Water Supply - Sewage System

Items to Consider		For Additional Information Contact:
Water Supply		(See Key on Pg 2)
___	Is a safe and acceptable water supply obtainable on the lot?	HD, OSUE
___	Is water available from a public water system? If so, what is cost of water?	HCRWSD, RWSD
___	Is water pressure and supply adequate for all normal uses? Any restrictions of use of water for swimming pools, washing cars, sprinkling lawns, etc.?	HCRWSD, RWSD, HD
___	Are there any local restrictions for installation of ponds? Pond with dams greater than 10' may require permit.	HD, HCPC, SWCD, TT, ZI
___	If not public water system, is a well drilling permit required before building?	HD, ZI
___	Do neighbors' wells in immediate vicinity provide an adequate safe supply of water?	HD
___	Will a water softener, iron filter or other equipment be needed to condition well water prior to its use?	HD

	Sewage System
___	Are sanitary sewers in place? If not, are they planned for future installation?	HCRWSD, RWSD
___	Does lot meet minimum Health Department requirements on lot for on-site sewage disposal? (minimum two acres)	HD, ZI
___	Is lot located out of any flood hazard areas?	HD, HCPC, SWCD
___	Is there an adequate soil depth of six foot or more over bedrock?	HD
___	Are soils suited for a leaching-type system?	HD
___	Is a cleared area (approximately 85 ft. by 120 ft.) available for installation of a septic disposal field?	HD
___	Is the on-lot disposal area down-location so the effluent can flow by gravity from septic tank to disposal field?	HD
___	Is outlet ditch for property on county ditch maintenance program? If so, what is my maintenance assessment?	CE, SWCD
___	Does property have an access to an adequate outlet for curtain drain discharge, such as deep open ditch or large drainage tile?	CE, HD, SWCD
___	Will lot be large enough to isolate water supply from sewage disposal system?	HD
___	Is detailed sketch or map available showing location of septic tank and leaching field? Sewer lines?	HD
___	Is lot large enough to permit relocation of leaching tile field, when this becomes necessary (approximately 8,500 square feet needed) for sewage system?	HD