Private Water Systems Program

        Permits are required for all water systems in the state of Ohio.  If the proposed well is for a location that will serve more than 25 individuals, either on a daily basis or a transit basis, or has more than 15 service connections, a permit is obtained by through the Ohio Environmental Protection Agency.  All other wells, such as those typical for a residential dwelling, are required to obtain a permit through their local health department.  Private water system permits are good for one year from date of issuance. 

        The Williams County Health Department has records on private water systems dating from 1983 to present.  These records contain such information as well location, depth of well, gallons per minute of water, and geological formations encountered in the drilling process as noted on the well log.  Water sample information on these systems is also available.

        Water samples are available through the health department for a charge for bacterial and chemical parameters.  Sampling is available on Mondays and Wednesdays by the health department staff.  Do not drop off containers of water; special containers are required for sampling.

        General questions on water systems and water availability can also be answered by the environmental staff of the Williams County Health Department.

PRIVATE WATER SYSTEMS

New Installation Permit (Includes Bacteria Sample and Nitrate Pre Screen/Sample)

                                                                         TOTAL                        LATE FEE

            Single Family                                        $394.00                             $50.00

            Commercial-Duplex                                404.00                               50.00

Alteration Permit (Includes Bacteria Sample and Nitrate Pre Screen/Sample)

           Single Family                                           344.00                                25.00

           Commercial-Duplex                                 354.00                                25.00

Water Hauler                                                       50.00

WATER SAMPLING AND TESTING

(The Health Department must collect the sample. A one-time collection fee is charged for each trip regardless of the number of samples)

           Collection Fee:    $50.00

Lab Charge* +  Collection Fee  =  Total Fee

BACTERIA                        15.00            +        $50.00        =    $65.00

LEAD                                 12.45            +        $50.00        =    $62.45

FLUORIDE                        22.90            +        $50.00        =    $72.90

NITRATE / NITRITE         24.15            +        $50.00        =    $74.15

NITRATE                           12.70            +        $50.00        =    $72.70

FECAL COLIFORM          22.00            +        $50.00        =    $61.45

BOD                                   22.00            +        $50.00        =    $72.00

TSS                                    10.00             +        $50.00        =    $60.00

OTHER                               Lab Fee        +        $50.00        =    *(Contact Lab For Price quote)*Current lab costs prevail

 

Continue customer collection of bacteria water samples @ $30.00 each. Our department completes laboratory paperwork and submits samples to the laboratory.          

 

   WATER SUPPLY/SEWAGE DISPOSAL EVALUATION (LOAN EVAL.)

(Includes One Bacterial Sample Only. All Additional Sampling is An Additional Fee)

                                                                                TOTAL

            Water and Sewage                              $500.00   (Plus Additional Fees)                                 

            Water Only                                           200.00    (Plus Additional Fees)

            Sewage Only                                         350.00   (Plus Additional Fees)