October 23, 2019 - Please be advised that due to the current increase in Operation Permit Public Records requests, turn around time may be delayed up to 10 business days.

The SCPH Operation Permit program began in May of 2015.  Changes to the Ohio Administrative Code now require that no person shall operate a Home Sewage Treatment System without a valid Operation Permit.  Currently SCPH Operation Permit fees range from $10 to $30 annually.  The goal of this program is to improve water quality in Summit County and surrounding watersheds.

Operation Permit Frequently Asked Questions
Operation Permit Terms and Service Requirements
STS Registered Contractors
Public Presentation 3/25/15

Operation Permit Maintenance Forms

To be submitted by the service providers or installers performing the
required maintenance inspections.

• Service Provider Inspection Report Form (for known STS types)
• System ID Maintenance Report (for unknown STS types)

Operation Permit System Maintenance Requirements

• Discharging Aerobic Treatment
• Discharging Filter Bed
• Drip Distribution
• Low Pressure Distribution
• NPDES System
• Pretreatment to Evaporation Trench or Leaching Component
• Sand Filter
• Septic Tank to Leaching Component
• Spray Irrigation
• Unknown System