Service/Program:
Private Drinking Water
Description of service/program:
MCHD’s Private Water Systems Program consists of the following areas:
- Inspection, by permit, of installation of drinking water systems (wells, cisterns, ponds, and springs) in areas not served by city or municipal water systems.
- Registration of water system contractors through the State of Ohio.
- Registration and inspection of water hauling vehicles.
- Water system evaluations for real estate transfers.
- Water sample collection.
- Investigation and abatement of water system-related nuisances.
Water system installation inspections are made when a new, altered, or replacement water system is to be installed on a property. Upon completion of the water system, an inspection by the Health Department will be made of the system and a water sample collected to assure the system is installed according the state water code and is free from bacteria.
Service limitations (income, geographic, hours, etc):
Referral contact information:
330-723-9688, option 3
Medina County Health Department – https://communitynavigator.theconnectorproject.org/medina-county-health-department/