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The Private Water Systems program is a state mandated program
which includes wells, springs, cisterns, and ponds that are used
as a potable water supply. A permit is required for each
well alteration or new well drilled. Before these can be
approved, a water sample is collected to make sure the water
is acceptable, free from coliform bacteria, E. Coli, and
nitrates. All well drillers are registered by the Ohio
Department of Health (ODH) and are inspected annually for
renewal of licenses.
Current Private Water System Permit Fees for Fairfield County
New well permits (single family and
non-single family) increased $20 effective 10-16-09 due to an
additional well log transmittal fee charged by the Ohio
Department of Natural Resources.
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Permit |
Fee | |
New well permit (single family) |
$380.00 | |
Well alteration permit (single family) |
$260.00 | |
Non-single family new well permit |
$400.00 | |
Non-single family well alteration permit |
$280.00 | |
Water Sample* (total coliform test) |
$48.00 | |
Well Sealing Permit |
$10.00 |
* One water sample fee is included in cost of the permit for new
or altered wells. Homeowner will be charged $48 for any
subsequent samples.
Helpful Links:
(Acrobat
Reader may be required - Download here if needed)
Ohio Dept. of Health (ODH) - Nitrates/Nitrites Health
Information Fact Sheet
Ohio Dept. of Health (ODH) - Removing Nitrates in Drinking
Water
Ohio Dept. of
Health (ODH)
State Private Water Systems Rules
ODH Private Water Systems Contractor Registration List
Ohio Department of Natural Resources (ODNR) Well Log Reports
ODH Private Water Systems General Information
Ohio EPA Division of Drinking and Ground Waters
National Ground Water Association (NGWA)
Water Well Information
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