Office of Health Protection

NPDES Permits and the Local Health Department

Perry County Health Department has issued a statement regarding upcoming rule changes from the Illinois EPA.

To read the entire news release, please click here.

PCHD Says Farewell to Kris Robinson

Kris Robinson,the Director of Environmental Health at Perry County Health Department since 2002, will be leaving to work as an Environmental Health Specialist for the Division of Food, Drugs, and Dairies. Kris will begin working at the Illinois Department of Public Health Regional office in Edwardsville beginning in October, 2006. Over the course of his tenure here at PCHD, Kris worked hard to improve the condition of environmental health in the county. His experience and knowledge, as well as his gigantic supply of hot sauces, will be sorely missed. Best wishes Kris!

State public health director is warning to stay away from bats

SPRINGFIELD – After a rabid bat was recently found in Springfield, Dr. Eric E. Whitaker, state public health director, today reminded the public to avoid contact with bats that typically become more active in August and September.

“Bats are the primary carrier of rabies in Illinois,” Dr. Whitaker said. “It is best never to approach a bat and, if found in a home or building, people should leave the bat alone and contact an animal control agency or local public health department for assistance with removing it.”

To read the entire news release, please click here.

Sewage Season Is Here

This time of year is especially busy for our office. If you are planning on putting in a new system or replacing an existing one, please be sure to contact our office several weeks in advance to ensure a spot in the schedule.

For more information on obtaining a sewage permit, please follow this link.

New Food Safety Program Launched

Our new food safety program is up and running. We currently have 5 participating food establishments and anticipate many more. Read more about it by clicking here

Online Forms Are Now Available

Almost all of our forms are available online in pdf form now! You can find the forms that you are looking for in our information links or click here for a list of all of them.