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Lake Region District Health Unit
Serving the Lake Region since 1950
Denton Heisler, Administrator
ENVIRONMENTAL HEALTH
Environmental Health is responsible for health and safety education to enforce state public health laws, LRDHU regulations, and local ordinances in Benson, Cavalier, Eddy, Pierce, Ramsey, Rolette, and Towner counties.
Staff
Environmental Health Director
Environmental Health Services
Molds and moisture issues can create serious indoor air quality issues in your home, school, or workplace. Spores released from molds may cause a variety of adverse health effects.
AIR QUALITY
AQUATIC FACILITIES
LRDHU licenses and inspects those facilities that have pool, spas, and wading pools. Inspection and education is performed in order to prevent the spread of recreational water illnesses (RWI), injuries, and drownings.
*Bacterial water tests are time sensitive. Check with lab and USPS to determine if sample with arrive at required time.
CHILDCARE & SCHOOL FACILITIES
LRDHU licenses and inspects childcare (facilities licensed over 30 children) & school food service programs. Additionally, safety and sanitation inspections are provided to provide increased awareness for disease control, injury prevention, and reduce the risk of foodborne illnesses.
FOOD SAFETY
LRDHU licenses and inspects childcare and school food facilities under agreement with North Dakota Department of Health & Human Services: Food & Lodging division. Food facilities that do not fall under childcare or schools can direct their questions & concerns to NDHHS Food & Lodging at: 701-328-1291 or Toll Free 1-800-472-2927 or foodandlodging@nd.gov
ONSITE SEWER TREATMENT SYSTEMS
LRDHU licenses and permits all new onsite sewage treatment systems (OSTS) and/or repairs to existing OSTS which include: septic tanks, drain fields, cesspools, and/or holding tanks. Additionally, provides inspection of existing permitted systems upon request. Inspection and education of systems is performed in order to protect the public's health by reducing the risk of waterborne illness & preventing ground & surface water contamination.
Regulations
Homeowners Resources
Installer Resources
*8 hours of training required every 3 years
TANNING FACILITIES
LRDHU licenses and inspects facilities that offer indoor tanning. Inspection and education at these facilities are performed to prevent disease and ensure proper sanitation.
WATER QUALITY
LRDHU provides water bottles for residents to test their well water for bacteria and minerals.