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Environmental Health
Contact Information
Officeholder
Environmental Health Administrator
Environmental Health
PO Box 269
West Union, Iowa 52175
Phone
Fax
563-422-9201
Hours
Monday - Friday
8:00am - 4:00pm
Saturday & Sunday
Closed
Due to on site inspections and evaluations, the office may not always be staffed during these hours.
You may want to call ahead of your visit.
Staff
Administrative Assistant
Duties of the County Environmental Health
The Environmental Health department is responsible for issuing permits for constructions that may impact the environmental health of the county. When filing
a complaint, it is important to have complete and accurate information before contacting our office. You will need to provide the property address, property owner's and/or occupant's name and phone number, nature and details of the complaint, and what has been done to address the issue with the owner and/or occupant prior to contacting to our office. You will also be required to sign a formal complaint. Contact our office for more information.
Radon Tests
Fayette County residents are encouraged to test their home every two years
for radon. Radon test kits are available from our office at a cost of $10.00 per kit.
Water Sampling
Fayette County residents are entitled to get their private well water tested at a cost
of $8.00 per test.Test will check for Coliform Bacteria, E-Coli Bacteria, and Nitrates.
Private Well Permits
All new wells in Fayette County must have a permit. Contact our office to request
a permit application.
On-Site Wastewater Treatment & Dispersal
All new on site wastewater treatment and dispersal systems must have a permit.
Contact our office for a permit application.
Private Well Abandonment
Cost share to plug abandoned well may be available from the county. Contact
our office for more information.
Private Well Rehabilitation
Cost share to renovate and or rehabilitate private drinking water wells may be
available from the county. Contact our office for more information.
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