Private Water Systems

The Clermont County General Health District has been involved in private water system installations for more than 15 years. In Clermont County there is rarely a need for a private water system since public water is widely available.  Homeowners  typically connect to the public water system and have no need for their own private water system.

Private water systems usually consist of a well or cistern but ponds and springs can also be used as private water supply systems and any of them can carry contaminants.  Due to the potential for homeowners and their families to become sick from improperly treated private water supplies, the Health District issues permits and inspects private water systems during construction to ensure proper installation.   It is the Health District�s responsibility to work with homeowners to be sure their system is sited appropriately and has all the components to provide safe drinking water.

If you are planning on building in an area without public water you will need to come into the Health District and submit an application for a private water system.  You will need to submit a copy of your site plan showing the proposed home and the area for the proposed private water system. When you submit the application for the private water system please have your installer information ready so we can verify that an Ohio Department of Health registered contractor will be doing the work for you and their information can be included on your application.

A very important part of the private water system installation is the pump completion form which is filled out by the installer. If this form is not submitted and/or a passing water sample is not collected, occupancy of the home cannot be granted. Please be sure both these steps are completed as soon as possible during the construction of your private water system so the move into your new home is not delayed.

Private Water System Permit Process