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
New Jersey DEP
NJDEP | New Jersey Department of Environmental Protection
NJ Department of Agriculture
Department of Agriculture | Home
Center for Disease Control
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
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 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
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