Lead Lead poisoning is one of the most common and preventable environmental health problems in Missouri. Lead exposure in children can cause learning and behavioral problems, lower IQ levels, and interfere with growth and hearing. The…

Ensuring Clean and Safe Environments for Our Children At the Webster County Health Unit, we are dedicated to maintaining the highest standards of cleanliness and safety in childcare facilities. Our yearly sanitation inspections are a crucial…

Private Well Water Testing The Webster County Health Unit offers both bacteria and chemical private drinking water test kits. Kits can be obtained from the main health unit office. The completed kit must be submitted to the Health Unit on…

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The Webster County Health Unit emphasizes the importance of proper onsite wastewater treatment systems (OWTS) to manage wastewater in areas without access to public sewers. These systems treat and disperse wastewater on the property where it…

Emergency Planning: Your Safety Is Our Priority The Webster County Health Unit is committed to ensuring the safety and well-being of our community in the face of any emergency. From natural disasters to public health crises,…

Important information about Community Health. Emergency Planning The Webster County Health Unit is committed to ensuring the safety and well-being of our community in the face of any emergency. From natural disasters to public health crises,…

Our Clinical Services The Webster County Health Unit offers a variety of clinical services. Including: Blood Pressure Checks High blood pressure affects approximately 70 million American adults—1 in 3. It significantly elevates the risk for heart…

Women, Infants, and Children (WIC) Program in Webster County The Women, Infants, and Children (WIC) Nutrition program at the Webster County Health Unit is a supplemental food program for women who are pregnant, breastfeeding, or up…

Food Safety Program The Webster County Health Unit’s food safety program seeks to protect residents and visitors to Webster County from foodborne illness. By working with local food establishments, food handlers, caterers, and temporary event coordinators to…