Environmental Health Department
317-477-1127

The Environmental Health Division of the Hancock County Department of Health is
responsible for public health and environmental education within the county. The
Department employs three (3) full time and one (1) part time Environmental Health
Specialists who conduct inspections, issue permits, investigate complaints, educate the public, and enforce applicable regulations. The Environmental Health Specialists review plans for new subdivisions and new home and business construction. They inspect food establishments, public swimming pools, bed and breakfast facilities, tattoo parlors, private drainage tiles, and new septic system installation. Permits for food establishments and septic system installation are also issued. The Department also investigates public health complaints, including but not limited to; housing, trash, solid waste, fish kills, mosquitoes, pollution, disease causing vectors, food and restaurant compliance, and public swimming pools. The Department also meets with the public when necessary to answer questions and offer information on public health and the environment. The Environmental Health Specialists may also respond to hazardous materials incidents with other agencies if public health is threatened.