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Johnston County Environmental Health Department

Todd Ramsey
Director

todd.ramsey@johnstonnc.gov


309 E. Market Street
Smithfield, NC 27577


Phone: (919) 989-5180
Fax: (919) 989-5190


To find a copy of your septic permit,
send request to
envhealth@johnstonnc.gov


Hours of Operation

Monday - Friday, 8:00 a.m. - 5:00 p.m.
(except holidays)

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Johnston County Environmental Health is an Accredited Health Department

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