24/7 Contact Information
To report a public health emergency or reportable disease, please call 740-532-3962. After-hours callers will be provided phone numbers of 2 staff members who can be reached 24/7.
Mission Statement
The Lawrence County Health Department is committed to monitoring community health status, identifying and addressing public health threats, enforcing laws that protect the public health, as well as providing services to prevent and control diseases.
Vision
Lawrence County residents will enjoy improved quality of life because of Lawrence County Health Department’s dedication to health promotion, health education, disease prevention, and environmental health protection.
Values/Guiding Principles
- Care for our community
- Respect for our clients regardless of their circumstances
- Commitment to public health
- Teamwork
- Qualified, experienced staff
- Health promotion
- Collaboration with community partners and stakeholder
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There will be a Public Meeting held at Lawrence County Health Department
Regarding Environmental Health 2020 Program Fees
on December 17, 2019 at 12:00 p.m.
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Commercial |
Total Fee |
Local Amount |
State Amount |
Late Penalty Amount |
Total with Late Fee |
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Risk Level 1 < 25,000 SQ. FT. |
$198 |
$170 |
$28.00 |
$42.50 |
$240.50 |
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Risk Level 1 ≥ 25,000 SQ. FT. |
$278 |
$250 |
$28.00 |
$62.50 |
$340.50 |
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Risk Level 2 < 25,000 SQ. FT. |
$218 |
$190 |
$28.00 |
$47.50 |
$265.50 |
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Risk Level 2 ≥ 25,000 SQ. FT. |
$292 |
$264 |
$28.00 |
$66 |
$358 |
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Risk Level 3 < 25,000 SQ. FT. |
$403 |
$375 |
$28.00 |
$93.75 |
$496.75 |
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Risk Level 3 ≥ 25,000 SQ. FT. |
$983 |
$955 |
$28.00 |
$238.75 |
$ 1221.75 |
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Risk Level 4 < 25,000 SQ. FT. |
$508 |
$480 |
$28.00 |
$120 |
$ 628 |
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Risk Level 4 ≥ 25,000 SQ. FT. |
$1038 |
$1010 |
$28.00 |
$252.50 |
$ 1290.50 |
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Non-Commercial |
Total Fee |
Local Amount |
State Amount |
Late Penalty Amount |
Total with Late Fee |
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Risk Level 1 < 25,000 SQ. FT. |
$99 |
$85 |
$14.00 |
$21.25 |
$ 119 |
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Risk Level 1 ≥ 25,000 SQ. FT. |
$139 |
$125 |
$14.00 |
$31.25 |
$ 164 |
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Risk Level 2 < 25,000 SQ. FT. |
$109 |
$95 |
$14.00 |
$23.75 |
$ 131.50 |
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Risk Level 2 ≥ 25,000 SQ. FT. |
$146 |
$132 |
$14.00 |
$33 |
$ 172.75 |
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Risk Level 3 < 25,000 SQ. FT. |
$201.50 |
$187.50 |
$14.00 |
$46.88 |
$ 248.38 |
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Risk Level 3 ≥ 25,000 SQ. FT. |
$491.50 |
$477.50 |
$14.00 |
$119.38 |
$ 610.88 |
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Risk Level 4 < 25,000 SQ. FT. |
$254 |
$240 |
$14.00 |
$60 |
$ 314 |
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Risk Level 4 ≥ 25,000 SQ. FT. |
$519 |
$505 |
$14.00 |
$126.25 |
$ 645.25 |
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Mobile, Vending & Temporary |
Total Fee |
Local Amount |
State Amount |
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Mobile Food Service/Retail Food |
$103 |
$75 |
$28.00 |
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Temporary Food License (Commercial) |
$45 |
$45 |
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Vending Machine Food Service |
$6 |
$0.00 |
$6.00 |
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Plan Review - Commercial/ Non-Commercial |
Fee |
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Risk Level 1 & 2 < 25,000 SQ. FT. |
$100 |
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Risk Level 1 & 2 ≥ 25,000 SQ. FT. |
$200 |
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Risk Level 3 & 4 < 25,000 SQ. FT. |
$300 |
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Risk Level 3 & 4 ≥ 25,000 SQ. FT. |
$400 |
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Plan Review - Extensive Alteration |
Fee |
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Risk Level 1 & 2 < 25,000 SQ. FT. |
$100 |
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Risk Level 1 & 2 ≥ 25,000 SQ. FT. |
$100 |
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Risk Level 3 & 4 < 25,000 SQ. FT. |
$150 |
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Risk Level 3 & 4 ≥ 25,000 SQ. FT. |
$200 |
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Expedited Fees |
Fee |
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3 Day Expedited Fee (In Addition to Plan Review Fee) |
$1,000 |
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10 Day Expedited Fee (In Addition to Plan Review Fee) |
$500 |
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Fee |
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ServSafe Licensed by the Lawrence County Health Department |
$150 |
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ServSafe Retest Fee |
$70 |
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Local Fee |
State Fee |
Total Fee |
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New Site Evaluation (includes soil evaluation) 1st Step |
$200 |
$0 |
$200 |
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Septic/Leach Bed Repair |
$250 |
$35 |
$285 |
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New or Replacement Septic Permit To be paid for after site is approved. (2nd Step) |
$250 |
$74 |
$324 |
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Sale of Property Inspection |
$225 |
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Water Well Inspection |
$50 |
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Water Sample |
$50 |
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Garbage Hauler Registration |
$90 $30 per truck |
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Septic Pumper’s Registration |
$90 $30 per truck |
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Septic Installer’s License |
$100 |
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Private Water System 2020 Proposed Program Fees
in accordance with Ohio Revised Code 3701-3614 & 3701-28-03
There will be a Public Meeting held at Lawrence County Health Department
on December 20, 2019 at 12:00 p.m.
| 2019 PROPOSED PRIVATE WATER SYSTEM (PWS) 6/19/2019 | LOCAL FEE | ODH STATE FEE | ODNR FEE | SAMPLE FEE | TOTAL | |
| SINGLE FAMILY (WELL, SPRING, CISTERN, HWST) | NEW | $225.00 | $74.00 | $20.00 | $319.00 | |
| SINGLE FAMILY (TEST WELL) | NEW | $110.00 | $74.00 | $20.00 | $204.00 | |
| SINGLE FAMILY (Pond) | NEW | $225.00 | $74.00 | $299.00 | ||
| SINGLE FAMILY (Conversion) | NEW | $225.00 | $74.00 | $299.00 | ||
| NON-SINGLE FAMILY (WELL, SPRING, CISTERN, HWST, TEST WELL) | NEW | $300.00 | $74.00 | $20.00 | $394.00 | |
| NON-SINGLE FAMILY (CONVERSION) | NEW | $300.00 | $74.00 | $374.00 | ||
| SINGLE FAMILY (WELL, SPRING, CISTERN, HWST, TEST WELL) | ALT | $150.00 | $74.00 | $224.00 | ||
| NON-SINGLE FAMILY (WELL, SPRING, CISTERN, HWST, TEST WELL) | ALT | $200.00 | $74.00 | $274.00 | ||
| SINGLE FAMILY (WELL, SPRING, CISTERN, HWST) | SEAL | $100.00 | $100.00 | |||
| NON-SINGLE FAMILY (WELL, SPRING, CISTERN, HWST) | SEAL | $110.00 | $110.00 | |||
| VARIANCE | $50.00 | $50.00 | ||||
| FILING AND PROCESSING | $0.00 | $0.00 | ||||
| CONTRACTOR INSPECTION | $100.00 | $100.00 | ||||
| WATER HAULER | $100.00 | $100.00 | ||||
| PENALTY - 25% LOCAL FEE |
Community Involvement Needed
We are beginning a new multi-county Community Health Assessment (CHA) in partnership with Our Lady of Bellefonte Hospital and Kings’ Daughters Medical Center. Counties that will be surveyed include our county as well as Boyd, Carter, and Greenup Counties in Kentucky. Having a current CHA is a Public Health Accreditation Board (PHAB) requirement, and it is also a requirement of ODH. The survey will be collected until April. The following link contains the survey, and it has been added to our health department Facebook page. https://www.surveymonkey.com/r/HCHC_CHNA_19. I would like to ask you to complete the survey and to share it if you would.
Garbage Haulers 2019
This list includes authorized garbage haulers in Lawrence County for 2019. Garbage haulers are not authorized to conduct business in the county without a valid license from Lawrence County Health Department. Those wishing to operate a garbage hauler business must complete an application, pay required license fee of $90.00 and $30 for each additional truck inspection annually. Please contact our office with any questions.
Knight’s Hauling 740-894-2244
Powers Sanitation 740-886-7400
Collection Service 740-867-8869
Elkins Waste Service 606-473-0034
On-Time Garbage 740-643-0881
Walter’s Refuge 740-256-6418
Get R Done 740-533-9444
D&K Sanitation 740-532-8893
Advantage Disposal 740-377-2630
Buckeye Sanitation 740-861-9694
Hart Sanitation 606-739-5991
Dickess Garbage 740-550-3416
Industrial Sanitation 740-532-2000
Scott Skaggs 740-532-6314
Rumpke 740-534-9738
Community Involvement Needed
We are beginning a new multi-county Community Health Assessment (CHA) in partnership with Our Lady of Bellefonte Hospital and Kings’ Daughters Medical Center. Counties that will be surveyed include our county as well as Boyd, Carter, and Greenup Counties in Kentucky. Having a current CHA is a Public Health Accreditation Board (PHAB) requirement, and it is also a requirement of ODH. The survey will be collected until April. The following link contains the survey, and it has been added to our health department Facebook page. https://www.surveymonkey.com/r/HCHC_CHNA_19. I would like to ask you to complete the survey and to share it if you would.
CRIBS FOR KIDS
Lawrence County Health Department has partnered with the Cribs for Kids program to provide cribettes to infants who don't otherwise have a safe place to sleep. Eligibility guidelines include:
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Must be a resident of Lawrence County
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Must meet WIC income guidelines
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3rd trimester (at least 32 weeks pregnant), or infant 12 months of age or younger
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Infant doesn't already have a crib
Please call 740-532-3962 to make an appointment.
Click links below for education on safe sleep and infant mortality statistics
11/15/18 ----THE PUBLIC HEARING WAS HELD ON 11/14/2018 AND RESOLUTION 2018-46 WAS PASSED FOR THE 2019 ENVIRONMENTAL FEES.----
Fees are listed below.
Resolution 2018-46 is a resolution to increase fees in certain programs see attached resolution and program fee schedule. The public hearing will be held on November 14, 2018 @ 11:30 am at the Lawrence County Health Department.
2019 Food Program Licensing Fees
10/24/2018
*Renewal Applications for the Food Program are considered late if postmarked after March 1st*
The renewals will go out after January 1st and they must the be accompanied by the renewal application and invoice for processing. Incomplete applications and/or without signatures will be returned with the payment and can not be processed until renewal application is completed and signed.
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Commercial |
Total Fee |
Local Amount |
State Amount |
Late Penalty Amount |
Total with Late Fee |
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Risk Level 1 < 25,000 SQ. FT. |
$228 |
$200 |
$28.00 |
$50 |
$278 |
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Risk Level 1 ≥ 25,000 SQ. FT. |
$334 |
$306 |
$28.00 |
$76.50 |
$410.50 |
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Risk Level 2 < 25,000 SQ. FT. |
$276 |
$248 |
$28.00 |
$62 |
$338 |
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Risk Level 2 ≥ 25,000 SQ. FT. |
$350 |
$322 |
$28.00 |
$80.50 |
$430.50 |
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Risk Level 3 < 25,000 SQ. FT. |
$488 |
$460 |
$28.00 |
$115 |
$603 |
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Risk Level 3 ≥ 25,000 SQ. FT. |
$1,164 |
$1,136 |
$28.00 |
$284 |
$1,448 |
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Risk Level 4 < 25,000 SQ. FT. |
$610 |
$582 |
$28.00 |
$145.50 |
$755.50 |
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Risk Level 4 ≥ 25,000 SQ. FT. |
$1,250 |
$1,222 |
$28.00 |
$305.50 |
$1,555.50 |
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Non-Commercial |
Total Fee |
Local Amount |
State Amount |
Late Penalty Amount |
Total with Late Fee |
|
Risk Level 1 < 25,000 SQ. FT. |
$114 |
$100 |
$14.00 |
$25 |
$139 |
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Risk Level 1 ≥ 25,000 SQ. FT. |
$167 |
$153 |
$14.00 |
$38.25 |
$205.25 |
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Risk Level 2 < 25,000 SQ. FT. |
$138 |
$124 |
$14.00 |
$31 |
$169 |
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Risk Level 2 ≥ 25,000 SQ. FT. |
$175 |
$161 |
$14.00 |
$40.25 |
$215.25 |
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Risk Level 3 < 25,000 SQ. FT. |
$244 |
$230 |
$14.00 |
$57.50 |
$301.50 |
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Risk Level 3 ≥ 25,000 SQ. FT. |
$582 |
$568 |
$14.00 |
$142 |
$724 |
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Risk Level 4 < 25,000 SQ. FT. |
$305 |
$291 |
$14.00 |
$72.75 |
$377.75 |
|
Risk Level 4 ≥ 25,000 SQ. FT. |
$625 |
$611 |
$14.00 |
$152.75 |
$777.75 |
|
Mobile, Vending & Temporary |
Total Fee |
Local Amount |
State Amount |
|
Mobile Food Service/Retail Food |
$78 |
$50 |
$28.00 |
|
Temporary Food License (Commercial) |
$25 |
$25 |
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Vending Machine Food Service |
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$6.00 |
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Plan Review - Commercial/ Non-Commercial |
Fee |
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Risk Level 1 & 2 < 25,000 SQ. FT. |
$100 |
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Risk Level 1 & 2 ≥ 25,000 SQ. FT. |
$200 |
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Risk Level 3 & 4 < 25,000 SQ. FT. |
$300 |
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Risk Level 3 & 4 ≥ 25,000 SQ. FT. |
$400 |
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Plan Review - Extensive Alteration |
Fee |
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Risk Level 1 & 2 < 25,000 SQ. FT. |
$100 |
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Risk Level 1 & 2 ≥ 25,000 SQ. FT. |
$100 |
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Risk Level 3 & 4 < 25,000 SQ. FT. |
$150 |
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Risk Level 3 & 4 ≥ 25,000 SQ. FT. |
$200 |
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Expedited Fees |
Fee |
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3 Day Expedited Fee (In Addition to Plan Review Fee) |
$1,000 |
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10 Day Expedited Fee (In Addition to Plan Review Fee) |
$500 |
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Education |
Fee |
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ServSafe Licensed by the Lawrence County Health Department |
$150 |
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ServSafe Retest Fee |
$70 |
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New or Replacement Septic Permit |
$201 |
$74 |
$275 |
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Septic/Leach Bed Repair |
$201 |
$35 |
$236 |
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New Site Evaluation (includes soil evaluation) |
$200 |
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Sale of Property Inspection |
$225 |
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Water Well Inspection |
$50 |
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Water Sample |
$50 |
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Garbage Hauler License Registration |
$90 $30 per truck |
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Septic Pumper’s License Registration |
$90 $30 per truck |
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Septic Installer’s License |
$100 |
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*Late fee is 25% of local fee ORC-3709.09 (D)
*Late fee will be added for permanent campground once local fee is established for 2020.
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Body Art Facility |
$140 |
$175 |
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Temporary Body Art Facility |
$70 |
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Lawrence County Ohio Health Department
2122 S. 8th Street • Ironton, OH 45638
Phone: (740) 532-3962 • Fax: (740) 532-1014
Hours of Operation: 8 a.m.-4 p.m. (Lunch - 12-1 p.m.)
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Facebook: Lawrence County Health Dept.
Twitter: @lawrcohd
Board of Health Meetings are held the third Wednesday of each month at 11:30 a.m. located at the Health Department. If changes are made notice will be posted here on our website.
March meeting-will be held on March 19, 2020 at 5:00 p.m. here at the Health Department.
2018 Food License Fees
We are excited to announce our live site to keep our residents up to date on local Retail Food Inspection results. We strive to find new ways to provide important information to residents.
Link is below for access. Click on the Health Department Food Inspections in the top left and locality options will be on the left side to click on and look around.
Lawrence County Inspections
Food Safety - Ohio Food Recall Announcements This section provides Ohioans information regarding primarily "class I" food product recall announcements. "Class I" food product recall announcements are defined by United States Food and Drug Administration (FDA) as a situation in which use of or exposure to a volatile product will cause serious adverse health consequences or death.
The information regarding these announcements is obtained from information provided by the FDA and/or the United States Department of Agriculture (USDA) in cooperation with the company the recall affects. The Ohio Department of Health and Ohio Department of Agriculture then jointly provide the Ohio recall announcement information.
To see these recalls, visit this site: Ohio Department Food Recall list
Food Safety Training in Ohio
Click link for different types of training information: Ohio Department of Health
Minimum training for Person in Charge at Risk Levels 1, 2, 3, 4 Food Service Operations and Retail Food Establishments
Level 1: Food Protection (Person in Charge)
Level 2: ODH-approved Food Protection manager's Training (15 hour classroom)
Minimum requirement: 1 person per establishment at Risk Levels 3 and 4 Food Service Operations and Retail Food Establishments
Contact Local Health Department for course dates/times
Please read......Permanent and Temporary Campgrounds 8/14/2018
CampgroundsCampgrounds in Ohio are regulated under the authority of Chapter 3729. of the Ohio Revised Code (ORC) and Chapter 3701-26 of the Ohio Administrative Code (OAC). These rules were created to establish minimum standards, applicable throughout Ohio, for the design, installation, operation, and maintenance of these facilities in order to protect the public from injury, minimize the potential for disease transmission, and provide a safe and healthy recreational environment. If you own or operate a resident camp, or have plans to so, contact the local health department to obtain permission to operate. Permanent campgrounds go through a Plan Review process with Ohio Department of Health which is a separate fee then our local license fee. Ironton City Temporary Campground Fee $75 New or unlicensed Camp-Park 50 sites or less $225 + Plan Review Fee New or unlicensed Camp-Park 50 + $1.40 per site + Plan Review Fee Renewal of Camps with no changes will only be charged the Local Health Department Fee TYPE OF DEVELOPMENT (choose one) New or Existing Unlicensed campgrounds : (Includes one inspection) New campgrounds are those that are being newly constructed.are those that are in operation but have never been licensed or had a license that has been expired for more than 12 months. Ohio Department of Health Plan Review Fee $1,898.00 Plan Review Fee Substantial Alteration limited in scope: (Includes one inspection) Any alteration to the campground that does not result in the movement or addition of any permanently placed facility, gray water recycling system, roadway, dump station, water connection or sewerage system. Ohio Department of Health Plan Review Fee $842.00 Substantial Alteration not limited in scope: (Includes one inspection) Some examples include expansion of campgrounds, movement of sites and adding or replacing gray water facilities. $1,546.00 Campground Types:
***************************************************************************************************************************************** Septic Installers 2019 Greg Huff 304-942-7093 Dickess Insurance 740-646-2551 Little’s Septic 740-574-2033 Jenkins Excavating 740-533-1882 Richard Mannon 740-643-1193 PMR Inc 740-442-0543 Fields Excavating 740-532-1780 David Heffner 304-634-0637 Bill Allen 304 532-7723 Larry Reed 740-532-8316 Pinkerman’s Excavating 740-886-8774 Pembroke Properties 304-412-4622 Dirk Plybon 740-574-2033 Randy Ferris 304-638-7886 WJ Clark 304-736-3249 Rodney Montgomery 740-256-6425 Jesse Lyons 740-479-1924
Bell and Son’s Contracting 304-710-8577 |
ADULT SERVICES OFFERED AT LAWRENCE COUNTY HEALTH DEPARTMENT INCLUDE:
- ADULT IMMUNIZATIONS
- FLU, PNEUMONIA VACCINES
- FAMILY PLANNING
- STD TESTING/TREATMENT
- HIV TESTING
- PRENATAL CLINICS
- TB TESTING
Lawrence County Health Department was the lead agency for a Community Health Assessment completed in 2015. Please click here to access the report. Please email This email address is being protected from spambots. You need JavaScript enabled to view it. with any questions or suggestions.
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