Environmental Contamination Ordinance

The Jasper County Environmental Contamination Ordinance went into effect July 1, 2006.

The Ordinance requires soil testing for regulated contaminates on Superfund designated properties associated with new construction of a dwelling, dwelling unit or other child occupied facility or recreational area. The ordinance also requires that all existing wells be tested for metals when the property is transferred or sold. No fees are associated with this ordinance. Health Department staff conduct the soil testing and have a current list of certified well testers.