Private Water Systems
The sanitarians review plans for and inspect the installation of private water supply systems. They license and inspect private water hauling equipment and test drinking water for harmful bacteria. The sanitarians also cooperate with the Ohio Environmental Protection Agency in the review of the installation of commercial water supply systems.
Water Testing
Call 419-282-4337 OR submit Water Sample Request Form
Other Private Water Information & Links:
Health Risks and Water Quality Standards:
Ohio Department of Health (ODH)
Environmental Protection Agency (EPA)
Oil & Gas Drilling Fact Sheet
ODNR - Mineral Resource Management has other related fact sheets on shale gas drilling, drilling activity and statistics and regulatory information at their website:
http://www.ohiodnr.com/oil/shale/tabid/23174/Default.aspx
The following report discusses the 2011 Ohio Hydraulic Fracturing Program review and may be of interest:
http://www.dnr.state.oh.us/Portals/11/oil/pdf/stronger_review11.pdf
ODNR - Division of Geological Survey has an excellent overview with maps, powerpoints and diagrams on the geology of oil/gas shale development at their website:
http://www.dnr.state.oh.us/geosurvey/tabid/23014/Default.aspx
Ohio EPA also has a website with fact sheets and information on oil/gas shale development:
http://www.epa.state.oh.us/shale.aspx
