspection Program - Inspections of discharging residential aeration waste water systems
Water Sampling - Water sample screening for total coliform bacteria
Residential Services - Residential Environmental Health and safety inspections
Indoor Air Quality - Carbon Monoxide testing
Private Cemetery - Private cemetery certifications