A water permit is required for the construction or alteration of any well, cistern, spring, or pond. When applying for the permit, please include a drawing of your property showing the location of your proposed water source.

Any work on a private water system must be completed by a registered private water system contractor. A list of registered contractors can be obtained from the Ohio Department of Health website.

     Examples of minimum isolation distance requirements for water source:

	10' from sewers, drains - watertight pipes, properly sealed wells, structures, buildings and foundations.
	25' from streams, lakes, ponds, ditches, road, and highways.
	50' from sewage tanks & absorption fields.
	100' from animal or poultry yards, less than 1000 animal units.
	150' from storage or preparation area for fertilizers or pesticides.
	200' from composting facilities.

Pond Water Systems - Plan Review Form

Registration of Water Haulers

Anyone delivering bulk potable water for drinking, cooking, or household use must be registered with the health department.  A yearly inspection of the delivery equipment is required.  Click here for a list of  Water Haulers.

Visit these links for information on well construction, disinfection, sealing information and protecting your well:

 

Water Systems Council Ohio Department of Natural Resources Common Water Well Problems

U.S. Environmental Protection Agency Program Forms Well water disinfection