The Water Quality Section is responsible for administering Chapter 3701-28 of the Ohio Administrative Code (private water system rules). This program reviews and approves permits for the construction, alteration and abandonment of private water systems. A private water system is defined as a water supply system for the provision of water for human consumption, other than a public water supply system. This includes all water wells, cisterns, springs, ponds and hauled water storage tanks.
- Issue permits for new private water systems
- Issue permits for alteration of private water systems
- Issue permits for abandonment of private water systems
- Provide field consultation regarding existing wells
- Inspect and sample new/altered wells to verify compliance
- Provide water sampling for water quality parameters
- Private water system inspections and water sampling for real estate transfers
- Review private water system variance requests to present to the Board
Below is a list of the inspectors and the areas that they serve:
| Inspector | City | Village | Township |
| Gary Young | Dublin | Galloway | Brown |
| (614) 525-3909 | Grandview | Harrisburg | Franklin |
| Grove City | Urbancrest | Jackson | |
| Hilliard | Norwich | ||
| Upper Arlington | Perry | ||
| Pleasant | |||
| Prairie | |||
| Washington | |||
| Jim Lynch | Gahanna | Brice | Blendon |
| (614) 525-3160 | Pickerington | Canal Winchester | Clinton |
| Reynoldsburg | Groveport | Hamilton | |
| Westerville | Lockbourne | Jefferson | |
| Whitehall | Minerva Park | Madison | |
| New Albany | Mifflin | ||
| Obetz | Plain | ||
| Riverlea | Sharon | ||
| Truro |
Private Water System Variance Application
Private Water System Forms - Ohio Department of Health
Water Sample Request Form
Water Sample Request for Real Estate Transaction
Ohio Private Water Systems – Ohio Administrative Code 3701-28
ODNR for well logs, completion forms, sealing reports & water tables
Homeowner Instructions on Disinfecting a Well
