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Childhood Lead Poisoning Investigations
The Environmental Health Division, working in cooperation with the Nursing
Division, through the Illinois Department of Public Health’s Childhood Lead
Poisoning Prevention and GLO (Get the Lead Out) Programs help to eliminate lead
paint hazards in the homes of children identified with elevated blood lead
levels. Inspections are conducted by licensed lead risk assessors using an XRF
lead paint analyzer to measure lead on painted surfaces. Information is also
available for homeowners and renters on a variety of lead paint topics.
Nuisance Inspections
Complaints regarding the storing of junk, trash and refuse on private
property within Macon County are investigated. Enforcement action is taken
against property owners who fail or refuse to abate and remove such nuisances.
Public Swimming Pool and Spa Inspections
Routine inspections of indoor and outdoor swimming pools, spa pools, and
water slides are made, and complaints regarding swimming/spa pool sanitation are
investigated. All public pools and spa pools are required to have their water
tested for bacterial quality monthly, and should be under the operational
supervision of a Certified Pool-Spa Operator.
Some of the items checked during swimming/spa pool inspections:
- Water clarity
- Safety equipment
- Proper construction and operation of the pool's
circulation and disinfection systems
- Proper disinfection levels of the pool's water
- Facilities such as the bath house and pool area are
kept clean and sanitary