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The Wood County Health Department has programs and information available to help
you protect your environment, including, but not limited to:
Clean Sweep
Information on year-round recycling options:
Medication Collection
Medications are being collected during business hours at the Marshfield, Nekoosa,
Pittsville, Port Edwards, Rome, Grand Rapids, and Wisconsin Rapids Police Departments,
and the Wood County Sheriff’s Department. For more information call the Health Department
at (715) 421-8911 or (715) 387-8646.
Selling Home-Canned Foods
A new law called Wisconsin Act 101 allows you to sell some home-canned foods without
a license under certain circumstances. This new exception to licensing requirements
is explained below. It is important to remember that you are legally liable for
what you sell, regardless of whether you are licensed. Please note that this is
a narrow exception to the law, and you still need a commercial kitchen and a license
to produce most foods for sale in Wisconsin.
If you have any question about what products you can sell or the conditions you
need to meet, please call (608) 224-4682 or email
food@wi.gov.
For more information visit the
UW Extension website. On it you will find information on what food can be
sold, registration requirements, signs and labels, training/recipes, checking pH,
record keeping, sanitation, and downloadable fact sheets.
Go Green Wood County
The Wood County Health Department is asking Wood County Residents to come together
to commit to taking steps for a healthier community and a healthier climate. Citizens
can take the Healthy Climate Pledge committing to make smart decisions that are
healthier for them, for Wood County and for the environment.
Things you can do to help yourself and Wood County Go Green:
People can reduce the environmental impact from packaging and production by buying
locally grown and produced food and produce. To see a list of local food growers
and producers click on the link below.
Also check out the guide to environmentally friendly products and producers.
Air Quality
Consultation regarding indoor air quality (i.e. Mold, Asbestos, Radon, Sewer gas,
Carbon monoxide). For more information, see the following Wisconsin Department of
Health Services pages:
For people that live within city limits contacting your City Building Inspector
can help solve building condition issues. City websites are listed under "Municipalities"
in the main menu to the left.
Groundwater Education & Protection
Consultation with Wood County residents about water sample results, safety of water
supply, water quality and water treatment.
Visit the Wisconsin
DNR Drinking Water & Groundwater page to find additional information about
public & private drinking water as well as groundwater.
Phosphorus or Phosphate "Ban"
The application of lawn fertilizer containing phosphorus or available phosphate
is restricted to use with new lawns with seed, or applicators with a soil test indicating
phosphorus deficiency.
Sale of phosphorus and display of phosphorus turf fertilizer is limited to specific
need and use of a sign indicating that turf fertilizer is available upon request
for uses permitted.
For more information, see
2009 Wisconsin Act 9 on the Wisconsin State Legislature website.
Lead Prevention Program
Identification of children who are at risk for lead poisoning. Follow-up on children
with elevated blood lead levels. Lead hazard risk assessment of dwellings. Links
to organizations with information about the risks of lead poisoning and lead removal:
EPA ,
CDC , HUD
For Landlords: You must hand out the EPA pamphlet,
Protect Your Family From Lead In Your Home.
The Environmental Protection Agency (EPA) has published a new
Renovation, Repair and Painting (RR&P) Rule that affects child care
centers, schools and homes built before 1978. The rule requires that a certified
renovation contractor conduct the renovation and that the occupants of the dwelling
being renovated receive the EPA Renovate Right pamphlet from the contractor. The
rule also requires that parents of children under age 6 who attend a child care
center or school must be notified of any renovation activity and that the renovation
contractor is properly certified. For more information, check out the Renovate Right Pamphlet.
Contact Information
Please contact Wood County Health Department with any questions regarding air quality,
bi-annual clean sweep, groundwater education & protection or the lead prevention
program. Phone (715) 421-8911 or (715) 387-8646. Ask to speak with Environmental
Health.
Environmental Health Specialists
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