Water and Air Quality
Air Quality
Consultation regarding indoor air quality (i.e. Mold, Asbestos, Radon, Sewer gas,
Carbon monoxide). For more information, see the following Wisconsin Department of
Health Services pages:
For people that live within city limits contacting your City Building Inspector
can help solve building condition issues. City websites are listed under "Municipalities"
in the main menu to the left.
Groundwater Education & Protection
Consultation with Wood County residents about water sample results, safety of water
supply, water quality and water treatment.
Visit the Wisconsin
DNR Drinking Water & Groundwater page to find additional information about
public & private drinking water as well as groundwater.
Phosphorus or Phosphate "Ban"
The application of lawn fertilizer containing phosphorus or available phosphate
is restricted to use with new lawns with seed, or applicators with a soil test indicating
phosphorus deficiency.
Sale of phosphorus and display of phosphorus turf fertilizer is limited to specific
need and use of a sign indicating that turf fertilizer is available upon request
for uses permitted.
For more information, see 2009 Wisconsin Act
9 on the Wisconsin State Legislature website.
Contact Information
Please contact Wood County Health Department with any questions regarding air quality,
bi-annual clean sweep, groundwater education & protection or the lead prevention
program. Phone (715) 421-8911 or (715) 387-8646. Ask to speak with Environmental
Health.