Healthy Homes: Mercury
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Mercury is the only liquid metal. It is used in many household devices, including fever thermometers, thermostats, switches, and some paints. Mercury and all of its compounds are very toxic. Mercury contaminated fish have caused serious illness in many people, … Read More

File a Complaint
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BODY ART (TATTOO & BODY PIERCING) For property outside the city of Columbus, call (614) 525‑3160 If the Body Art Establishment you are complaining about is in the City of Columbus, call (614) 645‑3111 or dial 311 Learn more about the FCPH … Read More

Public Health Nuisances
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The Environmental Health Division responds to complaints of environmental conditions that pose a threat to public health. This department will evaluate each situation and determine the exact threat and attempt to educate the public while getting them to remove or … Read More

Solid & Infectious Waste
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Waste Disposal Overview The Solid and Infectious Waste Program minimizes solid, infectious and hazardous waste in the community. It is also responsible for regulating and enforcing disposal of waste into approved facilities, including landfills and incinerators. The program is also … Read More

Water Quality
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Water Quality staff review and approve permits for the construction, alteration and abandonment of private water systems. A private water system is defined as a water supply system for the provision of water for human consumption, other than a public … Read More

Air Quality
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Moderate concentrations of ozone and particle pollution (soot) in the air make it more difficult for older adults, young children and those who suffer from heart disease and respiratory problems such as asthma, bronchitis and emphysema to breathe. When inhaled, … Read More

Septic & Sewage
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Sewage Treatment Systems Overview The Water Quality Program monitors the proper treatment and disposal of all wastewater for household and small flow and semi-public sewage treatment systems in a manner which will protect surface and groundwater from contamination. This program … Read More

Lost Pets
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Found a Lost Pet? If you have found a lost pet that is wearing identification tags we have three options that may help you find the owner. If the animal is wearing a rabies tag, enter the entire tag number … Read More

Animal Bites & Rabies
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Animal Bites According to Ohio Administrative Code 3701-3-28, “Whenever a person is bitten by a dog or other mammal, report of such bite shall be made within 24 hours to the health commissioner of the district in which the bite … Read More

Ticks
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Overview Ticks are abundant in the spring and summer months and it is important to protect yourself from tick bites and reduce your risk of tick borne diseases. Ticks are most commonly found in wooded and bushy areas and where … Read More

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