Environmental Health

ENVIRONMENTAL HEALTH

Environmental Health focuses on all aspects of the natural and human-made environment, effecting human health.  The mission of this section is to safeguard life, promote human health, and protect the environment through the practice of modern environmental health science, the use of technology, rules, public education, and above all, dedication to the public trust.  Environmental Health office hours are Monday-Friday 7:30AM-5:00 PM.

For more information, call 828-587-8250 or -8253.

Food, Lodging, and Institutions

• Food Service

• Lodging, Bed & Breakfast Homes/Inns

• Camps

• Child Care Centers & Schools

• Nursing Homes & Other Institutions

Onsite Waste Water Protection (SEPTIC AND WELL APPLICATIONS) & Water Testing APPLICATIONS

You can now apply for permits and water sample requests online through our Civic Access Portal.  For first time login help click here.  Once you log in, here's a little more info on the site: Understanding Civic Access.  Applications that are received through the online portal go into a queue and are processed in the order they are received.  Click here to start

• Onsite Waste Water Protection (Septic and Well Application)

• Private Well Water Sampling

• Request for Record Search for an existing septic or well permit

Other

• Animal Shelter

• Pools & Tattoos

• Environmental Health FAQ

• Rules

Disclaimer

This information is intended as a guide only in obtaining Environmental Health services in Jackson County.  Codes are subject to change; the Environmental Health Section should be contacted directly for current requirements.