John Reeves:
Cell: 812-821-2463
Email: john.reeves@owencounty.in.gov
Septic Applications - $75.00- New Septic Permit - required for new home construction.
- All new septic applications must be accompanied by a soil analysis conducted by a state registered soil scientist. These results of the soil characteristics will help to determine the ability of the soil to handle the hydraulic load of wastewater, the location, and system type that is needed.
- Repair/Modification Permits - required for any repair, replacement, or modifications to existing septic systems.
- New Septic Permit - required for new home construction.
- Water Testing.
- To have your water tested please contact:
- Dillman Road Wastewater Treatment Plant - (812) 824-900
- BBP Water Corporation - (812) 829-2283
- To have your water tested please contact:
Tori Floyd:
Email: tori.floyd@owencounty.in.gov
- Vector Control
- Bedbugs:
- Bed bugs do not transmit disease to humans, but their bites may cause and allergic reaction or infection in some people. For prevention, identification, and treatment information please visit one of the follow resources:
- EPA
- Bedbugs- Centers for Disease Control and Prevention
- Bedbugs- Indiana Department of Health
- Tick:
- People experiencing symptoms and/or who may have been exposed to tick bites are strongly encouraged to visit a physician. For prevention, identification, and treatment information please visit one of the follow resources:
- Ticks- Centers for Disease Control and Prevention
- Tickborne Diseases- Indiana Department of Health
- Rats & Mice:
- Head Lice:
- Head lice do not transmit and disease and are not considered a health hazard. Owen County Health Department provides lice treatment kits for families with school-aged children and on a situational basis. Please reach out for further questions or visit the following resources:
- Head Lice- Indiana Department of Health
- Head Lice Management in Schools- National Association of School Nurses
- Bedbugs:
- Tattoos and Body Piercings
- Permit Application $150
- Owen County requires all tattoo parlors and artists to be registered within the County and to follow the OSHA Bloodborne Pathogen Standards.
- Owen County's tattoo and piercing ordinance is based off the Indiana Department of Health's regulations for like facilities, for facility and artist requirements please visit the following resources:
- Indiana Department of Health Information and Regulations - Tattoos/Piercings and Eyelash Extension information
- Guide for Sanitary Operations of Tattoo and Body Piercing Facilities in Indiana
- Eyelash Extensions
- Owen County does not have a local eyelash extension ordinance but will inspect facilities on a complaint basis only and will refer to the rules set by the Indiana Department of Health. Indiana Department of Health Information and Regulations
Owen County Health Department
751 E. Franklin St.
Spencer, IN 47460
(812) 829-5017
Monday - Friday 8:00am - 12:00pm / / 1:00pm - 4:00pm