The Carroll County General Health District permits the installations and alterations for Private Water Systems (PWS) in Carroll County. Private Water Systems include the following:
- Water Wells
- Springs
- Rainwater Cisterns
- Ponds
- Holding Tanks
That provide potable water for human consumption and supplies water to:
- 1,2, and 3 Family dwellings
- Multiple dwellings on the same or adjacent property
- Buildings including barns, small businesses, churches, etc.
- Small manufactured home parks or campgrounds
Private Water System Contractors are only allowed to install or alter a private water system. PWS Contractors are registered annually with the Ohio Department of Health. For a list of registered PWS Contractors please visit the following link:
Registered Private Water Systems Contractors Based In Ohio | Ohio Department of Health
Environmental Health Specialists (EHS) of the Carroll County General Health District ensure private water systems are installed in compliance with the rules established for the safety of consumption of the potable water supply.
After a private water system’s installation or alteration, and disinfection has been completed, an EHS will sample the water and it will be sent to an Ohio Environmental Protection Agency Approved Laboratory for testing.
View Laboratories Certified/Accepted to Perform Analyses on Public Drinking Water
The sample will be tested for bacteria called total coliform and E. coli.
The CCGHD also provides water sampling services for lead, nitrates, and nitrites if requested.
View Nitrates / Nitrites Fact Sheet
The following well disinfection procedures may be carried out by homeowners on an existing well.
Need a Test?
Water Sample Application (Fillable PDF)
Private Water System Fees
|
CATEGORY |
LOCAL |
STATE |
TOTAL |
|
Construction of a PWS (Single Family) |
$450 |
$94 |
$544 |
|
Construction of a PWS (Non-Single Family) |
$490 |
$94 |
$584 |
|
Construction of a Test Well |
$175 |
$94 |
$269 |
|
Construction of a Pond |
$450 |
$94 |
$544 |
|
Conversion of a Well not previously a PWS (Single Family) |
$450 |
$94 |
$544 |
|
Conversion of a Well not previously a PWS (Non-Single Family) |
$490 |
$94 |
$584 |
|
Alteration of a PWS (Single Family) |
$275 |
$275 |
|
|
Alteration of a PWS (Non-Single Family) |
$300 |
$300 |
|
|
Abandonment of a PWS (Single Family/Non-Single Family) |
$100 |
$100 |
|
| Alteration Disconnection when connecting to Public Water Supply-to retain PWS | $100 | $100 | |
| Installation and subsequent decommissioning of a temporary hauled water storage tank | $100 | $100 | |
|
Variance |
$100 |
$100 |
|
|
PWS Contractor Knowledge Assessment Inspection |
$100 |
$100 |
|
|
Filing and Processing of Water Sample Results |
N/A | N/A | |
|
Water Hauler Inspection |
$50 |
$50 |
|
|
Water Sample/Re-Sample (Total Coliform & E. Coli) |
$65 |
$65 |
|
| Water Sample for Lead* | $12 | $12 | |
| Water Sample for Nitrate* | $15 | $15 | |
| Water Sample for Nitrite* | $15 | $15 | |
|
Late Fee (of local fees) |
25% |
25% |
|
|
Fee(s) for supplying and/or hauling water from an un-approved source to a PWS |
$50 |
$50 |
*Fees for a Rush on These Samples are Doubled
| Water Sample Draw Fee Without Bacteria | $45 |
| Water Sample Draw Fee with a Bacteria Test | $10 |
*Private Water System Fees Adopted 3/15/23
(Resolution 22-151)
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