Private Water Systems

Private water systems are regulated by the Ohio Department of Health under Sections 3701.344 to 3701.347 of the Ohio Revised Code and 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 sixty days out of the year, and have less than 15 service connections.

If you plan on building in Athens County and do not have public water services available, you must obtain a Private Water Systems (PWS) permit through the Athens City-County Health Department.

The Athens City-County Health Department offers a variety of services in the PWS program. The following is a list of services provided:

• PWS permits & designs
• PWS water sampling
• Registration of Water Haulers
• PWS contamination investigations

For more information, please contact:

Jack Pepper, RS, Environmental Health Director
(740) 592-4431 ext. 235

Links

• Water System Rules and Regulations

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