The Howard County Sanitarian is responsible for public health issues within the county including permits for septic and well projects.

WHAT IS ENVIRONMENTAL HEALTH
The Howard County Environmental Health Department protects you and your environment through enforcement of regulations and standards for minimizing, controlling or eliminating sources of human disease and environmental pollution.

The programs include:

	Permitting and inspection of the construction of on-site sewage treatment systems, and investigations of failed systems
	Permitting and inspection of the construction of private wells
	Well testing, well abandonment & well plugging
	Onsite Wastewater System Assistance Program (OSWAP)

OUR VISION
The vision of the Howard County Environmental health Department is to have the lowest risk of environmentally caused illness and injury for the citizens of Howard County.

OUR MISSION
The mission of the Howard County Environmental Health department is to protect health, prevent disease, and promote health for all persons in Howard County through assurances of physical environments that minimize exposure to harmful pathogens and other environmental toxins.