360 Wilson Drive
Xenia, Ohio 45385

937.374.5600
1.866.858.3588

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Down Hole Camera Request

Evaluation of a private water system

Variance Request Form

Water Sample Request

Eligibility: Residents with private wells and other types of private water systems.

Purpose: To ensure “safe” water for use by residents not using public water systems.

Description: The Environmental Health Sanitarians will conduct inspections of private wells and water systems that have been issued permits for installation or alteration. Staff will also collect water samples to test for the presence of bacteria, pollutants, and other types of contamination. Private water systems include dug wells, drilled wells, cisterns, hauled water storage tanks, springs and ponds.

The Health District recommends that private water systems be tested annually for bacteria. If plumbing work or work on the water system components takes place the water system should be disinfected by chlorination of the water system before it is put back into service.

Staff will also inspect private water systems at the request of the system owner or potential buyer of the property.

Fee: Yes

Appointment: Required

Site: County-wide

Contact: 937-374-5606 / 1-866-858-3588

Frequently Asked Questions

Links:

Arsenic FAQ

Nitrates and Nitrites FAQ

Registered Private Water Systems Contractors                   Listed Alphabetically by County

Information:

Buried Fuel Oil Tank Fact Sheet

Treatment Technologies for Removing Nitrates

Treatment of Arsenic in Ground Water

Procedures for Cleaning Cisterns and Hauled Water Storage Tanks

Hydrogen Sulfide in Drinking Water

Lead Sampling Information

Ultraviolet Light for Continuous Disinfection

Well Sealing and Abandonment Procedure

How to Disinfect a Drilled Well

Superchlorination Basics

What’s a Private Well Owner to do?

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