Public Health Nuisances

A public health nuisance is any activity or failure to act that adversely affects the public's health. It also includes any source of contagion, filth, or disease. Some examples include clandestine labs, human or animal feces, food debris, accumulation of household trash, sewage, abandoned well, animal carcasses, and insect presence. These examples may occur in rental property as well as in open spaces and individual properties.
  • Regulations regarding public health nuisances are outlined in the Kandiyohi County Public Health Nuisance Ordinance.
  • To report a concern or complaint about a possible public health nuisance, call us at Environmental Health 320-231-7800.
  • If the complaint is regarding building or electrical issues, contact your city housing or building inspector. Please be aware Kandiyohi County does not have a housing code and not all communities have housing codes.