Environmental health is defined as "the discipline that focuses on the health interrelationships between people and their environment, promotes human health and well-being, and fosters a safe and healthful environment." (NACCHO)

• Applications & Forms
• Environmental Health Ordinances
• Food Protection
• Private, Semi-Private, Closed Loop, and Non-Community Water Supplies
• Laboratory Services
• Wastewater and Sewage Treatment and Disposal
• Public Health Nuisance, Mosquitos, Ticks, Open Burning, Pools
• Solid Waste Program
• Public Beaches
• Groundwater Protection/ Contamination
• Public Documents
• Electronic Records Search
• Freedom of Information Act (FOIA) Requests
• Construction Impact Review (Health Review)

The Environmental Health Programs serve to prevent disease and improve the quality of life in McHenry County.  This is accomplished through public education and the enforcement of applicable environmental public health regulations.

Contact Us

Division of Environmental Health
667 Ware Rd, Suite 110
Woodstock, IL  60098
Phone: 815.334.4585
Fax: 815.334.4637
Hours: Monday-Friday 8:00 a.m. - 4:30 p.m.