Water Quality staff review and approve 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, alteration or 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
Inspectors and the Areas They Serve
Nathan Ralph
Supervisor
(614) 525-3909
Email Nathan
Jeff Gibbs
Div. Manager
(614) 525-4148
Email Jeff
Patty Steinbrook
Administrative Assistant
(614) 525-3559
Email Patty
For questions about fees & permits
Below is a list of the inspectors and the areas that they serve:
(614) 525-5092
Email Adrian
Cities
Grove City
Villages
Harrisburg
Urbancrest
Valleyview
Townships
Franklin
Jackson
Pleasant
Prairie
(614) 525-3929
Email Mary Beth
Cities
Canal Winchester
Groveport
Pickerington
Reynoldsburg
Villages
Brice
Lockbourne
Obetz
Townships
Clinton
Hamilton
Madison
Mifflin
Truro
(614) 525-4928
Email James
Cities
Dublin
Grandview Heights
Hilliard
Upper Arlington
Villages
Marble Cliff
Riverlea
Townships
Brown
Norwich
Perry
Washington
(614) 525-3909
Email Nathan
Cities
Bexley
Gahanna
New Albany
Westerville
Whitehall
Villages
Minerva Park
Townships
Blendon
Jefferson
Plain
Sharon
Forms
Private Water System Permit & Forms -
Ohio Department of Health
Please contact Nathan Ralph,
(614) 525-3909, for appropriate permit fees.
Water Sample Request
for Real Estate Transaction
Only to be used for properties in
Franklin Countywith private water system
undergoing a real estate transaction.
Additional Information
Frequently Asked Questions
What are the health risks of nitrate in my water?
You can get sick from nitrates in your water. There are many factors that come into play. Learn more by reading about treatment technologies for removing nitrates in drinking water.
Where can I go for more information?
The Ohio Department of Health has more information posted on their website.