Health Department

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 

 

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/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

 

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

 

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 
NJ Cancer Education and Early Detection Program
Susan G. Komen at Monmouth Medical Center

– Education and Resources
American Cancer Society
National Cancer Institute
CDC Cancer Awareness
NJ Cancer Statistics
 

Communicable Diseases

NJ Department of Health – Communicable Disease Services
Hepatitis
Measles
Influenza/Flu
Meningitis
Norovirus
 

Community Health Data

Monmouth County Community Health Assessment
Monmouth County Community Health Improvement Plan
 

Drought Information

Conserve Water Inside Your Home

Information on Drought and Wells 

 

Floodplain References for Residents

Floodplain Management in New Jersey

https://www.nj.gov/njoem/mitigation/index.shtml

 

Food Safety

Food Safety
Recalls and Outbreaks
Food Safe Meal Preparing 

Home Generated Medical Waste
– Medical Waste Disposal Location Search
FAQ’s
Do’s and Don’ts
Medicine Drop Off Locations
 

Injury Prevention

Older Adult Falls
Child Injury Prevention
Water-related Injuries 
Poisonings (Call NJPIES at 1-800-222-1222)
 

Lead Poisoning Prevention

NJ DOH Preventing Childhood Lead Poisoning
Testing for Lead Exposure
NJ Data
Sources of Lead
Effects on Children

– Lead Fact Sheets
5 Things to Know About Lead Levels in Children
Preventing Lead Poisoning in Pregnancy
Know the Facts About Lead Testing in Children
Keep Children Safe From Lead Poisoning

– Lead in Drinking Water
EPA Website
CDC Website
 

Lyme Disease

NJ Lyme Disease Information
Tick Safety Tips Video
Signs and Symptoms
Monmouth County Mosquito Commission – Tick Services
For a list of pesticides used by the Monmouth County
Mosquito Control Division, click here
 

Nutrition And Fitness

NJDOH – Services and Support
WIC Program
US HHS.gov – Eat Healthy
US HHS.gov – Be Active
 

Public Recreational Bathing

Pool Safety for Parents
Swim Diapers and Swim Pants
 

Rabies Prevention

What is Rabies?
What you should know about bats
Rabies Information
 

Substance Abuse
Looking for help? Or a Treatment Directory? Click HERE

Colts Neck Alliance Against Drug and Alcohol Abuse
Monmouth County Resource Net Directory
NJ Division of Addiction Services
Partnership for a Drug-Free NJ
CDC Fact Sheets
NIH-NIDA: Science of Drug Abuse and Addiction
NJ Statistics on Substance Use
Opioids
Marijuana and Public Health 

Sexually Transmitted Diseases
– STD Information
Testing Services for HIV and STDs
STD Fact Sheets
Prevention
Rutgers New Jersey AIDS/HIV/STD Press Release June 2020 

Smoking And Vaping/E-Cigarettes

Health Effects of Smoking
NJ Quit Smoking Help – Tobacco Free NJ
Smoke Free Housing Directory
NJ Statistics
Vaping and Lung Injury
E-Cigarettes
 

Tuberculosis Facts & Control

Basic TB Facts
https://www.nj.gov/health/hivstdtb/tb/
 

Zika Virus

CDC Zika Information
NJ Department of Health (NJDOH) Zika Resources
Monmouth County Mosquito Control
Social Media NJDOH:  
Facebook:  Facebook.com/NJDeptofHealth
Twitter:  twitter.com/NJDeptofHealth 
- Septic Systems
Septic System Information – Basic and Advanced
Septic Systems
Water wells
Private Well Testing Act
Private Drinking Water Wells
Water Filtration
Water Health Series Filtration Facts (PDF) 
Well Water Standards
Application for Permit to Locate, Construct & Alter Individual Water Supply & System
NJDEP Individual Well Search Questionnaire
Basics for Handling Food Safely
Food Safety Requirements for Temporary Food Vendors 

Colts Neck Temporary Mobile Retail Food Establishment Applications

Retail Food Establishment Plan Review Application
Temporary Mobile Retail Food Establishment Instructions and Applications
Community PHS Directory
- Problem ID and Referral Guide
Cultural Competency
- Monmouth County: Latino, Hispanic and African American Populations
Monmouth County Recycling
- Home Generated Medical Waste
Monmouth County Addiction Services Directory
Monmouth County Medical Care With No Insurance Directory
How Does Urbanization Change a Watershed
What is Ground Water

Contact Us 

Office Hours
Monday to Friday 8:00 am to 4:00 pm

Physical Location
Town Hall, Upper Floor, 3 Veterans Way, Colts Neck, NJ 07722

Thomas M. Frank
Health Officer
Email: tfrank@coltsneck.org 
Phone: (732) 462-5470, Ext. 109
Fax: (732) 431-3173