Private Water Systems

2026 Proposed Fees

Pursuant to the Ohio Administrative Code 3701-29-05 and Ohio Revised Code 3709.09, and Ohio Revised Code 3718.06, the Toledo-Lucas County Health Department has completed the annual calculation of license fees for permits:

• Private Water Program 2026 Fee Letter

The Toledo-Lucas County Health Department will be holding a public hearing regarding the adjusted fees on Thursday, November 20, 2025, at the Lucas County Public Library, 325 N. Michigan St., at 9:30 A.M. in Meeting Room 2. Enter through the parking garage off Adams Street. If you have any questions, please feel free to contact Environmental Health at (419) 213-4100, option 4.

A private water system is any water system other than a public water supply system that provides water for human consumption. The most common examples of private water systems include wells, hauled water systems, cisterns, and drinking water ponds.

The construction, alteration, or sealing of a private water system will require a permit from the Health Department. Only registered water system contractors may construct, alter or seal private water systems, drill water wells, and install pit-less adapters.