Environmental

ENVIRONMENTAL HEALTH DIVISION 
Services include education, evaluation, inspection and/or consultation on issues which have an impact on the environmental public health concerns of the community.  The service of our staff is available to residents, contractors, organizations, and businesses.  

If you are seeking assistance with permits, licenses, inspections, or consulting services, contact our office to speak to a representative.  Our staff is most accessible for questions Monday through Friday between 8 a.m. and 10 a.m.

PROPOSED FEE CHANGES 2022 
Proposed fee increases/decreases that will be considered by the Butler County Board of Health for Food Service Operations, Retail Food Establishments, Mobile Units, Vending Machines, and Temporary Licenses for the licensing year of 2022. (Due to COVID-19 staff reassignments and temporary business closures, the cost methodology for 2022 licenses was greatly reduced. Please keep in mind that fees for 2023 should return to pre-pandemic levels.)

Click here for a list of prices that will be effective 12/1/2021

INSPECTION REPORTS
Reports from March 2020 to present are available for the following licensed establishments within Butler County (excluding the cities of Hamilton and Middletown): 

Campground/RV parks
Food Establishments and Food Trucks
Body Art (Tattoo and Body Piercing) 
Public Swimming Pools/Spas

CLICK HERE TO GET AN INSPECTION REPORT

All inspections, including plumbing and septic, completed prior to March 2020 are available upon request.

Inspection reports may not be representative of the overall, long-term conditions within a facility. Inspection information provided shows only the conditions of the facility at the time of the inspection. It is a “snapshot” of the day and time that the inspection occurred. A single inspection report should not be used to evaluate the overall operation of an establishment.  Looking at a facility’s inspection results over a period of time gives a more accurate picture of that facility’s commitment to compliance.

All professionals performing sewage or plumbing work are required by the Ohio Revised Code/Administrative Code to be registered with the local health district where they are working.  Please see our Fees, Forms, and Applications page for a list of professionals registered with the Butler County Health District.

We advise the public to USE ONLY REGISTERED OR LICENSED PROFESSIONALS to do sewage or plumbing work. The public is advised NOT to use persons if they are not listed on our website. If you have a question about someone who may have registered after publication of this list, please call our office and ask about their registration status (513-863-1770). Persons performing plumbing or sewage work in Butler County while unregistered will be turned over to the Prosecutor's Office for further action.

PUBLIC ENFORCEMENT 
There are currently no enforcement actions for public pools, schools, campgrounds, food services and body art at this time. 

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Food Service Operation9 documents

• Facility Layout & Equipment Review (Guidelines) & Review Application
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• Micromarket Plan Review Application
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• Guidelines and Application for a Temporary Food Service License
  document seq 2.50
• Mobile Plan Review Guidelines & Application
  document seq 2.90
• Fire Department Mobile Food Truck Requirements
  document seq 3.90
• Food Truck Fire Fact Sheet
  document seq 4.90
• Providers of Person-In-Charge (PIC) Certification in Food Protection (formerly "level one") & Manager Certification in Food Protection (formerly "level two") Food Safety Training
  document seq 5.00
• Ohio Food Safety Code
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• Ohio Department of Agriculture Division of Food Safety
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Private Water8 documents

• Water Sample Request 2021
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• PFAS (Per- and polyfluoroalkyl  substances) Factsheet
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• Water System Permit
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• Steps for Constructing a Private Water System
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• Requirements for sealing Abandonment Private Wells or Keeping a Private Well after connecting to Public Water or Drilling a New Well - FAQ's
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• Disinfection of Water Well
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• Private Water Rules
  document seq 7.00

Sewage16 documents

• Septic Permit
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• Septic Tank Abandonment Permit
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• Sewage Treatment Systems Regulation
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• Sewage Treatment FAQ
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• Sewage Contractor Test Link
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• Aerobic Unit Maintenance
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• Sewage System Operation Survey
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• Contractor Testing Requirements
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• Operation & Maintenance Assesment Report
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• NPDES Information for Homeowners
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• Sewage System Rules
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• Health Review for Zoning Variance Approval (use if your local zoning department is requesting)
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• Variance Application (use when requesting the Board of Health to allow a deviation from rule)
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• 2021 Sewage Installer Registration Letter & Application (Cannot take payment until January 2021)
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• 2021 Service Provider Registration Letter & Application (Cannot take payment until January 2021)
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• 2021 Septage Hauler Registration Letter & Application (Cannot take payment until January 2021)
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Soil Scientist / Designers1 document

• Consultant List & Soil Design
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Public Water5 documents

• About Lead in Drinking Water
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• Potable Water Interruption in a Food Service Operation
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• Personal Hygiene and Handwashing After a Disaster or Emergency
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• Lead Poisoning Prevention - Children
  document seq 2.00
• Fact Sheet :Ohio House Bill 512 & Upcoming Rule Adoption
  document seq 3.00

PFAS1 document

• PFAS (Per- and polyfluoroalkyl  substances) Factsheet
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Registered Professionals1 document

• Sewage Haulers, Providers and Installers 
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  Updated 6/2/2021

Rabies Surveillance / Animal Bite1 document

• Animal Bite Report Form
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Swimming Pools / Spas & Recreational Water7 documents

• Swimming Pool Rules
  document seq 1.00
• Public Swimmimg Pool Equipment Replacement Notification Report
  document seq 1.10
• Weekly Pool Operation and Incident Report
  document seq 1.20
• Public Pool & Spa Injury Incident Report Form
  document seq 1.30
• Pool-Fecal Accident
  document seq 2.00
• Ohio Beach Guard - check before you swim!! (Mobile-friendly)
  document seq 3.00
• Toxic Algel Blooms
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Schools2 documents

• School Guidance Document
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• Voluntery Guidlines for Schools
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Recreational Vehicle Parks, Recreational CampsNo documents

Nuisance Abatement / Housing1 document

• Lead Poisoning Q & A
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Vector / Insect Information7 documents

• Prevent Mosquito-Borne Diseases
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• West Nile Virus Facts
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• Tick Brochure
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• Bed Bugs
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• Bed Bugs-School Management
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• Bed Bugs-Centers for Disease Control Information
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• Lice-Centers for Disease Control Information
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Smoking1 document

• Smoking Rules
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Tattoo Parlor, Body ArtNo documents