by Gino Sisco | Apr 8, 2020 | Environmental Services, Threat Preparedness
Update 4/14/2020 – we are now accepting well and septic applications again. Due to the increased workload related to COVID-19, our office will temporarily not be accepting new well and septic applications. We will still handle final inspections and repairs. Our...
by Gino Sisco | Mar 26, 2020 | Environmental Services, Threat Preparedness
Effective Tuesday, March 24, 2020 after 8:00pm by Executive Order No. 9-20, Governor Justice has issued a Stay at Home Declaration for all employees in non-essential businesses and operations.This order was established in an effort to slow the spread of COVID-19. As...
by Gino Sisco | Mar 25, 2020 | Environmental Services, Threat Preparedness
The West Virginia Bureau for Public Health has provided us with specific recommendations for hotels, motels, and other lodging facilities on prevent the spread of COVID-19. The guidance below addresses cleaning, meals, and more.
by Gino Sisco | Mar 24, 2020 | Environmental Services, Threat Preparedness
Due to COVID-19 our offices are closed to the public, however, we will still be providing essential public health services. Well and septic applications and payments should be submitted via email or mail. Applications and payments received through the mail may take...
by Gino Sisco | Feb 11, 2020 | Environmental Services, Food Safety
The Jefferson County Board of Health has adopted a reinspection fee of $75.00. This fee is intended to recover some of the Jefferson County Health Department’s (JCHD’s) costs when non-compliance or incomplete work requires follow-up inspections by the JCHD. The...
by Gino Sisco | Feb 4, 2020 | Environmental Services, JCHD News
The Jefferson County Board of Health has drafted an amendment to its Local Rules, Policies and Procedures to reduce septic reserve area sizing from 20,000 to 10,000 square feet in some cases. The draft revision is available by clicking the link below or a copy can be...