Environmental Health

Clean Indoor Air Act Inspections - The Health Department conducts inspections for compliance with Nebraska's Clean Indoor Air Act. Entrance stickers are available free of charge. To report a complaint of the Act, please phone 339-4334 x 206.

Healthy Homes Inspections - The Health Department conducts visual inspections of homes and apartments to help identify potential causes of health problems. Currently, inspections are arranged only through select local code enforcement departments.

Mercury Bucket Program - The Health Department collects mercury thermometers for proper disposal. Please bring thermometers to the Department office Monday - Friday, 8:00 a.m. - 4:30 p.m.

Nuisance - The Health Department can assist residents with nuisance-related issues. However, inspections and enforcement are determined by the local code enforcement departments.

Radon Program - The Health Department provides free short-term radon gas testing kits to homeowners in Sarpy and Cass counties. Kits are available only while supplies last, and are only available at the Department office Monday - Friday, 8:00 a.m. - 4:30 p.m. Please phone 339-4334 x 206 for additional information.

Swimming Pool and Spa Inspections (Cass County) - The Health Department conducts inspections of public swimming pools and spas in Cass County. The Nebraska Department of Health & Human Services Swimming Pool Program is responsible for all of the licensing of swimming pools in Sarpy and Cass counties, and for the inspections of swimming pools in Sarpy County.

West Nile Virus Monitoring and Mosquito Abatement - The Health Department conducts West Nile Virus activities from June through October each year. Dead bird collection, mosquito trapping, and mosquito larvae sampling are conducted during that time. Free mosquito repellent and educational materials are available throughout the year.


For more information regarding these programs, please contact Jenny Steventon at 339-4334 x 206 or jsteventon@sarpy.com.

OTHER ENVIRONMENTAL HEALTH SERVICES

LINKS

Drinking Water Sampling
NDHHS Public Health Laboratory
402-471-2122

Food/Restaurant Inspections
Nebraska Department of Agriculture, Food Division
402-471-2536

Swimming Pool and Spa Inspections (Sarpy County)
NDHHS Swimming Pool Program
402-471-8360

Lead Testing
Nebraska Childhood Lead Poisoning Prevention Program
888-242-1100

Composting

Environmentally Friendly Cleaning Products

Heat Index Chart

Landlord-Tenant Issues

Mold and Moisture

Nebraska's Clean Indoor Air Act

Radon

Recycling Locations

West Nile Virus

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