Lake County General Health District

You and your phone may be attached at the hip, but it doesn’t need to be attached to your hand when you’re driving✋❌. Stay focused behind the wheel. Put the Phone Away or Pay.

Training and exercise combine educational training with practical drills and simulations to give our staff the knowledge and skills they need to effectively respond to different public health emergency situations. lcghd.org/home/newslette… . #NPHW

#NPHW Day 3. @LCHealthDist and @PainesvilleOH installed a new swing set at State Street Park through a two-year project funded by @OHdeptofhealth as part of its Capacity Building for Healthy Eating and Active Living (HEAL) program. Info: lcghd.org/home/newslette… .

It's day 2 of #NPHW. #Health starts here! Our Field Monitoring Team (FMT) participated in the @FEMA graded Perry #Nuclear Power Plant exercise held on September 24. We are one of the only local field monitoring teams in the country. More info: lcghd.org/home/newslette… .

It's @NPHW. Health starts here! Our Sewage Division hosted their annual Contractors Training last November. LCGHD is responsible for ensuring that contractors are properly insured and bonded with the state of Ohio. lcghd.org/home/newslette…. #NPHW @PublicHealth

Do you have a Home Sewage Treatment (septic) System? If so, you’ll want to know about our Operation & Maintenance Program. Visit lcghd.org/om-program/ to learn more.

There are currently NO CASES of #measles in @lakecountyohio. Measles can be dangerous, especially for babies and young children. For more information, please see the following infographic, and visit the websites of @CDCgov and @OHdeptofhealth

#LakeCountyOH continues to be one of the healthies counties in #Ohio and the nation! Check out the 2025 @CHRankings Annual Data Release: countyhealthrankings.org

Does your home have a water well? It is recommended that wells are sampled annually for bacterial contamination. For questions or to request a sample please call (440) 350-2543.

Does your house have a septic system? Keep these tips in mind for its safe, effective, and prolonged operation. For questions about this or any other septic operation & maintenance concerns, please call (440)-350-2543.

Follow these water-conservation tips to improve your septic performance. onsiteinstaller.com/editorial/2021…

Do you have a septic system and/or well but don’t know where they are? If on file with LCGHD, layout plans are public record and available for free upon request at (440) 350-2543.

Do you have a Septic Tank? Use a registered hauler to have it pumped every 3-5 years to protect your system from permanent damage. A list of pumpers can be found at lcghd.org/om-program/ .

Have you been exposed to carbon monoxide (CO)? Have you begun experiencing the symptoms of CO poisoning like headache, dizziness, weakness, nausea, vomiting, chest pain, or confusion? If so, call your doctor right away.

New Year, new you! Start the journey to quit smoking today. Just call 1-800-QUIT-NOW. #ATobaccoFreeOhio

Happy New Year! Lake County General Health District is closed today, Wednesday, January 1 for New Year's Day. We will reopen on Thursday, January 2 at 8 a.m.

How do you plan to get home after the New Year celebrations?

Happy New Year's Eve! Lake County General Health District is closed today, Tuesday, December 31 for New Year's Eve. We will reopen on Thursday, January 2 at 8 a.m.

📣 There's still time!📣 The community resident survey is still available for Lake County residents 18 years of age and older and will cover a range of health-related topics. The survey is available in both English (bit.ly/2025LGCHNA_Eng…) and Spanish (bit.ly/2025LGCHNA_Esp…).