Public Health policy remains an important priority of the Board of Commissioners. The mission of the Health Department is to serve the residents of springfield Township through the administration and enforcement of regulatory ordinances adopted by the Board of Commissioners to assure the health, safety, and welfare of our community.
Susan Warner, Health Officer is responsible for inspecting and approving licenses for all eating and drinking establishments, retail food stores, public and parochial schools and public swimming pools in the township. The Health Officer provides food safety training to food handlers by conducting in service or instruction during on site inspections.
Additionally, the office investigates complaints relating to health and sanitation, animal bites and complaints, nuisance complaints, foreign substance in waterways, rodent infestation and unhealthy or unsanitary conditions in public facilities or private residences.
The following is a partial list of Ordinances frequently referenced by the Health Office, they all involve common sense, and more importantly, being considerate of your neighbor:
I enjoy working with the community and appreciate your feedback and suggestions on any health related concerns, please contact her at 610-544-1300, ext. 132.
Susan Warner
Health Officer
610-544-1300 x132
| File Name | Action |
|---|---|
| American Cancer Society | View |
| Financial Help for cancer victims | View |
| Healthcare 411 | View |
| Pennsylvania Dept. of Health | View |
| Delaware County Intercommunity Health | View |
| Community Action Agency of Delaware County | View |
| Healthy Pets, Healthy People | View |
| Delco Treasurer's Office Get your dog licensed | View |
| Consumer Information Catalog | View |
| Pennsylvania Dept. of Agriculture | View |
| PA Dept. of Environmental Protection | View |
| Springfield Township Conservation Committee | View |
| Chester-Ridley-Crum Watersheds Association | View |
| Darby Creek Valley | View |
| Animal Control | View |
| Disposal of CFL-LED Bulbs | View |
| Recycling Program | View |
| Recycling Map | Download |
| License Applications | View |
| Environmental Health Concerns/Toxic Chemicals where you live work and play | View |
| Parent Drug Seminar | Download |
| Disposal of Used Needles or Other Sharps | Download |
The Animal Protective Services Division of the BRANDYWINE VALLEY SPCA is available 24 hours a day 7 days a week. Our normal hours of operation are Sunday through Saturday from 7:30am – 5:00pm. During this time, an APS Officer will respond and collect any stray cat and or dog issues reported by the local governing body.
An APS Officer can be reached by calling our dispatch at 610-692-6113 x212. The phones are monitored by staff Monday through Friday and all calls are forwarded to officers in the field on the weekends. Residents may call our dispatch to report stray CAT and DOGS issues only. We make every attempt to respond as soon as possible. Calls are answered in the order they are received.
For more information just click on the link : BRANDYWINE VALLEY SPCA.
Because the serious threat of rabies persists in the Township, residents are advised to make sure their pets are vaccinated regularly and to avoid unnecessary contact with wild animals. To this end, the Board of Health sponsors a free rabies vaccination clinic annually. This is a free service to animal owners who reside in Springfield.
The Rabies Clinic is held in the fall. If your pet bites or attacks someone, or you have been bitten or attacked by an animal you must contact the Springfield Township Police and the Springfield Township Health Department. All victims of animal bites should be examined and if necessary, treated by a physician. All animals involved in biting incidents must be examined by a licensed veterinarian within 48 hours after the bite occurs. This procedure is required regardless of the vaccination status of the animal. If the animal is in satisfactory health, the veterinarian will issue a health certificate. A copy of this certificate must be submitted to the Township Health Officer and the Police Desk at the:
Township Building
50 Powell Road,
Springfield, PA.
The animal must be confined for (10) days following the bite then returned to the veterinarian for a second examination.
A copy of the second health certificate must also be submitted to the Township. The health certificate should be submitted as soon as they are received. Do not wait for the second certificate before you send in the first certificate.
The animal may not be outside unattended and must be leashed at all times. Failure to comply with above instructions may result in the removal of your animal and/or fines up to$1,000.00 plus court costs.
