Environmental Health
All human animal bite wounds must be investigated in Indiana. The investigation should include, at a minimum, sufficient information to complete the Animal Bite Report.
Complaints registered with the Switzerland County Health Department must be in writing and signed by the person filing the complaint.
Don't stop enjoying outdoor activities, just learn some simple yet effective prevention measures to reduce your risks, even if you're only in your own backyard.
Open burning is defined under 326 IAC 4-1-0.5(6) as "the burning of any materials wherein air contaminants resulting from combustion are emitted directly into the air, without passing through a stack or chimney from an enclosed chamber."
You must use a Switzerland County Health Department Certified Contractor to design, layout, obtain a permit and install your septic system.
The Switzerland County Health Department follows Indiana State Department of Health Rule 410 IAC 6-2.1 to inspect all public and semi-public swimming pools, wading pools, spas and hot tubs.
The best way to prevent tick-borne illnesses is to prevent the bites of infected ticks. You can do this by avoiding tick habitats, using personal protection methods, and changing the environment to reduce the presence of ticks.
Safe, clean drinking water is the most essential building block to a healthy life. Understanding the risk associated with the quality of your well water is important. Because the body requires ample water, removing pollutants and hazardous substances before drinking is important.
Private well water is unregulated by both the Indiana Department of Environmental Management and the Environmental Protection Agency. Well owners are responsible for their own safety when drinking from a private water source.