Johnson County, Indiana

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Indoor/Outdoor Air Quality Frequently Asked Questions

This service provides Johnson County residents educational information as well as limited testing and analysis in order to evaluate more comprehensively the issues related to indoor air quality including mold, radon, formaldehyde, and other poisonous gases.  Testing and information are provided free to Johnson County residents.  


  1. Does the Health Department test for mold?
  2. How much does it cost for an indoor air inspection of my home or business?
  3. Besides mold, what other indoor air contaminants can affect the quality of the air in my home or business?
  4. What do I do about open burning in my neighborhood?

Does the Health Department test for mold?

We do not specifically test for mold but we do provide inspections of your home or business to help determine the quality of the air and solutions for fixing troubling issues. 
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How much does it cost for an indoor air inspection of my home or business?

The service is free to residents of Johnson County.

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Besides mold, what other indoor air contaminants can affect the quality of the air in my home or business?

Contaminants such as carbon monoxide, sewer gas, natural gas, radon, carbon dioxide, and formaldehyde are just a few things that can affect air quality.  The JCHD has the ability to test for all of these issues.

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What do I do about open burning in my neighborhood?

As a general rule, open burning is not allowed in Johnson County, however, the JCHD can address this problem on a case by case basis. 

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For more information contact Betsy Swearingen at 317) 346-4374 or  eswearingen@co.johnson.in.us
Revised: 04/08/10.

 

Contact Information

Office hours: Monday - Friday, 8am to 4:30pm

Telephone  (317) 346-4365

Fax  (317) 736-5264

86 West Court St.

Franklin, IN 46131

For after - hour emergencies, dial 911 & explain that you have a Public Health emergency.

If you are calling out of the local calling area, dial (317) 736-5155 for after - hour emergencies.

Postal Address  86 W Court St., Franklin, IN 46131

Electronic mail  cbigelow@co.johnson.in.us 
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Last modified: 03/18/10