The Private Water System and Household Sewage Treatment System Program ensures that septic systems and private wells are designed and installed under permit and in accordance with state and local regulations. Public Health also investigates sewage nuisance complaints and consults with homeowners on replacing their septic system.
Sewage System Registered Contractor Listings
Partners
- Ohio Department of Health - Shares information on statewide use and performance of household sewage systems; evaluation of new sewage treatment devices.
- Ohio Environmental Protection Agency - Collaboration to administer the NPDES General Permit for household sewage systems that discharge to waters of the State.
- Montgomery County Planning Commission - Review of lot splits where household sewage systems will be needed.
- Montgomery County Water Services Department - Shares information on availability and extension of sanitary sewers.
- Montgomery Soil Conservation District - Consultation on drainage issues which affect sewage system function.
Resources
- Private Water Systems - Ohio Department of Health information on state-wide services and resources pertaining to private water systems.
- Household On-Site Sewage Treatment - Ohio Department of Health information on state services and resources pertaining to on-site sewage treatment.
- Ohio Department of Natural Resources - Drilling information and well logs.
- Ohio Onsite Wastewater Association - Resources for sewage industry professionals.
- Soil Environment Technology Learning Lab - Ohio State University - education and training opportunities pertaining to on-site sewage treatment.
- Private Water System Rules
Files
- pdf Request for Well and Septic System Permit Records (218 KB)
- pdf Sewage Treatment System (STS) Abandonment Permit/Report (104 KB)
- pdf Water Sample Request Application (159 KB)
- pdf Private Water Permit Application (380 KB)
- pdf Sewage Treatment New or Replacement Permit Application (294 KB)
- pdf Sewage Treatment Alteration Permit Application (298 KB)
- pdf Sewage Treatment Site Review Application (307 KB)
- pdf Sewage Treatment Consultant List (85 KB)
- pdf Lot Split Review Application (137 KB)
- pdf 2022 Sewage Registration Renewal Memo (140 KB)
- pdf Application For Registered Sewage System Service Provider (275 KB)
- pdf Application For Registered Septage Hauler (281 KB)
- pdf Application For Registered Sewage System Installer (275 KB)