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    Pequannock Township
    Health Department

    (Servicing the towns of: Bloomingdale, Florham Park, Kinnelon, Little Falls and Riverdale)

              The Health Department administers a wide range of public health
       services designed to protect the health of our residents and promote
     a safe environment. Our services may be summarized as follows:
        
                
               2010 Household Hazardous Waste Events
     
                 Directions to Hazardous Waste Events    
                   

    ANIMAL CONTROL: (973) 835-3980

    Shannon Casserly, Animal Control Officer

    - Respond to complaints of non-collection of garbage or recycling items.

    - Administer garbage and recycling program.
    - Licensing of dogs and cats.
    - Operation of an animal shelter.
    - Conduct annual free rabies vaccinations in the fall of each year.
    - Patrol services responding to complaints of loose animals in the community.


                                        - FREE RABIES CLINIC - 
                                               November 6, 2010
                                                 1:00 - 4:00 PM
                                             99 Alexander Avenue
                                                 (DPW Complex)
                 *There is no residency restrictions for these clinics.*

    ENVIRONMENTAL HEALTH SERVICES:

    Gail Gratzel, Senior REHS - (973)835-5700 x.112
    Stephanie Gorman, REHS - (973)835-5700 x.166
    Fatima Hurst, REHS - (973)835-5700 x.197
    Tim Zachok, REHS - (973)838-5403 x.210

    - Issue septic and well permits for newly constructed or altered septic systems and
     individual water supplies.
    - Inspect all food and drink establishments including restaurants, delicatessens and food markets.
    - Inspect public bathing places, spas and swimming pools.
    - Inspect body piercing, tattoo, and massage parlors.
    - Inspect youth and day camps.



    PUBLIC WATER SYSTEMS:
    - Pequannock Township owns and operates two water systems, one serving Cedar Crest Village, and a second system providing water to the remainder of Pequannock Township.
    -Each year the Township is required to provide all customers with updated water quality analysis.
    -Follow the above links to the most recent yearly report.


    PERSONAL HEALTH SERVICES: 
    Susan Degraw,RN (973)835-5700 x.135
    Jean Vrablik,RN (973)835-5700 x.109
    Suzanne Kuehm,RN (973)835-5700 x.111

    - Conduct individual health assessments to determine proper referral for necessary personal health care
    .
    - Offer monthly Blood Pressure Screenings at Hearle Village (3rd Wed. of each month 9-11 am)
    - Investigate all communicable diseases
    - Offer immunizations to include adult influenza vaccinations and childhood vaccinations schedules as recommended by the Advisory Committee on Immunization Practices (ACIP).
    - Audit all schools to insure appropriate vaccination levels of each student
    - Conduct health promotion programs to help residents identify and change unhealthy lifestyle practices.



    VITAL STATISTICS:
       973-835-5700 x.127

    Sharon Brown, Deputy Registrar

    -Issuance of birth certificates, death certificates, and marriage certificates.
    -Issue marriage
    , civil union, and domestic partnership licenses.
    -Filing amendments and corrections of vital records
    (See All Vital Statistics Page for Request Process.)



    SOLID WASTE AND RECYCLING

    Blue Diamond - Vegetative Waste Collection Company
    973-598-9800

    Waste Management - Solid Waste & Recycling Collection Company 
    973-383-7480 ext. 7226


    Collection is the same for the entire township. Schedule is a follows:
    Monday
    - Vegetative Waste
    Tuesday
    - Solid Waste & Recycling of plastics, metals and glass
    Friday
    - Solid Waste & Recycling of paper and cardboard
               

                   
                 

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