FREQUENTLY ASKED QUESTIONS:
ENVIRONMENTAL HEALTH
Q- I’m building a house in an area of the county not served by public sewers. What should I do?
A- Call the Health Department for a list of licensed septic contractors. The contractor must submit a plan review for the proposed septic, when approved and permit fee is paid, the contractor must give the health department a 48 hour notice prior to beginning construction.
Q- What should I do if my next door neighbor has sewage from his private sewage disposal system standing in his yard?
A- Call the Health Department to file a nuisance complaint.
Q- I live in the country and my neighbor has unsightly trash and bags of garbage piled on his property. What can I do about it?
A- You may want to call the ordinance officer of the township you are in. If none, you may call the health department to file a nuisance complaint.
Q- I’m renting an apartment and I have no heat, and I have mentioned this to my landlord and he still hasn’t replied?
A- Contact Land of Lincoln Legal Services; 1-800-642-5335.
Q- I’m building a house in an area of the county not served by public water supply. What should I do?
A- Call the Health Department to get a list of licensed water well drillers that have performed work in Crawford County. The contractor must submit a plan review for the proposed water well, when approved and the permit fee is paid, the contractor must give a 48 hour notice prior to beginning construction of the water well.
Q- We have a well that serves as our water supply. How do we know if the water is safe to drink?
A- The Health Department will collect water samples to be tested for coliform and nitrates. We can come to your home and collect the sample, or you may come to the environmental health office and pick up the sample bottles and instructions for collecting the samples, you may then collect the sample and mail it to the specified lab with the appropriate fee. For samples collected by the Health Department, a fee may be charged.
Q- I have an abandoned well on my property. What should I do with it?
A- In Illinois, abandoned water wells are required to be sealed. They are a safety hazard to both humans and animals. Abandoned wells can also contaminate the ground water and other water wells that are in the vicinity. Contact the Health Department for more information on the proper procedures to seal your well.
Q- I’m building a house in an area of the county not served by public sewers. What should I do?
A- Call the Health Department for a list of licensed septic contractors. The contractor must submit a plan review for the proposed septic, when approved and permit fee is paid, the contractor must give the health department a 48 hour notice prior to beginning construction.
Q- What should I do if my next door neighbor has sewage from his private sewage disposal system standing in his yard?
A- Call the Health Department to file a nuisance complaint.
Q- I live in the country and my neighbor has unsightly trash and bags of garbage piled on his property. What can I do about it?
A- You may want to call the ordinance officer of the township you are in. If none, you may call the health department to file a nuisance complaint.
Q- I’m renting an apartment and I have no heat, and I have mentioned this to my landlord and he still hasn’t replied?
A- Contact Land of Lincoln Legal Services; 1-800-642-5335.
Q- I’m building a house in an area of the county not served by public water supply. What should I do?
A- Call the Health Department to get a list of licensed water well drillers that have performed work in Crawford County. The contractor must submit a plan review for the proposed water well, when approved and the permit fee is paid, the contractor must give a 48 hour notice prior to beginning construction of the water well.
Q- We have a well that serves as our water supply. How do we know if the water is safe to drink?
A- The Health Department will collect water samples to be tested for coliform and nitrates. We can come to your home and collect the sample, or you may come to the environmental health office and pick up the sample bottles and instructions for collecting the samples, you may then collect the sample and mail it to the specified lab with the appropriate fee. For samples collected by the Health Department, a fee may be charged.
Q- I have an abandoned well on my property. What should I do with it?
A- In Illinois, abandoned water wells are required to be sealed. They are a safety hazard to both humans and animals. Abandoned wells can also contaminate the ground water and other water wells that are in the vicinity. Contact the Health Department for more information on the proper procedures to seal your well.