BOARD OF HEALTH
The West Amwell Township Board of Health relies on the Hunterdon County Health Department www.co.hunterdon.nj.us/depts/hlthserv/ for its environmental and health expertise. However, the local board is involved with approval/denial of waivers outside the jurisdiction of the County. The Township well ordinance was developed by the Board of Health “to insure any on-site water supply system is sufficient to meet the domestic water needs of the homeowner or user.” Results of the well test(s) performed are retained by the Board for analysis and future research.
Members: See Directory for current membership.
Meeting Dates: The Board holds 7 meetings per year, usually in January for Re-organization, and regular meetings in March, May, July, September, October and December.
Other Information:
Dog Licenses (see information on Dog Registrar)
Septic and Well:
Septic: Informational pamphlets on well and septic system care are available through the Township as well as the County Health Department. It is recommended that septic tanks be pumped every three years.
Having problems with your septic? Repairs are contracted privately; are limited
in scope; and, are reviewed and inspected by the County Health Department. The repair form is available through www.co.hunterdon.nj.us/depts/hlthserv.
For a septic alteration or new system, the engineer of record must
contact the Board of Health secretary (609-397-2054, ext 10) to set up a soil
witnessing event.
Well testing: This is contracted privately by the owner. However, please note that as of September 14, 2002, the Private Well Testing Act requires sampling of private drinking water wells whenever a property is transferred. In effect on March 14, 2004, all landlords of properties on private well water are required to test the well water and re-test every five years. Buyers, sellers and leases must be informed of the results.
Temporary Food Concession License: Having an event? A temporary food concession license is required. Food concessions shall include any individual or group selling or distributing products intended to be consumed including cotton candy, shaved ice, ice cream, fruit drinks, soda, candied apples, popcorn, sandwiches, labeled pre-packaged snacks and similar products. The cost is $75.00 for 3 days. Applications are available at the Township office.
Pigs: Thinking about raising pigs? A license required if you have more than 10. Stop by for a copy of the ordinance…also available on the website www.westamwelltwp.org, under Code, Chapter 170.
Other Information: Pamphlets on West Nile Virus, Mosquito and Vector Control, Lead Paint Hazard and Radon are available at the municipal building.
DOG REGISTRAR
Dog licenses are due by February 1 of each year. The following
information is needed: Name of dog, breed, color, long/short hair, age, owner
name, address and phone number, proof of rabies inoculation and proof of
neuter/spay. License and registration is
$12.00. An additional charge of $3.00 is
assessed for a dog of reproductive age which has not been altered. Licenses renewed after February 1 are subject
to additional fee of $3.00. An
additional $5.00/month for each month the license is late is assessed after
January 31st. Mary Hoagland
is
A Rabies clinic is offered the first Saturday of May from
1:00 p.m. to 3:30 p.m. at the Municipal Garage on
For additional information on Rabies, see