{"id":613,"date":"2024-03-11T03:35:57","date_gmt":"2024-03-11T03:35:57","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/webtecsinc59.sg-host.com\/?page_id=613"},"modified":"2025-11-10T11:31:45","modified_gmt":"2025-11-10T16:31:45","slug":"well-septic","status":"publish","type":"page","link":"https:\/\/miottawa.org\/health\/environmental\/well-septic\/","title":{"rendered":"Well &#038; Septic Permit Applications"},"content":{"rendered":"<p>[et_pb_section fb_built=&#8221;1&#8243; module_class=&#8221;wt-grey-curve-bg&#8221; _builder_version=&#8221;4.27.0&#8243; _module_preset=&#8221;default&#8221; background_enable_color=&#8221;off&#8221; background_enable_image=&#8221;off&#8221; global_colors_info=&#8221;{}&#8221;][et_pb_row module_class=&#8221;valign&#8221; _builder_version=&#8221;4.24.2&#8243; _module_preset=&#8221;default&#8221; global_colors_info=&#8221;{}&#8221;][et_pb_column type=&#8221;4_4&#8243; _builder_version=&#8221;4.24.2&#8243; _module_preset=&#8221;default&#8221; global_colors_info=&#8221;{}&#8221;][et_pb_text admin_label=&#8221;Page Title&#8221; _builder_version=&#8221;4.27.4&#8243; _module_preset=&#8221;default&#8221; global_colors_info=&#8221;{}&#8221;]<\/p>\n<h1>Well &amp; Septic Permit Applications<\/h1>\n<p>[\/et_pb_text][dipl_breadcrumb breadcrumb_layout=&#8221;layout2&#8243; separator_text=&#8221;\/&#8221; separator_color=&#8221;#8fa7c5&#8243; admin_label=&#8221;DP Breadcrumbs&#8221; _builder_version=&#8221;4.27.4&#8243; _module_preset=&#8221;default&#8221; global_module=&#8221;3486&#8243; global_colors_info=&#8221;{}&#8221;][\/dipl_breadcrumb][\/et_pb_column][\/et_pb_row][\/et_pb_section][et_pb_section fb_built=&#8221;1&#8243; specialty=&#8221;on&#8221; module_class=&#8221; reverse-uno&#8221; _builder_version=&#8221;4.27.4&#8243; _module_preset=&#8221;default&#8221; width=&#8221;100%&#8221; inner_width=&#8221;100%&#8221; custom_margin=&#8221;||0px||false|false&#8221; custom_padding=&#8221;||0px||false|false&#8221; collapsed=&#8221;off&#8221; global_colors_info=&#8221;{}&#8221;][et_pb_column type=&#8221;2_3&#8243; specialty_columns=&#8221;2&#8243; _builder_version=&#8221;4.16&#8243; custom_padding=&#8221;|||&#8221; global_colors_info=&#8221;{}&#8221; custom_padding__hover=&#8221;|||&#8221;][et_pb_row_inner _builder_version=&#8221;4.27.3&#8243; _module_preset=&#8221;4cc521ce-9f36-4fca-ab11-0d5b9f950256&#8243; global_colors_info=&#8221;{}&#8221;][et_pb_column_inner saved_specialty_column_type=&#8221;2_3&#8243; _builder_version=&#8221;4.27.2&#8243; _module_preset=&#8221;default&#8221; global_colors_info=&#8221;{}&#8221;][et_pb_text module_id=&#8221;private&#8221; _builder_version=&#8221;4.27.4&#8243; _module_preset=&#8221;default&#8221; global_colors_info=&#8221;{}&#8221;]<\/p>\n<h2>Private Well &amp; Septic Permits<\/h2>\n<p>[\/et_pb_text][et_pb_toggle title=&#8221;Private On-Site Water Wells&#8221; admin_label=&#8221;Private On-Site Water Wells&#8221; _builder_version=&#8221;4.27.4&#8243; _module_preset=&#8221;default&#8221; global_colors_info=&#8221;{}&#8221;]<\/p>\n<p>Permits are required for the installation of all new and repair on site water wells. Proper well construction is a critical step to prevent contamination during the life of the well. Prior to the issuance of a permit, the site must be evaluated to ensure that it meets all the requirements of the Ottawa County Environmental Health Code.<\/p>\n<p>[\/et_pb_toggle][et_pb_toggle title=&#8221;Public &#038; Private On-site Water Dispersal&#8221; admin_label=&#8221;Public &#038; Private On-site Water Dispersal&#8221; _builder_version=&#8221;4.27.4&#8243; _module_preset=&#8221;default&#8221; global_colors_info=&#8221;{}&#8221;]<\/p>\n<p>Permits are required for the installation of all new and repair sewage disposal (septic) systems. Prior to the issuance of a permit, the site must be evaluated to ensure that it meets all of the requirements of the Ottawa County Environmental Health Code.<\/p>\n<p>[\/et_pb_toggle][et_pb_toggle title=&#8221;Vacant Land Evaluation&#8221; admin_label=&#8221;Vacant Land Evaluation&#8221; _builder_version=&#8221;4.27.4&#8243; _module_preset=&#8221;default&#8221; global_colors_info=&#8221;{}&#8221;]<\/p>\n<p>Vacant Land Evaluation is a program to preliminarily determine if a property is suitable for private home or semi public construction utilizing on site water wells and\/or on site septic systems.<\/p>\n<p>[\/et_pb_toggle][et_pb_toggle title=&#8221;Real Estate Transfer Evaluation Program&#8221; admin_label=&#8221;Real Estate Transfer Evaluation Program&#8221; _builder_version=&#8221;4.27.4&#8243; _module_preset=&#8221;default&#8221; global_colors_info=&#8221;{}&#8221;]<\/p>\n<p>The program was designed to protect home buyers, sellers, seller\u2019s agents and the community. Sewage from a failed sewage disposal (septic) system can flow into back yards, wetlands or nearby creeks. A damaged water supply system can contaminate the water serving many homes. Before transferring ownership, a septic system and\/or water supply system evaluation must be done.<\/p>\n<ul>\n<li><a title=\"\" href=\"https:\/\/miottawa.org\/wp-content\/uploads\/Real-Estate-Transfer-Evaluation-Program.pdf\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"attachment noopener wp-att-14156\">Real Estate Transfer Evaluation Program<\/a><\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<p>[\/et_pb_toggle][et_pb_toggle title=&#8221;Water Well Abandonment&#8221; admin_label=&#8221;Private\/Public Water Well Abandonment&#8221; _builder_version=&#8221;4.27.4&#8243; _module_preset=&#8221;default&#8221; global_colors_info=&#8221;{}&#8221;]<\/p>\n<p>All unused wells must be properly abandoned to prevent groundwater aquifer contamination. Call the Ottawa County Department of Public Health, Environmental Health Division at (616) 393-5645 for information regarding the requirements and plugging information.<\/p>\n<p>[\/et_pb_toggle][\/et_pb_column_inner][\/et_pb_row_inner][et_pb_row_inner _builder_version=&#8221;4.27.4&#8243; _module_preset=&#8221;default&#8221; global_colors_info=&#8221;{}&#8221;][et_pb_column_inner saved_specialty_column_type=&#8221;2_3&#8243; _builder_version=&#8221;4.27.4&#8243; _module_preset=&#8221;default&#8221; global_colors_info=&#8221;{}&#8221;][et_pb_text _builder_version=&#8221;4.27.4&#8243; _module_preset=&#8221;default&#8221; global_colors_info=&#8221;{}&#8221;]<\/p>\n<div class=\"et_pb_module et_pb_text et_pb_text_7  et_pb_text_align_left et_pb_bg_layout_light\">\n<div class=\"et_pb_text_inner\">\n<h2>Subdivision &amp; Multi-Unit Properties<\/h2>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<p>[\/et_pb_text][et_pb_toggle title=&#8221;Non-Community Water Supply Program (Type II)&#8221; admin_label=&#8221;Non-Community Water Supply Program (Type II)&#8221; _builder_version=&#8221;4.27.4&#8243; _module_preset=&#8221;default&#8221; global_colors_info=&#8221;{}&#8221;]<\/p>\n<p>This program permits and inspects wells and non-municipal water supplies, also known as type II wells, which provide water to 25 or more people at least 60 days per year (i.e. motels, schools utilizing water wells).<\/p>\n<p>Include a diagram of the site with your application. The diagram should indicate the following:<\/p>\n<ul>\n<li>The location of the proposed well and distribution system in relation to the property lines and all structures on the property and adjacent property that will be served by the well.<\/li>\n<li>The distances from the proposed well to any drain fields, sewer lines, septic tanks, drywells, grease traps, abandoned wells, chemical storage facilities or fertilizer storage units.<\/li>\n<li>The areas subject to flooding and\/or standing surface waters (e.g. lake or streams).<\/li>\n<li>Major sources of contamination such as landfills, waste disposal sites and known groundwater contamination sites. Also indicate if the old well will be used in any capacity, provide a list of the number of sinks, toilets, faucets, hose connections, drinking fountains and the number of people to be served by the well. 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Engineered plans submitted by a professional and fee required.<\/p>\n<p>[\/et_pb_toggle][\/et_pb_column_inner][\/et_pb_row_inner][et_pb_row_inner _builder_version=&#8221;4.27.4&#8243; _module_preset=&#8221;default&#8221; global_colors_info=&#8221;{}&#8221;][et_pb_column_inner saved_specialty_column_type=&#8221;2_3&#8243; _builder_version=&#8221;4.27.4&#8243; _module_preset=&#8221;default&#8221; global_colors_info=&#8221;{}&#8221;][et_pb_text admin_label=&#8221;Sanitation Lic &#038; Inspection&#8221; _builder_version=&#8221;4.27.4&#8243; _module_preset=&#8221;default&#8221; global_colors_info=&#8221;{}&#8221;]<\/p>\n<h2>Sanitation Licensing &amp; Inspections<\/h2>\n<p>[\/et_pb_text][et_pb_toggle title=&#8221;Campground Sanitation&#8221; admin_label=&#8221;Campground Sanitation&#8221; _builder_version=&#8221;4.27.4&#8243; _module_preset=&#8221;default&#8221; global_colors_info=&#8221;{}&#8221;]<\/p>\n<p>A program of licensing and inspection to ensure that campgrounds, both permanent and temporary are constructed and maintained in a sanitary manner. 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