Private Water Systems

We provide the essential resources, regulations, and tools required to help you properly maintain your private water system

Applications & Essential Forms

Access the necessary resources and guidelines to ensure your private water system remains compliant with local health regulations.

Private Water System Permit Application

A permit application is required to be submitted prior to the construction, alteration, or sealing of any private water system. All permit applications must be complete and include a site plan

Additional Site Plan Form

As required in Ohio Administrative Code (OAC) 3701-28-03 (F), additional plans must be submitted to the Health Department as part of the permit application in certain situations. This form can be found here

Types of Private Water Systems

Please click the link below for information about the different types of private water systems

Private Water System Fact Sheets

Please click the link below for fact sheets about private water systems, including contaminants, well disinfection instructions, and information about power outages

Resources & Information

Ohio Department of Health

Registered Private Water Systems Contractors

Ohio Department of Natural Resources - Well Log Search

Private Water System Rules

Private Water System Law

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