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Environmental Health
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Air Quality Alerts
Find information related to air quality and alerts.
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Consumer Complaints
Learn how to file a complaint against any licensed facility in Portage County.
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Drinking Water Information & Concerns
Learn more about drinking water in Wisconsin including potential concerns.
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Permit Applications
Portage County Health and Human Services serves as an agent for the Wisconsin Department of Agriculture, Trade and Consumer Protection and the Department of Safety and Professional Services.
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Portage County Beach Monitoring
Portage County beaches are sampled for the presence of E coli bacteria throughout the swimming season from Memorial Day to Labor Day. In the event that bacteria levels are elevated above 235 cfu/100 ml, established by the U.S. Environmental Protection Agency as an increased health risk to swimmers, an advisory sign will be posted at that beach.
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Private Wells
Private wells can be owned by individuals or entities like small businesses, mobile homes, or schools. A well is considered to be private if it has fewer than 15 connections and serves fewer than 25 people.
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Public Water Systems
Review more information about the Public Water Systems.
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State Statutes & Codes
View Wisconsin State Statutes and Codes.
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View Inspection Reports
Portage County environmental health staff licenses and inspects food establishments including all restaurants, retail food facilities, caterers, mobile food establishments, and special events with temporary food stands. Inspections are used to verify that food establishments comply with the Wisconsin Food Code, Wisconsin Administrative Codes, and comply with Portage County ordinance. Portage County sanitarians work in partnership with owners and operators of food establishments to assure food safety as well as worker safety. Inspections are focused on identifying risk factors and good retail practices in addition to providing education and information on proper food safety practices. Please keep in mind that any inspection report is a “snapshot” of observations recorded during the time the inspector was at the facility. Therefore, an inspection report may not be representative of the overall, long-term conditions within an establishment.