Environmental Public Health License Bond

The bond amount varies by county in Iowa. Washington County, for example, requires a $10,000 bond payable to the Washington County Board of Health for private wastewater disposal contractors. Some counties may require different amounts ranging from $5,000 to $25,000 depending on local ordinances and the scope of environmental health work. Contact your specific county environmental health department to confirm the exact bond amount required for your license.

Contractors and installers performing septic system installation, private onsite wastewater treatment systems, well drilling, and other environmental health services under county environmental health department licensing need this bond. Requirements vary by county - some Iowa counties require this bond separate from the state plumbing contractor license. You'll typically need this bond if you're applying for a county environmental health contractor license to perform septic or wastewater system installation work.

This bond protects Iowa counties and property owners from financial loss if the contractor fails to complete septic system or environmental health work properly, violates environmental health regulations, or breaches contractual obligations. The bond ensures contractors comply with county environmental health codes and provides financial recourse if claims arise from improper installation, environmental contamination, or failure to meet permit requirements. The county board of health is typically named as the obligee on the bond.