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• Issue on site wastewater treatment permits (septic system permits)
• Issue private well water construction permits
• Inspect septic system sites and well sites
• Inspect tattoo parlors and tanning salons
• Inspect pools and spas 
• Administer State of Iowa Grants-to-Counties funds
  • Water testing
  • Well and cistern plugging
  • Well rehabilitation
• Work with the local Board of Health on environmental health topics
• Educate the public on environmental health topics