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

Water Systems

Prior to an Installation or alteration of a private water system, a permit from the health department must be obtained by the property owner or installer. Private water systems include wells, ponds, hauled water storage tanks or cisterns as a water source.

Water Samples & Evaluating Existing Systems:

Determination of water quality by testing private water systems for Coliform bacteria and E.coli is also an important service. In addition to these water tests being required as part of the permit process, the health department will, upon request, collect samples from private water systems and report the lab results. Due to frequent changes in laboratory charges, please contact us for the most current fees for water testing.

Certain types of residential financing programs such as FHA or VA, or USDA loan programs may require that an Evaluation of the home’s Water System or Sampling be completed by The Health Department. Consider having your water system evaluated or serviced first by a Private Water Systems Contractor registered by the Ohio Department of Health.

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