Home COVID-19 Energy and Weatherization Services » Emergency Preparedness Forms Directory Links Press Releases Contact Us Employment Opportunities Environmental Health Services Home » Environmental Health Services _Protection of the health, safety and welfare of the citizens of Fulton County is our goal. To pay fees, please click here: https://www.govpaynow.com/gps/user/plc/a001r1 Food Permits Annual and temporary food permits, bake sale and cottage food information Fulton County Food Permit Application and Plan Review Packet Temporary Food Permit Application with Setup Info_Updated 2020 Seasonal Temporary Food Permit Application BAKE SALE Brochure Cottage Food Application Food Sanitation Classes/New Food Code Information As of January 1, 2019, all Category I and Category II facilities must have a Person in Charge on site at all times who is a Certified Food Protection Manager (formerly known as FSSMC). All food handlers who are not volunteers or CFPMs/FSSMCs are required to take a food handler training course every three years (with some exceptions). Classes for both food managers and food handlers are held at the health department, and are also available online. See the following documents for more information: CFPM Class Schedule 2021 CFPM Test Only Schedule 2021 Food Handler Training Info Sheet for 2021 New IL Food Code Requirements in 2019 ServSafe Online Food Manager Course Flyer Allergen Awareness Training Potential Question Topics for the PIC Nuisance Complaints Investigation, inspection, and abatement of public health nuisances that threaten the safety, health and well-being of an individual or the general population within the boundaries of Fulton County. Examples of nuisance issues include: the accumulation of trash or debris which results in the attraction of pests, unsafe open burning of refuse, overgrowth of noxious weeds, improper swimming pool maintenance which results in pest harborage, and the presence of dead animals. To make a complaint, call 309-647-1134, extension 230. Your name and contact information must be provided for our records, but will be kept confidential. NOTE: If the property in question is within city limits, it is under the jurisdiction of that city/town. In those cases, complaints should be directed to the city/town. Recycling Electronics, paint, unused medications, and other recyclable items are accepted at the Health Dept. on Thursdays from 8:00 am to 3:30 pm. This service if offered free of charge for households in Fulton County. Items from businesses and other entities cannot be accepted. Businesses can call Tri-County Recycling at 309-331-4781 to arrange pickup of recyclables. Recyclables are accepted at the 3-car garage in front of the Health Dept. If there is not an employee at the garage to log your items when you arrive, please check in at Room 100. DO NOT unload recyclables if Health Dept. staff are not available. If you cannot lift the item(s) you are recycling yourself, please bring someone with you to help. Health Dept. employees are not allowed to unload heavy items. See the following links for items that can and cannot be accepted, and for specific instructions regarding medicines and batteries. No “stripped” items (e.g., those with cords or other components removed) can be accepted. Electronics Recycling Flyer Paint Recycling Flyer Medication Recycling Flyer Misc Recycling Flyer _Updated 2017 Septic Permit Septic Permit for renovations and new systems, NPDES permit information, and contractor list. Septic Permit Application - Updated NPDES Permitting Information Notice of Intent Form for NPDES Permit Registered Septic System Installers Registered Septic Tank Pumpers Soil Classifier List_Updated 2021 Well Testing and Permit Water well permit applications, well water test kits, contractor list. Well water test kits are available in our office for $20, which includes the cost of shipping and analysis for bacteria (coliform and E. coli). Well water test kits for nitrate and nitrite available for $50 WELL DISINFECTION PROCEDURES Well Water Sampling Instructions_Updated 2021 LICENSED WATER WELL CONTRACTORS REGISTERED IN FULTON COUNTY App to Construct, Modify, or Abandon a Water Well_Fillable Private-Water-Well-Information Tanning Facility and Body Art Inspection Annual inspection for state license. All permits are handled through the Illinois Department of Public Health in Springfield. Septic and Well Evaluations Private sewage disposal systems and water wells located on property being sold in Fulton County must be evaluated by the Fulton County Health Department. This includes ALL wells, even if they are not used for drinking water. Wells that are not used are considered abandoned and must either be brought into operation or sealed under the supervision of the Health Dept. Septic and Well Evaluation Application_Updated 2020 Subdivision Plat Review When the subdivision of land in Fulton County will result in one or more parcels less than 5 acres in size, the subdivision is subject to a plat review. The owner or developer of any proposed subdivision that will be served by a private sewage disposal system and/or a water supply other than a public community water supply must submit a Plat Review Application form, a plat showing each lot, and a soil report including at least one soil boring for each lot to the Fulton County Health Department, Environmental Health Division. Plat Review Information Plat Review Application Solid Waste Permits and inspections of solid waste haulers. Solid Waste Quarterly Report Form Protection of the health, safety and welfare of the citizens of Fulton County is our goal. Canton 700 East Oak Street Phone: 309-647-1134 Fax: 309-647-9545 After Hours Emergencies Contact Fulton County Sheriff 309-547-2277 Astoria Astoria Illinois 61501 Phone: 309-329-2922 Fax: 309-329-2275 Cuba Cuba llinois 61427 Phone: 309-785-5300 Fax: 309-785-5300 Fulton County Health Department - Canton | Astoria | Cuba We are an equal opportunity employer and provider...