The Belmont County health Department is responsible for the regulation of private water systems within Belmont County as specified in Chapter 3701-28 of the Ohio Administrative Code. Private water systems are potable water wells, ponds, springs, cisterns and hauled water storage tanks that provide drinking water to fewer than 25 people, less than 60 days out of the year, and have less than 15 service connections. These would include single water supplies that serve homes, small businesses, small churches, small mobile home parks or communities with fewer than 25 residents.
A permit MUST be obtained through the Belmont County Health Department before constructing, altering, or sealing a private water system. Refer to the Homeowners Constructing of a PWS for the steps necessary to obtain a permit.
Private water system contractors are required to be registered through the Ohio Department of Health to construct, alter and seal water systems throughout Ohio.
Homeowners Constructing of a PWS
PRIVATE WATER SYSTEMS: OHIO DEPARTMENT OF HEALTH
Private water systems are regulated by the Ohio Department of Health (ODH) under Sections 3701.344 to 3701.347 of the Ohio Revised Code (ORC) and Chapter 3701-28 of the Ohio Administrative Code (OAC). Private Water Systems are potable water wells, ponds, springs, cisterns and hauled water storage tanks that provide drinking water to fewer than 25 people, less than sixty days out of the year, or have less than 15 service connections. These would include single water supplies that serve homes, small businesses, small churches, small mobile home parks or communities with fewer than 25 residents.
Steps for Constructing a Private Water System (PWS)
WATER SAMPLES
The Belmont County Health Department also collects water samples for new and existing private water systems. Water is analyzed for the presence of total coliform bacteria and e-coli bacteria
. Additionally, for newly constructed private water systems, a prescreening test for nitrates/nitrites is done at the time of collection.
Water Sample Request Form
Please contact the BCHD for the current PWS Fees 740-695-1202
New well permits (single family dwelling)
New well permits (non-single family dwelling)
Cistern/Spring/Hauled water storage tank permit
Construction of a pond for single family dwelling permit
Alteration of a water well permit (single family)
Alteration of a water well permit (non-single family)
Conversion of well for non-single family dwelling
Sealing permit (single family)
Sealing permit (non-single family)
Variance
Water sample
Inspection of water hauler registration and vehicle inspection
Inspection of private water systems contractor
Penalty for supplying/hauling water from an unapproved source
Required for the construction or alteration of ponds, springs, cisterns, wells drilled in areas of known flowing well conditions, systems serving greater than a three (3) family dwelling, and systems servicing buildings (as defined in section 3781.06 of the Revised Code)
Well Logs, Completion Forms, and Sealing Reports must be completed and submitted to the Local Health District within thirty (30) days of the completion of the work you perform.
Belmont County Health Department, Covid Vaccine and Testing, Woment Infant Children (WIC), Immunizations, Medical Resources, Oil and Gas Information, Environmental Health, Birth Certificates, Death Certificates, Project DAWN, Public Health Emergency Preparedness, Reproductive Health Programs, Ohio Buckles Buckeys, Free Narcan, Infectious Disease Medical Services, Lead Screenings, Belmont County Ohio Health Department, Belmont County News, Help, Prevention, Intervention, Resources. Belmont County Health Department in St. Clairsville Ohio servicing the community. Custom Website Design