Private Water Systems – Residential

This program protects Richland County residents who use private water systems. On January 1, 2020 revisions to the Private Water System Rules, Chapter 3701-28 of the Ohio Administrative Code (OAC) become effective.

Private Water System Rules

On January 1, 2020, revisions to the Private Water System Rules, Chapter 3701-28 of the Ohio Administrative Code (OAC) become effective. Private water systems contractors must review these rule changes in order to be able to comply with the requirements for private water systems constructed, altered, repaired or sealed in Ohio.

Final Revised Rules

Residential Forms

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Application/Permit

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Variance Application

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Additional Forms

Private Water System Contractors

A list from Ohio Department of Health

Click HERE for the ODH Site Link to Contractors

Private Water System Sample Form

A fillable form for water testing requests

Click HERE for the form for Richland Public Health

Articles of Interest

Owner’s of Private Water Systems (Water Well)

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Power Outages

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Cleaning & Disinfecting Wells

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PFAS Water Treatment Information

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Total and Fecal Coliform Bacteria Fact Sheet

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Microbiological Standards

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Drought in Ohio

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Isolation Distance Guidelines for PWS

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Arsenic Treatment and Removal

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E.Coli Fact Sheet

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Nitrates and Nitrites Fact Sheet

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