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

Permit	Fee
New well permit (single family)	$293.00
Well alteration permit (single family)	$203.00
Non-single family new well permit	$323.00
Non-single family well alteration permit	$245.00
Water Sample* (total coliform test)	$43.00
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 $43 for any subsequent samples.

Helpful Links

State Private Water Systems Rules (ODH): http://www.odh.ohio.gov/rules/final/f3701-28.aspx

ODH Private Water Systems Contractor Registration List: http://www.odh.ohio.gov/ASSETS/7955A4EE9C154307A3360635A8581CF5/oh_wcontract.pdf

Ohio Department of Natural Resources (ODNR) Well Log Reports: http://www.dnr.state.oh.us/water/maptechs/wellogs/app/

ODH Private Water Systems General Information: http://www.odh.ohio.gov/odhPrograms/eh/water/water1.aspx

Ohio EPA Division of Drinking and Ground Waters: http://www.epa.state.oh.us/ddagw/

National Ground Water Association (NGWA) Water Well Information:
http://www.wellowner.org/