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Commissioners press Huron County Public Health on septic permit delays and higher fees
Summary
County commissioners pressed Huron County Public Health officials on July 1 about long septic-permit wait times, technical review requirements tied to Ohio Department of Health rules, and a $134,000 annual county subsidy; public-health staff said stricter state enforcement and newer system technologies explain delays and that hiring would improve timeliness but raise costs.
At a July 1 meeting, Huron County commissioners pressed Public Health officials about repeated public complaints that septic permits take too long, cost more and feel cumbersome for contractors.
Commissioner Bradley R. Mesenburg led the discussion with Tim Hollinger (Commissioner, Huron County Public Health), Eric Cherry (Director of Environmental, Huron County Public Health) and Nicole Marks (Community Programs Division Director). Commissioners said constituents report lengthy wait times and higher fees compared with neighboring counties; officials said the county subsidizes the program by about $134,000 per year.
"We’re losing $134,000 per year," Hollinger told the board, explaining the department underwrites part…
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