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Mortgage Evaluation Application
2008 Fee Schedule
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Addendum Sewage Permit Commercial
Contractor Affidavit
Complaint Form
New Sanitary Code
Point-of-Sale Manistee and Kalkaska Counties
Environmental Health Fact Sheets
Freedom of Information Act Form
Water Supply |
The water supply program consists of four parts: site evaluation, construction permit, final inspection, and evaluation. All water wells are governed by the Michigan Groundwater Quality Control Law, Part 127 of Act 368 of the Public Acts of 1978. |
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Act 368, part 127 establishes construction materials, construction standards, and water quality requirements. Construction permits, issued by District Health Department #10 stipulates the location of new wells, construction standards, depth, and isolation distances. Final inspections assure wells are constructed according to their permits. In addition, sampling requirements ensure compliance with water quality standards. Evaluations of existing water wells are conducted at the request of the property owner or their agent to determine the condition of the well and its water quality, normally prior to the sale of the property. Consultation on the construction and water quality of wells are provided at any time. The program covers all residential and commercial water supplies. |
| Groundwater Contamination |
The groundwater contamination program involves the investigation of new and existing groundwater contamination sites, consultation on potential health affect of contaminants, issuing health advisories against the consumption of contaminated water and long-term monitoring in areas of known contamination. |
| On-Site Sewage Disposal |
The on-site sewage disposal program consists of four basic parts: site evaluation, construction permit, final inspection, and evaluation. Site evaluations determine the ability of the soil to accept wastewater by a determination of the soil type, seasonal high water table, lot size and topography. A construction permit is issued based on all of these factors as well as the size of the structure (number of bedrooms) and the potential water usage. The construction permit will include the size of the septic tank, the size and type of the secondary treatment system (drain field), the specific location of the septic system and any fill or additional equipment, such as a lift pump, which may be required. Once the septic system is installed, but before it is covered, a final inspection is conducted to assure that the system is installed in compliance with the permit.
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Evaluations of existing septic systems are conducted at the request of the property owner or their agent to determine its condition. Consultations are provided for on-site sewage disposal systems during all phases of the program. The sanitary codes for the District govern on-site sewage disposal systems for one and two family residential dwellings as well as for small commercial establishments. Sewage systems for commercial establishments with flows exceeding 10,000 gallons per day are covered by the Michigan Criteria for Subsurface Sewage Disposal and are permitted by the Michigan Department of Environmental Quality. |
| Subdivisions and Site Condominiums |
The subdivision and site condominium program involves the approval of parcels for on-site sewage disposal and water supplies before the development is started. The criteria for the approval are based on rules established under state code. |
| Food Service |
The food service program is a comprehensive licensing and inspection program governing fixed food service establishments, vending machines, mobile food units, and temporary food service operations. Services involve plan review, consultations, training, inspections, complaints, and food-borne illness investigations. Licensed establishments generally include locations where food is served for immediate consumption. Establishments are governed by state and federal statutes and licensed through the Michigan Department of Agriculture. Most of the consultation and field work is performed by the District. |
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| Licensing and Inspection |
District Health Department #10 is involved in a number of licensing programs where licenses are issued by a state agency based upon the inspections and recommendations from the District. These programs include campgrounds, public swimming pools, DHS child care and day care facilities, septic tank pumpers, and septage disposal sites. |
Special Programs |
In four counties - Crawford, Kalkaska, Missaukee, and Wexford - District Health Department #10 inspects and licenses tattoo establishments. Such facilities are evaluated on their procedures and cleanliness. |
In addition, the District conducts monitoring of water quality conditions at 22 swimming beaches along the Great Lakes shoreline in Manistee, Mason, and Oceana counties during July and August. If water quality conditions are poor, the beaches are closed by the District and not allowed to re-open until water quality improves. For more information go to: http://www.deq.state.mi.us/beach/public/ |
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