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The Clark County Health Department regulates public and semi-public water facilities in Clark County, Indiana. Public and semi-public water facilities include swimming pools, spa pools, hot tubs, wading pools at apartments, condominiums, townhouses, hotels, motels, schools, community centers, health clubs, mobile home parks, campgrounds, resorts, etc... The goal of this program is to help industry provide facilities that are free of safety hazards and risk of disease.
The Clark County Health Department requires an operating permit for all public and semi-public water facilities in Clark County, Indiana. For more information on applying for a permit or renewing a permit visit Public Water Facility Inspections below. An opening inspection of the facility will be required.
Water Chemistry For Public Water Facilities
Proper water chemistry is crucial for safety and health in public water facilities. The following information regarding decreasing and increasing chlorine should be helpful in maintaining the quality of the water in swimming pools, spas, hot tubs and wading pools in Clark County.
How To Shock a Pool
The "smell of chlorine" in a pool is actually the smell of chloramines, the chemical compounds formed when chlorine combines with sweat, oils, urine and other contaminants in the water. Chloramines are not as effective for disinfecting the water and can cause eye and skin irritation. Breakpoint Superchlorination or "Pool Shocking" is required to combat the loss of effective chlorine in the water. The water facility shall be supercholrinated when a combined chlorine concentration of five-tenths (.5) ppm or greater is documented by pool testing.
If you are shocking a pool the Indiana State Department of Health Pool Shocking Guidelines may be of assistance.
Public Water Facility Chemical Log Sheets
Public water facilities are required by 410 IAC-6-2.1 to keep a record of the pool water chemistry. Please use the Indiana State Dept of Health Log Sheet to record pool water chemistry tests.
Building Code Regulations for Swimming Pool Remodel or New Construction
A pool being remodeled or a new construction may be subject to review by the Indiana Department of Homeland Security (IDHS). Please contact both IDHS and the environmentalist at the health department when submitting plans.
Public Water Facility Inspections
The Clark County Health Department regulates public water facilities in Clark County, Indiana. Public water facilities include all publicly used swimming pools, spa pools, hot tubs, and wading pools.
An operating permit for all public, semi public water facilities in Clark County, Indiana is required. You can download an Application for Public Water Facilities or call the Clark County Health Department at (812) 282-7521 for more information.
Opening a Public Pool
A pool in Clark County may not open until an inspection has been completed by an environmentalist of the Clark County Health Department, this includes seasonal pools who require a one week wait time for sampling of a previously drained pool or a pool that has not operated for a length of time (seasonal pool). During the inspection the environmentalist will check for compliance with Rule 410 IAC 6-2.1 and any other local, state, or federal rules that may apply. Inspections are performed randomly without announcement after the opening inspection.
We encourage pool operators to schedule inspections at least a week prior to anticipated opening with an environmentalist and to ensure that a water sample has been taken one week prior to the preferred opening date. A pool may be required to close if violations of 410 IAC 6-2.1 are found to exist during the inspection.
Please Note: IF A POOL HAS BEEN CLOSED AND NOT HAD DISINFECTANT ACTIVELY TREATING THE FACILITY OR THE POOL HAS BEEN DRAINED, A SATISFACTORY WATER SAMPLE MUST BE COLLECTED ONE WEEK PRIOR TO OPENING OF THE POOL. THIS RULE SHOULD BE CONSIDERED WHEN DETERMINING OPENING DATE FOR SEASONAL POOLS.
Recreational Water Illnesses
The Clark County Health Department is dedicated to reducing recreational water illnesses (RWI's). RWI's are illnesses that are spread by swallowing, breathing, or contact with contaminated water from public water facilities, as well as lakes, streams and rivers. RWI's can cause a wide variety of symptoms, including infections in the eye, skin, ear, respiratory tract, and in wounds. The most commonly reported recreational water illness is diarrhea. Diarrhea illnesses can be caused by germs such as e. coli, cryptosporidium, giardia and shigella. More information on recreational water illnesses can be found on the Centers for Disease Control (CDC) safe swimming website.
Cold Plunge Tub Guidance
The Indiana Environmental Health Association has developed a guide to outline code requirements and best practices for operation and inspection of low-volume, prefabricated, single-user cold plunge or cold immersion therapy units.
Click here to view the Cold Water Plunge Guide
The Clark County Health Department adheres to Indiana State Department of Health regulations as applied to septic system installations in Clark County. Every effort is made to work with homeowners, developers, and real estate agencies to accommodate the needs of the homeowner, but maintain adherence to the most current rules and regulations.
Although no septic system is guaranteed to function correctly, following the rules and regulations established by the Indiana State Department of Health greatly increases the successful installation and functionality of your septic system.
If you need additional assistance please call 812-282-7521 to speak with an environmentalist.
The first step to applying for a position with the Clark County Health Department is to download and fill out the employment application provided below. After completing the application, mail or bring the application to the Clark County Health Department office located at 1201 Wall Street in Jeffersonville, Indiana 47130.
Clark County Health Department Available Positions
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Clark County Government Available Positions
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The Public Health Nurse will provide immunizations at the office located at: 1201 Wall Street, Jeffersonville, IN 47130
Immunization Appointments
Please contact us to schedule an appointment. Office Hours are 8:30am to 4:30pm Monday through Friday, except legal holidays.
Office Contacts
For more information regarding the program or scheduling an appointment please contact our staff at:
Bridget McCurdy, RN , BSN
Phone 812-283-2459
Amelia Rowlett - LPN
Phone 812-283-2739
Kim Clark - LPN
Phone 812-920-8401
Immunization Fees
The Health Department provides immunizations at no cost for children who are on Medicaid, who are uninsured, underinsured, or an American Indian/Alaskan native. We can also bill most insurance companies for childhood immunizations. We administer vaccines for children (birth through 18 years).
Most adult vaccines are available at no cost for uninsured or under-insured adults through our 317 Program. We can also bill most insurance companies for adult immunizations.
Immunization Requirements
- 2023-2024 School Immunization Requirements (English)
- 2023-2024 School Immunization Requirements (Spanish)
If you're seeking a certified birth certificate for yourself or possibly someone else born in Clark County, Indiana, you may apply for the certified record at the Clark County Health Department and receive the record immediately in most cases.
A certified birth certificate will only be issued to the following:
- Person named on the record who is over 18 years of age
- Parent(s) of person named on the record
- Grandparents(s) of person named on the record (with proper documentation)
- Spouse of person named on the record (copy of marriage license may be requested)
- Adult child of the person named on the record
- Legal Guardian of person named on the record (Legal guardianship document needed)
- Sibling, over 18 years of age, of person named on the record
Required Information to Obtain a Birth Certificate
In order to receive a general copy or certified copy of a birth certificate from the Clark County Health Department, you must present acceptable forms of Identification and a completed Certified Birth Certificate Form. If you cannot provide these items, please contact the registrar at 812-282-7521 for more information.
Paternity Affidavits
If you have questions regarding paternity affidavits in general visit the Indiana Department of Child Services. To complete forms establishing paternity at the Clark County Health Department please call for additional information at 812-282-7521 and speak with the registrar.
What if I Don't Live in the Clark County area?
The Clark County Health Department maintains death records for individuals who have died in Clark County, Indiana only.
If you're an immediate family member or have a vested interest in obtaining a certified death certificate or a copy of a death certificate please contact the Clark County Health Department Registrar at 812-282-7521 to determine if a certified copy can be provided.
For your convenience the certified death certificate form can be completed, printed in advance and delivered to the Clark County Health Department.
This record may be available immediately by visiting the office if all information is correct and you have confirmed vested interest or relationship for the document.
If you don't live in the area you may obtain the record by following the instructions below.
Birth & Death Records
The birth and death records in Clark County, Indiana start in the year 1882.
It is necessary for you to supply us with a date of birth or death in order for us to search our records. If we are able to locate the record, using the information you provide, we will send you the information contained in the record. The non-refundable fee for the search is $5.00 for up to five (5) names.
- If you need certified copies of a death record, the additional charge is $15.00 per copy.
- If you need certified copies of a birth record, the fee will be an additional $12.00 per copy.
Fees are payable to Clark County Health Department via personal check or money order.
If you would like to have a record search completed please complete the genealogy application and follow address and fee schedule below.
Our Mailing Address
Please send a self-addressed, stamped envelope to:
Clark County Health Dept.
Genealogy Search
1201 Wall Street
Jeffersonville, Indiana 47130
Please include the fee(s) for the search, made payable to the Clark County Health Department either with a personal check or money order.
Additional Genealogy Resources
The Jeffersonville Library has birth records on microfilm from 1882 through 1922, and death records from 1882 through 1971. They can be reached at 812-282-7765 or by visiting the website for the Jeffersonville Library.
Marriage & Divorce Records
Marriage and divorce records can be obtained at:
Clark County Court House
Clerks Office
501 East Court Avenue
Jeffersonville, Indiana 47130
Phone: (812) 285-6244
The fee(s) and procedures for that office are different, please contact them for that information.