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County health staff review septic permit schedule; commissioners consider lengthening permit term from five to 10 years
Summary
Williams County health department staff told commissioners the county requires septic pumping permits every five years but state law allows up to 10 years; staff and commissioners discussed balancing public-health prevention and resident cost burdens.
Williams County health department staff told commissioners the county currently requires septic system pumping and permit review every five years, but state law allows permits to extend up to 10 years. Commissioners asked staff to explore aligning closer with the state maximum to reduce costs for residents.
The health director explained that Ohio law sets a maximum permit term of 10 years; the county’s current five-year interval is a local decision aimed at preventing…
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