Health Department: 419-352-8402 | Health Center: 419-354-9049

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People performing a kitchen inspection link to Food Safety page

Food Safety

The Wood County Health Department is responsible for enforcing Ohio rules regarding food preparation and sales.

Equipment installing a sewer system link to Sewage Treatment Systems page

Sewage Treatment Systems

Proper maintenance of sewage treatment systems is essential for safe water for household use.

A water faucet link to Private Water Systems page

Private Water Systems

Proper maintenance of private water systems is essential for ensuring people who use them have safe water for household use.

A raccoon link to Animal Bites page

Animal Bites

In the United States, more than 90% of reported cases of rabies in animals occur in wildlife.

Mosquito link to Mosquitoes and Ticks page

Mosquitoes & Ticks

Don’t let mosquitoes bug you this year! Wood County Health Department reminds you that mosquitoes will bite day and night!

A person getting a tattoo link to Body Art page

Body Art

The Body Art Program inspects and licenses body art facilities in Wood County and regulates the operations of the artists.

A no smoking sign link to Smoke Free Ohio page

Smoke Free Ohio

Effective December 7, 2006, Ohio Revised Code (ORC) Chapter 3794 prohibits all forms of tobacco smoke from entering public places and places of employment.

A house with a broken window link to Housing Code page

Housing Code

Read about the safety and sanitation regulations for structures and vacant lots under Housing Regulations.

A person testing pool water link to Pools and Spas page

Pools and Spas

All public outdoor pools/spas must contact the Health Department for an inspection prior to operating for the current licensing season.