Hendricks County Health Department
Other Environmental Health Topics
Certified
Drinking Water Labs
The
Hendricks County Health Department recommends certified laboratories be
used for well water testing.
The Indiana State Department of Health certifies Water Testing
Laboratories and a list of certified labs is available on their website
at
http://www.in.gov/isdh/24859.htm.
You will need to contact a specific laboratory about costs for
specific testing.
Open Burning and
Outdoor Hydronic Heaters
Uncontrolled burning of debris and outdoor wood fired boilers can result
in the emission of particulates, carbon monoxide, and nitrogen oxides,
which are regulated pollutants. Outdoor burning and outdoor wood fired
boilers are regulated in the State of Indiana.
Please see the Indiana Department of Environmental website for
more information: Open
Burning at
http://www.in.gov/idem/4148.htm and
Outdoor Wood-fired Boilers, or Hydronic Heaters at
http://www.in.gov/idem/6507.htm.
| Asbestos | http://www.in.gov/idem/4156.htm | |
| Mold | http://www.in.gov/isdh/24347.htm | |
| Lead | ISDH Lead and Healthy Homes Program | http://www.in.gov/isdh/19124.htm |
| EPA Lead in Paint, Dust, and Soil | ||
| EPA Renovation, Repair and Painting (RRP) | http://www.epa.gov/lead/pubs/renovation.htm |
Protecting yourself from mosquito-borne diseases
http://www.cdc.gov/ncidod/dvbid/westnile/RepellentUpdates.htm
Health Effects of Climate Change http://www.cdc.gov/climatechange/effects/default.htm
Other useful
information may be found at these websites:
Hendricks County Solid Waste Management District
http://www.hendrickssolidwaste.com/
Purdue Extension Hendricks County
http://www.ag.purdue.edu/counties/hendricks/pages/default.aspx
Indiana State Department of Health
http://www.in.gov/isdh/
Indiana Department of Environmental Management
http://www.in.gov/idem/
Indiana Department of Natural Resources
http://www.in.gov/dnr/
Centers for Disease Control and Prevention
http://www.cdc.gov/
Environmental Protection Agency
http://www.epa.gov/