Services
The health department does not do well and septic inspections for home sales/mortgage transactions.
Permits and Fees
Access permit and fee information for the following:
IEPA Well Water PageGround Water Foundation Testing Private Wells brochure IEPA IEPA List of Accredited Water Testing Labs in ILIDPH Certified Microbiology Labs Water Well SystemPFAS in Drinking Water InfographicIllinois EPA PFAS Sampling Network PFAS FAQ SheetPreparedness & Response for Septic Systems Private Water Well Sealing Materials Program Northeastern Illinois Regional Groundwater Protection Planning CommitteeThe Private Well Class Well Owner's Handbook Well Owner's Quick Reference PamphletAerobic Treatment Plant GuideSeptic InformationEPA Septic System Guide for HomeownersOnsite Wastewater Treatment System Owner's Manual
Part 820: Swimming Pool & Bathing Beach Code Part 890: Plumbing Code Part 905: Private Sewage Disposal Code Part 920: Water Well Construction Code Part 925: Water Well Pump Installation Code