INSPECTION AND PERMITS - PRIVATE WATER AND SEWAGE SYSTEMS | ALLEN COUNTY HEALTH DEPARTMENT

Routinely inspects household sewage systems owned by individuals or businesses. Collects surface water samples to test for quality near these systems both at routine intervals and if a complaint is received. Also tests water from private wells upon request. Issues permits for new sewage systems and wells and alterations to existing systems, and inspects these upon completion. Verifies abandonment of sewage systems when sanitary sewer connection occurs. Verifies abandonment of private water systems.

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211 Allen County

Physical Address

219 E Market Street, Lima, OH 45801

Hours

8:30am to 4:30pm, Monday - Friday

Fax

(419) 224-4161

Fee

Free, except fixed fees for private water testing, private water system development, and household sewage permits.

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ALLEN COUNTY HEALTH DEPARTMENT

Works to prevent disease outbreaks and manage other environmental health hazards. Seeks to improve public health by providing immunizations, clinics, educational initiatives, nutritional assistance, and other programming.