ENVIRONMENTAL HEALTH - PRIVATE WATER AND SEWAGE SYSTEMS | CUYAHOGA COUNTY DISTRICT BOARD OF HEALTH

Routinely inspects household sewage systems owned by individuals or businesses. Collects surface water samples to test for quality near these systems. Also tests water from private wells upon request. Issues permits for new sewage systems and wells in its jurisdiction, 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 Cleveland

Physical Address

5550 Venture Dr., Parma, OH 44130

Hours

M-F: 8:30am-4:30pm.

Fax

(216) 676-1311

Application process

Call contact person to explain need.

Fee

Fixed fees for private water testing, private water system development, and household sewage permits.

Eligibility

Responsible for inspection and testing within its jurisdiction only Cuyahoga County except Cleveland.

Agency info

CUYAHOGA COUNTY DISTRICT BOARD OF HEALTH

Conducts a wide range of health-related education, regulation, and support services within its jurisdiction. Includes Environmental Health Division (food protection, risk assessments, septic system and well safety, solid waste disposal), Prevention and Wellness Division(nutrition services, wellness programs, dental care referrals), immunizations, lead poisoning prevention and detection, communicable disease prevention and control, child care education, school health, etc.), and Epidemiology/Surveillance Division. Acts as liaison with Early Start and Bureau for Children with Medical Handicaps.