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                                        $300.00                             $50.00

            Commercial-Duplex                               310.00                                50.00

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

           Single Family                                           250.00                                25.00

           Commercial-Duplex                                260.00                                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)

           Bacterial (Total Coliform/E.Coli)                   $30.00 (Taken yourself)

 60.00 (If we take)

           Collection Fee                                                 50.00

           Lead                                                               13.35 * (Plus Collection Fee)

           Fluoride                                                          24.05 * (Plus Collection Fee)

           Nitrate/Nitrite                                                  28.15 * (Plus Collection Fee)

           Nitrate                                                             13.35 * (Plus Collection Fee)

           Nitrite                                                              12.00 * (Plus Collection Fee)

           Fecal                                                                22.00 * (Plus Collection Fee)

           BOD                                                                22.00 * (Plus Collection Fee)

           TSS                                                                 10.00 * (Plus Collection Fee)        o    * Or current lab costs

           Other                                                      COST (Contact Lab Plus Collection Fee)

           OEPA Required PWS Testing:

                   Bacteria            $65.00           $65.00       $65.00

                    Nitrate                  ---               20.00        20.00

                    Nitrite                   ---               ---            20.00

                    TOTAL            $65.00        $85.00        $105.00

 

   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)