Frequently Asked Questions
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How do I
get a permit to tap into the sewer?
How
do I find where my tap is for sewer connection?
Why
does my billing run the same amount each month?
Who is
the authority over the Logan County WPC…?
What
is the cost of a permit …?
When am I not required to hook up to the sanitary sewer?
Can you take my monthly payment from by checking account?
How
do I get a permit to tap into the sewer…?
The land owner must come to the District office located at 1015 Orchard Island S.( S.R. 708)
The District office is approximately one mile from SR 33 on SR 708.
Simply provide our office with the name of the previous owner (if applicable),
the address, lot and/or parcel Identification number (your tax ID number
for the property). This information is normally available on your property deed /tax bill
or through the Logan County Auditor’s office or their website at
Also, you are required to have your permit for sanitary sewer
prior to applying to the Logan County Building Authority when
building a new structure or changing an established structure.
For more information you may wish to visit their site at
http://co.logan.oh.us/building
How
do I find where my tap is for sewer connection …?
THE MOST IMPORTATION THING TO DO IS TO
MAKE SURE YOU
HAVE ACCESS TO THE SANITARY SEWER
BEFORE PURCHASING OR ATTEMPTING TO DEVELOP PROPERTY.
Do not assume that because other properties in the area are connected
that
sanitary sewer is available to your property also. IT MAY
NOT BE.
Come to the office with your property information and we will
provide you with information that is needed to determine
whether sanitary sewer is available.
Once it is established that sanitary sewer is available you may
apply for a tap-in permit. We will locate where your Tap is
on the main line sewer or where connection is possible on the mainline.
We always mark sanitary sewer lines in GREEN paint or flags
according to Ohio Utilities Protection Service (O.U.P.S.) Codes.
Why does my billing run the
same amount each month?
We bill a flat rate for the month. This is an approved method
by the
previous month’s usage. Basically, we bill you after you use it.
We have no vacation rate as this is a resort area. The billing is for
the year and broken down into 12 monthly payments.
There may be a “debt rate” available for dwellings that have been
deemed by the District as “unusable”. This may be because the
dwelling has been severely damaged by fire or major renovation
is taking place. Changes in the billing rate are effective only for the
billing month in which we are notified of the change in status of the
property being served.
Adjustments will not be made
if we are
not notified in a timely manner.
We must verify that the property
is not usable to obtain any reduced rate.
Seasonal usage is not a valid
reason for reduction.
Who is the authority over the Logan
County WPC ?
The
of the
a “Special Sanitary Sewer District”
under the
are not under the auspices of the P.U.C.O. (Public Utilities Commission of Ohio).
We are then governed by the Ohio
Environmental Protection Agency, specifically the Southwest District Office out
of
What is the cost of a sanitary sewer permit?
Well, it depends.
For most of our customers the cost is $350 plus the cost of an isolation valve.
This charge consists of a $100 inspection fee and a $250 discharge fee for
A single dwelling unit. A isolation valve is now required for all new
Installations and reconnect to the sanitary sewer. A 4” valve is $80 and a
6” valve is $265. This valve and locator cap is provided to either the homeowner
or the contractor, whichever is
appropriate. Regardless, ONLY THE LANDOWNER
MAY APPLY FOR A SANITARY SEWER PERMIT.
For those who are developing multi-unit housing the cost can vary.
Always check with the District office prior to any construction project.
PLEASE NOTE: Occasionally there are aggregate connection or
assessment charges associated with a particular property. Please check
with our office if these apply to the property you are considering purchasing.
When am I NOT required to hook up to the
sanitary sewer?
Connection to the sanitary sewer is not required when your dwelling
is 200 feet or more from the available sanitary sewer line. Please check
with our office on ANY concerns you may have before any decisions are
made regarding any construction projects that may involve
sanitary sewer.
Can you automatically take my monthly payment from my
checking/savings
account?
YES! We can automatically draft your payment each month so you never
need to worry about missing a payment again! Ask for the paper
to sign up for “AutoDraft”.
Last revised: October 26, 2010