1. Water Laboratory

    Lab Operating Schedule Change effective September 1, 2025Beginning Monday, September 1, the Lewis County Public Health & Social Services water laboratory will operate on a new schedule. The lab will be open weekdays during the first and second full weeks of each month.Please see our Water Lab Calendar Water Lab Calendar for specific days and times of operation. The Lewis County Water Lab is accredited to analyze coliform bacteria and nitrate samples. These are the most commonly tested parameters for public water supplies and are also required for individuals on private wells obtaining building occupancy permits.Each test costs $65 and …


    Environmental Health - March 31, 2016, 8:23 a.m.

  2. Services

    Weed Identification The most common question we get: "What's this weed?"We love this question, but do ask that you provide us with a good, representative sample, or even a series of photographs of the weed you are concerned about. Samples that include flowers or fruit are often essential for positive identification. Photos should include both close-up, detailed and high-resolution pictures of the stem, nodes, flowers or fruits, as well as pictures taken further back to see the overall shape and size of the plant. You can drop the sample off at the weed office or email us a photo. From …


    Weed Control - March 5, 2015, 2:14 p.m.

  3. Rabies, Bats, and Animal Bites

    The possibility of rabies in domestic or wild animals is very unlikely in Washington, though it is still important to vaccinate your pets. Raccoons, skunks, and foxes are known to have rabies across the country, at low rates, and are considered rabid unless proven negative by a lab test. In developing countries worldwide, dogs are the principal animal in which rabies is found.Rabies is almost always deadly once the virus attacks your body, but you can receive preventive treatment if you've been bitten or scratched by a bat or other potentially rabid animal.Lewis County has had no cases of rabies …


    Public Health - June 25, 2024, 10:39 a.m.

  4. Tuberculosis Program

    The goal of the Tuberculosis Program is to stop the spread of tuberculosis. This is done through targeted testing, early diagnosis and treatment. What services are provided by the Health Department? We provide knowledgeable and compassionate case management to people diagnosed with tuberculosis that do not have insurance or a primary care provider.We conduct contact investigations to ensure that people who have been exposed to tuberculosis are offered appropriate screening.We provide consultation to health care providers in the community.Services are confidential.Cost is not a barrier for treatment.Interpreters are available upon request at no charge to the client. Where can I …


    Public Health - April 29, 2015, 9:43 a.m.

  5. Lewis County Disposal District rescheduled to May 27

    Because of the Memorial Day Holiday, today (Monday, May 26), the May meeting of the Lewis County Solid Waste Disposal District No. 1 has been rescheduled to Tuesday, May 27, at 1 p.m. Please visit the Lewis County Solid Waste Disposal District page for more meeting information.


    Solid Waste - May 8, 2025, 12:54 p.m.

  6. Lewis County Solid Waste Disposal District meets today (5/27)

    Because of the Memorial Day Holiday, on Monday, May 26, the May meeting of the Lewis County Solid Waste Disposal District No. 1 has been rescheduled to today, May 27, at 1 p.m. Please visit the Lewis County Solid Waste Disposal District page for more meeting information.


    Solid Waste - May 8, 2025, 12:56 p.m.

  7. Unwanted chemicals can be turned in today in Morton

    Residents may drop of household hazardous waste for free from 10 a.m. to 2 p.m. today at the East Lewis County Transfer Station, 6745 U.S. Hwy 12, just east of Morton. Examples of household hazardous materials that can be dropped off are cleaners, lawn, garden, and pool chemicals. Businesses may not bring hazardous materials to the East Lewis County Transfer Station. For more information, please call 360-740-1221 or email swu@lewiscountywa.gov.


    Solid Waste - March 14, 2025, 4:23 p.m.

  8. Quick Info Series

    Our Quick Info Series provides information on topics that we commonly hear questions and concerns about from community members. If there are additional topics you would like to learn more about, please email us at communityservicesdivision@lewiscountywa.gov Active Tuberculosis DiseaseActive TB - English Avian InfluenzaAvian Influenza - Protect Your Flock - English CampylobacteriosisCampylobacteriosis - English La infeccion por campylobacterCampylobacteriosis - Spanish ChlamydiaChlamydia - English Cryptosporidium Cryptosporidium - English CriptosporidiosisCryptosporidium - Spanish Fifth DiseaseFifth Disease - English GiardiasisGiardiasis - English GiardiasisGiardiasis - Spanish GonorrheaGonorrhea - English Hand, Foot, and Mouth Disease (HFMD)Hand, Foot, and Mouth - English Head LiceLice - English HerpesHerpes …


    Public Health - July 4, 2024, 11:16 a.m.

  9. Small Works Roster - Facilities

    If you would like your business to be considered for jobs contracted out by Facilities, please utilize the following information.To be placed on Lewis County Small Works Roster which is utilized both by Facilities and Public Works, in addition to being viewable by other municipalities and or individuals, please use the following application and resources to apply and find out more. Applications must be renewed every two years.Small works rosterSmall Works ApplicationProceduresBOCC Resolution* Any municipality utilizing this small works roster needs to contact Zelma Hammer at (360) 740-2612.Per reporting requirements of RCW 39.04.200, the above list is the usage of …


    Sept. 24, 2025, 10:12 a.m.

  10. Shred sensitive documents in Vader today

    Sensitive Document Shredding: Residents may bring up to 5 bags or boxes or sensitive documents they would like to have shredded from 10 a.m. to 1 p.m. May 16. There is a free community service. The shredded paper will be recycled at a paper recycling facility at the conclusion of the event. The event will take place in the parking lot of Dailey Storage, 110 7th St., Vader, WA 98593.


    Solid Waste - March 17, 2026, 12:08 p.m.