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Upcoming Flu/COVID Vaccine Clinics. Walk-ins are welcome though pre-registration for the clinic of your choice is encouraged. These clinics are for Muskingum County Residents Only.

The Zanesville–Muskingum County Health Department has been notified by the Ohio Department of Health lab that mosquitoes collected from traps set near Old Adamsville Road area tested positive for West Nile Virus. At this time no human cases have been reported in Muskingum County.

Click here to learn more about Cyclosporiasis.

Heat-related illnesses pose a serious health risk for all people, but especially for the very young, the elderly, and individuals who are overweight or have chronic medical conditions.

All interested participants must register! Email carleighw@zmchd.org or register here 2026 Level 1 Food Training Registration.

What is it? The Zanesville-Muskingum County Sewage Treatment System Map is a GIS map that shows the location and records of all permitted sewage systems in Muskingum County. On this map, people can view the details of their sewage treatment system permit records and pumping and inspection records.

Learn what to do when you are placed under a boil advisory.

Volunteering in Muskingum County has never been easier. Need service hours for your club, school, or work? Zmfriends.voly.org is your one stop to finding opportunities across multiple agencies.

Don’t wait, go create your volunteer account, visit zmfriends.voly.org.

You’ll set up a profile that lets agencies now who you are, and what skills you have. You also select what types of volunteer opportunities you are interested in. Voly will track your upcoming volunteer opportunities, allow you to record the number of hours you volunteer, and allow you to create volunteer teams.

Childhood lead poisoning is the most common chronic poisoning and environmental illness in United States.