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Onsite Sewage
Through education, site evaluation,
permitting and inspection of the use, construction and maintenance of on-site
sewage disposal systems, we insure protection of human health, and the
environment.
Sewage Disposal
Sewage
is liquid waste from toilets, sinks, washing machines, etc. If you need
information regarding sewage disposal please call us at (509) 460-4200 during
business hours.
Solid Waste Disposal Recycling
Information
about disposal and recycling of solid and hazardous waste, such as garbage,
demolition waste, yard and wood waste, used concrete, and used asphalt.
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Solid Waste
The Solid Waste program regulates facilities,
educates the public, and enforces solid waste management rules within the
District.
Land Use
A
thorough review of properties proposed for subdivisions that do not have a
municipal sewer utility available.
Subdivision Land Use
Our staff review and comment on proposed
subdivisions, commercial projects, and rule development.
Septic Tank Pumpers
A
list of currently licensed Septic Tank Pumpers and the services they provide.
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Drinking Water
We provide review and inspection of water
systems, approval of small systems and most importantly provide information to
the public on the importance of water quality and proper monitoring.
Swimming Pools
Through routine inspection, we educate pool
operators in water chemistry, safety and maintenance of physical facilities to
protect public health and safety.
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Hazard Identification and
Consultation
This office investigates and declares
properties used as clandestine drug labs as fit or unfit for occupancy after
seizure by local law enforcement agencies.
Household Hazardous Waste
Information
concerning the proper use and disposal of many household products that may be
hazardous to humans and the environment.
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Animal Bites, Rabies, Ticks
Environmental Health staff provide public
information regarding a large number of zoonotic diseases, investigate reports
of disease in our community, and review animal bites for possible rabies
exposure.
Hantavirus
Information
concerning hantavirus and preventative measures for reducing the risk of
getting infected with hantavirus pulmonary syndrome.
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West Nile Virus
Information
about West Nile virus, and preventative measures for reducing the risk getting
infected with West Nile virus.
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About the BFHD 
Benton Franklin Health District