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Public Health Nuisances

Investigations of conditions or activities on private or public premises which, in the judgment of the Health Officer, may be injurious, endangering, or detrimental to human life, safety and health of the public; annoying, offensive or obnoxious to the senses; obstructs the comfortable use or sale of adjacent property or may cause degradation of the natural environment.

Child and AdultFoster CareFacilities (F.I.A. Facilities)

A program of plan review (when appropriate) and inspections to ensure child and adult care facilities are constructed and maintained in a sanitary manner. Recommendations for licensure are forwarded to the State of Michigan Family Independence Agency.

Lead Poisoning Control

Residential lead assessment based upon referrals.

- Product Recalls

Household Radon Testing

Home test kits for radon gas and subsequent counseling is available if necessary. See Environmental Health Fee Schedule for costs. Call (616) 393-5645 for more information.

Related Links

www.epa.gov United States Environmental Protection Agency
www.michigan.gov/mda Michigan Department of Agriculture Right to Farm Act
www.michigan.gov/deq Michigan Department of Environmental Quality
www.nsc.org/ehc/lead.htm National Lead Information Center
www.michigan.gov/cis Michigan Department of Consumer and Industry Services