Environmental Health

Environmental Health

Environmental Health is a Division of the Department of Public Health.

Our goal is to prevent the spread of disease and promote personal safety through proper sanitation, safe food, clean water, proper disposal of waste, environmental education, and the management of disease-carrying pests.

Septic and Well Applications 

Septic and well permits can be applied for online through the Citizen Portal. Please see the "Forms and Fees Schedule" page for more information on permitting fees. Click here for help creating a portal account. 

Septic Complaints

Environmental Health staff investigate complaints received from the public. Please note that all information received by this office, except for reports containing medical information, are public records and can be reviewed by anyone making a request to view the record.​ ​Environmental Health does not have authority​ ​and does not investigate bed bug or mold complaints except for regulated facilities. 

To submit a request, please download and complete the Nuisance Complaint Form and mail to the address below, fax to (828) 697-4523 or e-mail to HCDPH_EnvHealth@hendersoncountync.gov.  

Henderson County Environmental Health
1200 Spartanburg Hwy., Suite 100
Hendersonville, NC 28792

You may also request the form by visiting our office from 8:00 am - 4:00 pm, Monday - Friday.

Customer Satisfaction

Henderson County is interested in receiving feedback on our services. If you have interacted with Henderson County Environmental Health please assist us by filling out this survey.