The Hancock Public Health Department permits the construction of residential sewage systems through regulations set forth by the Ohio Department of Health.    

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Types of Residential Systems:

• Leach field, mound, drip and NPDES

                -NPDES

                -Information for Homeowners

• New – new lot

• Replacement – replacing an entire failed existing system

• Alteration – replace a septic tank

 

Process for getting a permit:

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1. Site Evaluation

2. Soil Evaluation

3. Design review

4. Issue permit

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Property Transfer Inspection

• Also known as real estate inspections, are not required by the Health Department but by the lending agency.

• Corrections must be made whether sale goes through or not.

• List of Evaluators

• Lot splits – works with Regional Planning in this process

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The Hancock County Home Sewage Treatment Program is a function of the Hancock County Board of Health.

 

For the current state rules and information please click on the following link: OAC 3701-29

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