Environmental Services
Healthy community
Environmental Services
Healthy people. Healthy environment.
Healthy community. For all generations!
Lodging and Vacation Rentals
The environmental health section is responsible for conducting annual sanitation inspections pertaining to sanitation and safety standards in state licensed lodging establishments in Stone County.
Restaurant and Food Service
A person who wishes to serve or manufacture food for public consumption is required by ordinance to first obtain a permit from the health department. These permits are issued following a review of facility plans and menu and assuring, by inspection, compliance with food safety standards and practices.
Septic Systems
Stone County Health Department is committed to managing the Onsite Wastewater Program with the issuance of septic permits, investigations and inspections. We also provide information through educational programs. All Onsite Wastewater Treatment Systems must be permitted. This would include new, repaired and replacement systems.
Septic System Search
Our Septic System Search will allow a search of septic systems permitted through our office. This database includes septic system installation permits as well as septic system repair permits.
Recreational Water Testing
The Stone County Health Department Environmental Services Division monitors several swimming areas of the James River for the presence of Escherichia coli (E. coli) bacteria. These organisms are found in the fecal waste of humans and animals.
Well Water Testing
If you have a private well, the Stone County Health Department strongly recommends that you test your water for bacteria and nitrate at least once per year. Routine water testing is a simple and inexpensive measure you can take to ensure that your water supply is safe and to protect your family’s health.