Chester NJ 1 Parker Road
Chester, NJ 07930
Phone: (908) 879-5100
Fax: (908) 879-8281

Board of Health

Residents who need to dispose of syringes due to health reasons may do so at Morristown Memorial Hospital.

Forms

Application for a Well Permit

Application for Permit to Locate and Construct or Alter Individual, Semi-Public, Public Water Supply

Application for an Individual Sewage System

Application for Permit to Locate, Construct, Alter or Repair an Individual Subsurface Sewage Disposal System

Application for Permit to Repair a Septic System (Simple Repair)

This permit shall be used in cases of minor repairs to existing septic systems ONLY (cracked tank, baffle replacement, cracked line, etc.). In the event that more extensive work is needed on the system (replace the disposal field, etc.) a different application will be required.

BATS & WHITE NOSE SYNDROME

Interesting article - Is White Nose Syndrome affecting local area bats?

Dog License Application

The fee for a neutered dog is $11.00 and the fee for a non-neutered dog is $14.00. Your dog(s) rabies vaccination needs to be valid for the entire year of 2011 before a license can be issued. Late fees start March 1st. You will be charged a $2.00 late fee for each month the dog is not licensed. If you no longer own your dog or have any further questions, please contact the Board of Health at 908-879-5100 x824 or by email at mnowicki@chestertownship.org.

Food Service License

Board of Health Application for a Food Service Establishment License.

FREE Rabies Clinic

Chester Township will be holding a FREE Rabies Clinic on Friday, November 4, 2011 from 6:00 pm to 8:00 pm at the Township Garage located at 65 Furnace Road. Any questions please call Mary Nowicki at 908-879-5100 x824 or mnowicki@chestertownship.org.

Soil Log Form

Soil Log Form

State Certified Labs for Testing Well Water

A list of state certified labs that will test your well water.

Temporary Food Establishment Requirements

Temporary Food Establishment Requirements - Concession Stands

Temporary Food Event Permit Application

Temporary Food Event Permit Application Form

Water Testing

Residents using water from private wells are strongly urged to have their water supply tested annually to ensure safe drinking water.

Sample bottles for water testing can be obtained by the Washington Township Health Department. The cost of analysis varies and is dependant upon chemical tests performed. These results cannot be used for official purposes such as Private Well Testing Act.

Washington Township's address is 43 Schooley's Mountain Rd, Long Valley NJ. Phone number is 908-876-3650.

Links

Morris County's Public Health Website

Some resources for residents: Flu Information for Parents, Keeping Records of Family Medical History, Health Alerts, Healthfinder, NJ Communicable Disease Service, Rabies Information plus much more.