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Environmental Health
- Beach Monitoring - Door County Public Health contracts with UW-Oshkosh to test 54 beach sites for bacteria and nitrates June through August. Advisories and closures are issued for elevated levels.
- Call 920-746-5960 or visit wibeaches.us for current advisories and closures.
- To report blue-green algae blooms and related human or animal illnesses, please complete this form Harmful Algae Bloom (HAB) Illness or Sighting Survey or call 608-266-1120.
- To report harmful substances in lakes or waterways, including illegal disposal of hazardous waste, call or text the DNR at 1-800-847-9367 or submit a report online.
- Bed Bugs - Door County Public Health can investigate suspected bed bug cases at private residences. Wisconsin Department of Agriculture, Trade and Consumer Protection (DATCP) investigates hotels and other commercial establishments.
- Food/Restaurant Complaints
- Call 608-224-4714 or email datcpfoodcomplaintsemergencyresponse@wisconsin.gov
- Call 608-224-4714 or email datcpfoodcomplaintsemergencyresponse@wisconsin.gov
- Food/Restaurant or Recreation Business Licensing
- FoodRecLicensing.wi.gov
- Call 608-224-4923 or email datcpdfslicensing@wisconsin.gov
- Lead Safety - Door County Public Health offers free blood lead tests to screen children for lead exposure. Education and follow-up are provided to reduce exposure.
- Rabies Prevention - Animal Bite Investigation & Follow-Up - Door County Public Health follows up on all reported animal bites, confirms rabies vaccination status of domesticated animals, and ensures quarantine protocols are followed. Rabies testing is performed at the Wisconsin State Lab of Hygiene.
- Radon Test Kits - Short-term radon test kits are available for $8.00 at the Door County Public Health office. Short and long-term test kits for Northeastern Wisconsin are available through the Manitowoc County Health Department.
- Well Water Test Kits - Well water test kits are available at the Door County Government Center; view the Well Water Testing and Resources Brochure for complete information. Free well water test kits are available for pregnant persons and families with infants (less than 1 year) through Door County Public Health. Follow-up and education of test results are provided by Door County Public Health.