Offers testing of private wells, well and septic system inspection, radon testing and correction advice. Also provides swimming pool, spa, tanning bed, and tattoo parlor inspections.

Complaints: Receives and investigates complaints dumping and other garbage issues, illegal burning, and animal bites. When possible, works with tenant complaints regarding rental home conditions.

Coordinates and administers state codes dealing with environmental health. Issues septic permits, inspects septic systems, issues well permits for water wells, geothermal wells for heating and cooling. Inspects wells and conduct water testing, conducts investigations dealing with improper solid waste disposal also provides radon test kits. Under the Department of Public Health conducts swimming pool, spa and tattoo establishment inspections in accordance with State Codes.

Provides testing for residential wells and water quality, radon and lead, home/facility and food inspections, and a spay/neuter program for pets, as well as health education. Also manages an injury surveillance and prevention program including instruction on Tai Chi and Yoga.

Visit the website to download the Pet Information Form or Application To Operate a Temporary Food Establishment, or to view the Requirements for Food Establishment Operations.

Household Hazardous Waste promotes pollution prevention and the proper use, handling, storage and disposal of hazardous household materials. Provides education on alternatives to hazardous chemicals and encourages residents to properly use products already on hand. Collection events are held each month March - November, offering residents a place to bring household hazardous materials for proper disposal. For more information call on what is and is not accepted at these events visit the household waste website at www.lincoln.ne.gov Keyword: Household

Keep Lincoln-Lancaster County Beautiful (KLLCB) works to keep Lincoln and Lancaster County clean, prevent and reduce litter and promote good waste management practices among residents. Educational material is available for youth, community members and businesses. Small grants are available to Neighborhood Associations and other community groups for clean-up projects on public property, lakes and streams. Volunteer opportunities are available.

Nuisance Complaints - responds to complaints from citizens to enforce City and County health codes concerning risks posed by garbage, safety hazards, and disease vectors (rodents and insects). Inspections include public education on the elimination of conditions which pose a risk to public health.

Offers testing of private wells, well and septic system inspection, radon testing and correction advice. Also provides swimming pool, spa, tanning bed, and tattoo parlor inspections.

Complaints: Receives and investigates complaints dumping and other garbage issues, illegal burning, and animal bites. When possible, works with tenant complaints regarding rental home conditions.