Henry County Health Department - Serving All of Henry County, Ohio

Sewage Treatment Systems

The Health Department issues permits to install, repair, and operate household sewage treatment systems (septic systems). There is no sanitary sewer system available to the majority of properties located in Henry County. Therefore, many people rely on septic systems for treatment of their sewage.

Anyone who intends to install a sewage system is required to:

  1. Obtain a soil evaluation from a qualified Soil Evaluator.
  2. Obtains a Sewage Treatment System design plan written by a qualified Sewage Treatment System Designer. The soil report is used by the designer to properly locate and size the system.
  3. Apply to the Henry County Health Department for a Site Evaluation.
    The Health Department reviews the soil reports, design plan, and the actual site where the system is proposed. If all of the applicable requirements are met, the site will be approved.
  4. Complete and submit an Application for permit to install a Sewage Treatment System to the Henry County Health Department .

Sewage Treatment System Repair/Replacement Funds Information:

These funds help income-eligible homeowners repair or replace their sewage treatment systems Learn more here.

Evaluating Existing Systems:

Certain types of residential financing programs such as FHA or VA loan programs may require that an Evaluation of the home’s Sewage Treatment System be completed by The Health Department. The evaluation may be also be requested to simply determine what components make up the system and if it is functioning as it should. Consider having the sewage treatment system evaluated or serviced first by a Sewage Treatment Systems Professional registered by the Henry County Health Department.

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