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1. Where is the Bayfield County Health Department located?

The Bayfield County Health Department is located in Washburn, Wisconsin, in the Annex Building across from the Bayfield County Courthouse. Our department is located next to the Veterans' Department and Criminal Justice Department. The physical address is 117 E. Sixth Street, Washburn, WI 54891.

2. Where can I find out food safety and inspection information for restaurants in Bayfield County?

Food Safety inspections are available online for Bayfield County on HealthSpace.

3. Where is Bay Area WIC located?

The Bay Area WIC office is located in Ashland, Wisconsin, next to the old Depot building and Ashland Daily Press building, behind SuperOne Foods. It's physical address is 216 3rd Street West, Ashland, WI 54806. There are out-clinics in Hurley, Iron River, and Mellen. Please call (715)682-6661 or toll-free 1(800)878-4874 for information on out-clinic locations.

4. Who can I contact for information on well water testing or restaurant inspections?

For information on water testing for private wells for homeowners or for real estate transactions, as well as information on licensing or scheduling restaurant inspections, please contact Bayfield County Health Department at (715)373-6109 and ask to speak with an Environmental Health Sanitarian.

5. Where can I find information on beach testing and swimming advisories in Bayfield County?

Bayfield County Health staff take weekly water samples from 15 Lake Superior Beaches throughout the summer from Memorial Day through Labor Day.   The Wisconsin DNR publishes the map for beach advisories and closures. For information on beach testing, advisories and closures of public beaches visit the WI DNR Beach Closure and Advisory page.

6. Where can I get my flu shot or other vaccination?

Bayfield County Health Department offers vaccination services including the influenza (or flu) vaccine. For specific questions on immunizations or to set up an appointment, please call Bayfield County Health Department at (715)373-6109 and ask to speak with a public health nurse.