Health Department

What we do

The Colts Neck Township Health Department works to protect the health and well being of Colts Neck residents, businesses, and visitors.  A primary goal is to provide useful information concerning relevant public health issues as well as to educate the community on the many public health services available.  The department also conducts inspections and issues permits in connection with retail food establishments (including food trucks) and septic systems as well as dog licensing.

Bird Flu Guidelines for Residents

NJDEP Wild Bird Disease Reporting Form

AVIAN FLU (H5N1) – INFORMATION/RESOURCES:

New Jersey Department of Health

nj.gov/H5N1/

New Jersey DEP

NJDEP | New Jersey Department of Environmental Protection

NJ Department of Agriculture

Department of Agriculture | Home

Center for Disease Control

Bird Flu | Bird Flu | CDC

Center for Disease Control (CDC) click here

New Jersey Department of Health (NJDOH) click here

Monmouth ACTS Coronavirus Mental Health click here

COVID-19 Vaccine information for homebound seniors, click here

COVID-19 Vaccination Information, click here

COVID-19 Vaccine Quick Facts click here

COVID-19 Vaccine Second Dose Information click here

Applications/Forms

Retail Food Inspection Report (sample)

Individual Well Search Questionnaire (thru the NJDEP)

Septic System Appendix B Application Forms

Application to REPAIR an Individual Sewage Disposal System

Food Establishment Plan Review Application

Temporary Mobile Retail Food Establishment Instructions and Application

Dog Licensing

Dog Licensing/Pet Information

Dog License Renewal Form to Application For Dog License Dog License Renewal Form

Rabies Exemption of Certification

NJ Dog Licensing Requirements

Animal Cruelty Laws

Pet Waste – SCOOP THE POOP

Associated Humane Societies – Communication of Animal Control Issues

Septic Systems

Residential Septic Systems

The Colts Neck Health Department witnesses soil profiles; reviews engineering plans; issues permits and conducts inspections for the installation of all individual subsurface disposal systems. (also known as septic systems) understanding how these systems work and proper maintenance by the homeowner is vital to its longevity.
Below are some links that will assist in explaining the components of a typical septic system as well as the basics on proper care and maintenance.

How a Septic System Works
A Homeowners Manual for Septic Systems
Inspect A Pedia- Residental Septic Systems
US – Environmental Protection Agency – Frequent Questions on Septic Systems

Health Services/Resources

General Local Resources

Monmouth Resource Net

Visiting Nurses Association

Monmouth Cares, Inc

Monmouth County Division of Mental Health & Addiction Services

Community Health Centers – Primary Health Care

Monmouth County Mosquito Control Division

Monmouth County Mosquito Control Division 2024 Season

Directories/Reports

2018 Colts Neck Health Department Annual Health Report

2017 Colts Neck Health Department Annual Health Report

Health Topics
A – Z Topic Areas

Cancer

– Screenings

– Education and Resources

Communicable Diseases

Community Health Data

Drought Information

Floodplain References for Residents

Food Safety

Home Generated Medical Waste

– Medical Waste Disposal Location Search

Injury Prevention

Lead Poisoning Prevention

– Lead Fact Sheets

– Lead in Drinking Water

Lyme Disease

Nutrition And Fitness

Public Recreational Bathing

RADON

New Jersey Department of Environmental Protection:   https://www.nj.gov/dep/rpp/radon/

Center for Disease Control and Prevention:    https://www.cdc.gov/radon/index.html

Please contact the NJDEP Radon Section if you have any questions. If you would like a list of certified radon measurement or mitigation businesses, or if you have a complaint about a radon business call:

(800) 648-0394 or (609) 984-5425      Web site:  www.njradon.org

Rabies Prevention

Substance Abuse

Looking for help? Or a Treatment Directory? Click HERE

Sexually Transmitted Diseases

– STD Information

Smoking And Vaping/E-Cigarettes

Tuberculosis Facts & Control

Zika Virus

Septic/Water Wells

Retail Food Establishments

Colts Neck Temporary Mobile Retail Food Establishment Applications

Directories/Reports

Ground And Surface Water

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