Environmentalists are in the Williamsburg office Monday – Friday from 8:00-9:30 A.M.
The state plumbing inspector is in the Williamsburg office on Tuesday 8:00-9:30 A.M.
On-site Sewage Disposal
Approval of permits to owners for approved sewage installations. Also approves on-site sewage disposal systems for public buildings and private homes and inspects on-site sewage disposal systems.
Site Evaluation for Septic Installation: CLICK HERE
Final Septic Approval Application and Permit: CLICK HERE
Site Evaluation Application Fee $175
Septic Installation Permit Fee $195
Online applications include a service processing fee
An email with instructions and a link to pay electronically will follow application submission
Public Food Services
Approves operating permits for food-serving establishments.
Environmentalists conduct sanitation inspections of restaurants, school cafeterias, retail grocery stores, food transportation vehicles, vending machines or vehicles which sell food to the public.
Public Facilities
The WCHD provides permits and/or inspection services for public facilities, including mobile home and recreations vehicle parks, hotels, motels, public buildings and recreational areas, youth camps, schools, public swimming pools, spas and beaches.
To schedule a pool inspection, CLICK HERE. This does not apply to personal swimming pools on private property.
Nuisance Control
The WCHD may investigate into all sources of nuisances that are injurious to the health of the people of Whitley County. Whenever any nuisance related to health of the people in this county is found to exist, the Board of Health may order, in writing, that the owner correct the problem. NOTE: We can only respond to insect and rodent complaints in public facilities permitted by the health department.
Rabies Control
Animal bite reports are required by law. We respond to animal bites to verify vaccination status, quarantine animals, or facilitate animal testing of deceased animals. If you have been bitten by an animal, please contact your healthcare provider.
Private Water Testing
Residential water supply located on private property will be tested upon the owner’s request. The sample results are made available to the owner with the recommendations made for correcting the problem. The test will only measure total coliform and e-coli.
Mosquito-Borne Diseases
To learn more about diseases spread by mosquitoes and how you can help prevent them, contact:
- Your state or local health department
- The Centers for Disease Control and Prevention cdc.gov
Food Classes
(READ ALL INSTRUCTIONS BEFORE GOING ON)
The Whitley County Health Department requires all food handlers to become certified food (handler) employees. The Whitley County Health Department and the FDA Food Code 2013 requires each food establishment to must have a certified food manager.
It is EASY to get certified! Take the classes and test online! Certified Food (Handler) Employee class is $25. The Certified Food Manager class is $80. You get the video class, the test, and the certificate for one price.
Step 1: Use Google Chrome or Firefox for your internet browser. Internet Explorer will not work. Go to the website: https://ky-wchd.statecert.com
Step 2: Click “Register” in the top right corner.
Step 3: Enter your information. You must enter your own email address. You cannot share accounts with other people. On the last page it will show you your email address. If the email address is correct, click “register”.
Step 4: You will receive an email “statecert”. In the email message, click “confirm”.
Step 5: Log in to your account. Select “Get New License”
Step 6: Select “Food Manager Certification” $80 or “Food Employee Certification” $25 and follow the directions. You must pay with a credit card.
Step 7: Take the course and test. Print your certificate at the end. You can also receive an electronic certificate. You do not need to come to the Health Department for a card for either of these courses.
If you have any questions call 606-549-3380 between 8am and 9:30am and talk to one of our environmentalists.
For more information, please visit the Kentucky Flood Hazard Portal or contact the Whitley County Floodplain Administrator.
