The Environmental Health Division provides public education and administers environmental programs by local ordinance enforcement, complaint investigation, permitting, and routine inspection. The main programs include sewage disposal, retail food, drinking water wells, vector control, solid waste, recreational waters, and temporary campgrounds. Property development plans are reviewed to insure protection of Hendricks County's natural resources and to guide long term planning with attention to adequate sewage disposal and a safe water supply.

The Hendricks Environmental Health Division provides the following services:

The Hendricks County Health Department fosters health promotion, disease prevention, and a safe environment for the citizens of Hendricks County.