(Atlantic, Iowa) – The Cass County Board of Supervisors, Tuesday, received a monthly report from Cass/Guthrie County Environmental Health Executive Director Jotham Arber. In his report, Jotham said they’re doing a lot of Perc (Percolation) Tests for septic systems, this month.

Arber reminds those who plan to buy or build a new home in the rural areas, to give them a call, so you know where the tile lines are, if any, before the first shovel of dirt is turned.

He said there’s a new septic system guide realtors will give buyers new to the rural area, knowledge of how septic systems work, as compared to a city sewer line.

He said in addition to the Perc tests, they are conducting well water tests.

Arber wants people to know also, they’ve been getting a lot of calls about restaurant inspections/complaint. He says the local Environmental Health Department does not do restaurant inspections. That’s under the jurisdiction of the Iowa Department of Inspections, Appeals and Licensing (DIAL).

People had been filing complaints about insect infestations, such as cockroaches, and building safety. Other questions can be directed to the County Public Health Department.