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The Geothermal Exchange System Program registers the location and installation of closed loop wells, horizontal loop and body of water loop heat exchange systems.
Program activities include:

• Registration of geothermal contractors, excavators and systems
  • Geothermal Exchange System Contractors Registered By the Mclean County Health Department
• Review of installation plans
• Inspection and approval of the location of systems
  • McLean County Septic System, Water Well and Geothermal Ordinance

The Abandoned Water Well Program regulates water wells that are no longer used to supply water, or which are in such a state of disrepair that the well or boring has the potential for transferring contamination into an aquifer or otherwise threatens public health or safety.
Solid Waste, Nuisance, Pest Control and other Environmental Complaints concentrates on the investigation of complaints regarding garbage, rubbish, animal waste, construction and demolition debris, landscape waste, noise and air pollution, weeds, insects, rodents, birds and other pests. The environmental health staff works with other agencies in solving these problems.

The Tanning Facility Inspection Program regulates all tanning establishments in McLean County and their subsequent inspection and approval.

The Grease Trap Manifest Program, a joint venture with the Bloomington & Normal Water Reclamation District (BNWRD), City of Bloomington and Town of Normal., monitors the servicing of grease traps in commercial food establishments in Bloomington and Normal.

Additional activities of the Environmental Health Division involve consultation with the public on asbestos, formaldehyde, radon and environmental lead inquiries.