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Annual well permit required for all domestic wells inside the city limits. As a part of the permit process, the well is inspected to assure compliance with applicable state and local construction standards. In addition, the well is tested for presence of coliform bacterial and nitrate contamination. Technical assistance is provided to help correct well deficiencies and water contamination issues.

Prior to drilling a new well either inside the city or 3-mile limit, a well construction permit must first be obtained. A permit must also be obtained for any significant well repairs completed inside the city or 3-mile limit.

Property Transfer Program requires an inspection of domestic on-site wastewater systems and wells prior to the sale of the residence. Inspections are conducted by Property Transfer Inspectors who then file a written report of their findings with LLCHD. LLCHD reviews the report and issues a determination letter.

On-site wastewater treatment system permits and inspections ensures that wastewater systems are constructed in accordance with state and local codes. The department also assures that failed on-site wastewater systems are brought into compliance and the nuisance conditions are abated, and sewage is disposed of in a manner which protects public health and the environment.

Requires permits and inspections of all swimming pools and spas and hot tubs to assure a safe water recreational experience free from diseases, risk of accidents and drowning.

Provides groundwater and public health education focused on the prevention of groundwater contamination.

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Tap Water Testing
Water Well Construction/Maintenance/Abandonment Regulation
Pool Sanitation
Pollution Control
Investigation of the source of communicable diseases. Education over the phone and in-person on a variety of communicable and/or infectious diseases such as pertussis, mumps, measles, rubella, meningitis, and hepatitis. Educational presentations can be done for professionals, paraprofessionals, or the general public.

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Communicable Disease Control
COVID-19 Immunization Clinics
Hepatitis Testing
General Immunization

Offers home health care services. Will make home visits. Immunizations for communicable diseases for all age persons, health promotion and education. Also home care nursing, personal home care aide with limited homemaking services.

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Communicable Disease Control
Home Nursing
Homemaker Assistance
General Immunization
Home Health Aide Services
COVID-19 Immunization Clinics
General Health Education Programs
Public Health Nursing
Personal Care
Environmental programs and services including radon awareness and lead screening.
Regulatory program that provides food sanitation inspections and education, as well as inspections for potable water supplies (wells), private sewage disposal, nuisance control, housing, solid waste, insects and rodents, tanning beds, and radon education.

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Public Facility Health Inspection
Radon Testing
Pest Control Services
Home Sanitation Enforcement
Restaurant/Food Sanitation Enforcement
Tap Water Testing
Monitors and provides information about communicable disease, follow-up, and control.

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Communicable Disease Control
General Immunization
COVID-19 Immunization Clinics

Offers environmental health services including well water testing, septic permits, well closure or alternation reimbursement.

Environmental Health is concerned with the environmental quality of the community and the health and safety of the community and is responsible for enforcing local, state, and federal regulations that pertain to water, sewage disposal, and other public health issues. Can provide financial assistance for abandoned well closing and on-site wastewater systems.

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Tap Water Testing
County Government Departments/Offices
Home Sanitation Enforcement
Water Well Construction/Maintenance/Abandonment Regulation

Provides infection and control training to community agencies and organizations.

Information about pests, food production (including gardening), turf and landscape, and water quality.

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Environmental Hazards Information
Pest Information
Conservation
Home Gardening Assistance/Supplies
Environmental safety and inspection, including water testing kits, rabies information, and nuisance guidance.
Offers immunization clinics; lead, blood pressure and cholesterol screening; dental screening 0-12 years of age, foot clinics, and smoking cessation information.
Responds to disasters and assists communities in recovery. Coordinates Regional Medical Response System and Citizen Corps Network to ensure efficient post-disaster mitigation.

Prevents epidemics and the spread of contagious diseases. Disease surveillance ensuring necessary precautions are being taken in order to effectively combat illness.

Protection against environmental hazards. Offers free short and long term radon test kits for Panhandle residents.

Prevents injury, illness, and disability.

Promotes and encourages healthy behaviors. Significant emphasis on increasing physical activity, improving nutrition, and decreasing environmental tobacco smoke, along with programming promoting healthy hand hygiene and proper dental hygiene. Technical assistance for worksite wellness programming utilizing an evidence-based process.

Diabetes Prevention Program offers lifestyle change programs that teach participants to make lasting lifestyle changes, like eating healthier, adding physical activity into their daily routine, and improving coping skills.

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COVID-19 Immunization Clinics
General Immunization
Communicable Disease Control
Public Health Nursing
Emergency Preparedness and Response Planning
Occupational Health and Safety
Disaster Response Services
Disease Prevention Programs
Radon Testing
General Health Education Programs
Offers public health programs and services, including bioterrorism and county disaster preparedness. Works closely with the county Board of Health and are a funding source for community needs assessments. Also provides information about communicable diseases.

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Public Health Nursing
COVID-19 Immunization Clinics
Home Health Aide Services
General Immunization
Pap Tests
Mammograms
Lead Poisoning Screening
General Health Education Programs
Communicable Disease Control

Provides education and prevention services for communicable diseases.

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General Immunization
Communicable Disease Control
COVID-19 Immunization Clinics
County Government Departments/Offices
Provides prevention services and information about communicable diseases.

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COVID-19 Immunization Clinics
General Immunization
Communicable Disease Control

-- Investigates all reportable diseases occurring in Jo Daviess County in order to prevent the spread of infectious diseases.

-- Tuberculosis skin testing, treatment, and follow up care.

-- Provide individual/community education.

Health promotion and disease prevention education.

Emergency preparedness. Substance abuse prevention coalitions.

West Nile virus surveillance.

Referrals.

Immunizations.

Worksite Wellness including on-site employee health screenings and wellness programs.

School-based youth oral health program.

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Communicable Disease Control
Drug Use Disorder Education/Prevention
Smoking/Vaping Cessation
Alcohol Use Disorder Education/Prevention
Public Health Nursing
Tobacco Use Education/Prevention
COVID-19 Immunization Clinics
Emergency Preparedness and Response Planning
General Health Education Programs
General Immunization
Individuals may purchase radon kits to test their homes.
Offers radon testing, lead testing, and mold assessments.

Offers to promote health and quality of life by preventing or controlling those diseases or deaths that result from interactions between people and the places they live, work and play. The programs employ several strategies to prevent health hazards including education, surveillance, routine inspections, sampling, posting, and enforcement where necessary.

Immunizations

Emergency preparedness

Referrals to community health resources

Preventative dental services

Disease surveillance

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Communicable Disease Control
COVID-19 Immunization Clinics
Dental Care
General Health Education Programs
General Immunization

Offers in-home skilled nursing care including wound care, health assessments, injections, diet and medication management, dressing changes, irrigation, teaching family patient care and other nursing procedures.

Information about pests, food production (including gardening), turf and landscape, and water quality.

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Environmental Hazards Information
Pest Information
Conservation
Home Gardening Assistance/Supplies

Food Protection Program includes inspection of restaurant and retail food stores (HACCP concepts), USDA Food Safety Fact Sheets, Private Sewage Disposal Program includes Inspection of residential/business subsurface seepage systems, buried sandfilters, aerobic treatment plants, Potable Water Program, Water Well Construction Inspection: Testing of drinking water, Salon Inspection Program, Insect and Rodent Control, Nuisance Complaints.