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OTTAWA COUNTY
SEWER DISTRICT
WASTEWATER
RULES AND REGULATIONS
FOR
WASTEWATER TREATMENT SYSTEMS
UNDER THE JURISDICTION OF THE
SANITARY ENGINEERING DEPARTMENT
OTTAWA
SANITARY ENGINEERING DEPARTMENT
315 MADISON STREET, PORT CLINTON, OHIO 43462
(419 734-6725 FAX (419) 734-6858

The Ottawa County Sewer District Wastewater Rules and Regulations and Construction
Specifications Manual are approved by Board of Ottawa County Commissioners in accordance
with the Ohio Revised Code, Section 6117. These wastewater Rules and Regulations and
Construction Specifications Manual shall be enforced by the Ottawa County Sanitary
Engineering Department for wastewater systems (sub-districts) under their jurisdiction in the
Ottawa County Sewer District. The wastewater collection systems (sub-districts) under the
jurisdiction of the Sanitary Engineering Department are hereby required to adhere to these
Rules and Regulations and Construction Specification Manual are:
DANBURY TOWNSHIP SEWER SUB-DISTRICT (DISTRICT #7)
PORTAGE/CATAWBA ISLAND SEWER SUB-DISTRICT
SALEM SEWER SUB-DISTRICT
ALLEN/CLAY TOWNSHIP SEWER SUB-DISTRICT (DISTRICT #13)
ERIE TOWNSHIP SEWER SUB-DISTRICT
SOUTH BASS SUB-DISTRICT ONE
BOARD OF OTTAWA COUNTY COMMISSIONERS
STEVEN M. ARNDT
CARL KOEBEL
JOHN G. PAPCUN
OTTAWA COUNTY SANITARY ENGINEER
JAMES K. FREY, P.E., P.S.

HISTORY OF THE RULES AND REGULATIONS
The following shall be a historical record for tracking amendments approved by the Board of
County Commissioners to these Wastewater Rules and Regulations:
JUNE 20, 1996
JULY 1, 1997
JULY 8, 1997
NOVEMBER 1, 1997
JANUARY 1, 1998
FEBRUARY 26, 1998
MARCH 19, 1998
SEPTEMBER 1, 1998
OCTOBER 29, 1998
SEPTEMBER 28, 1999
NOVEMBER 4, 1999
APRIL 18, 2000
NOVEMBER 21, 2000
NOVEMBER 1, 2001
JANUARY 1, 2002
MAY 21, 2002
JUNE 13, 2002
NOVEMBER 4, 2002
NOVEMBER 7, 2002
Formal adoption of Ottawa County Wastewater Rules and Regulations.
Establishment of Allen/Clay (District 13) Unit Sewer Service Charge,
Equivalency Factors, and sewer rates via the Village of Genoa (97-45).
Amendment to change the due date for sanitary sewer billing to the 5th
of the month following the month in which bills are issued.
Annual sewer fee adjustment (operations/maintenance and debt service).
Amendment to 3.11.5 (Danbury Sub-District $2.00 rate increase)
Amendment to 3.11.5 (Portage/Catawba Sub-District $1.00 rate increase).
Amendment to 3.11.9 (Terminating service change in regulations).
Amendment to 3.10.10 (Including Phase II under Unit Sewer Serv. Chg.)
Establishment of 3.10.11 (Creating Recoupment Fee for Phase II area)
Annual sewer fee adjustment (operations/maintenance and debt service)
Amendment to 3.11.5.9 (to include Danbury Twp. w/G.P. electrical credit).
Annual sewer fee adjustment (operations/maintenance and debt service).
Res. #00-39 Revising/replacing/updating Section 3.10.2(b) language.
Annual sewer fee adjustment (operations/maintenance and debt service).
Danbury Township monthly rate increase & connection charge increase to
$2,500.00/EDU.
Annual sewer fee adjustment (operations/maintenance and debt service).
Danbury Township W.W.T.S. automatic $2.00/E.D.U./month rate increase
per 11/21/00 Commissioner’s motion.
New (additional) language to Construction Specifications Manual Sections 4.1.9, Item
4a, and 5.1.4, Item 4a requiring a one (1) year warranty for all new service connections
and appurtenances installed by a contractor and/or property owner.
Establishment of Section 3.10.11 – Environmental Remediation Connection Chg.
Annual sewer fee adjustment (operations/maintenance and debt service).
Section 3.10.9 – P.C.I.-Sewer Equalization Capital Charge capped @ $1,581.76/EDU
MAY 1, 2003 Establishment of separate connection charge for Johnson’s Island properties. (3.10.5)
NOVEMBER 1, 2003
NOVEMBER 18, 2003
DECEMBER 18, 2003
JANUARY 1, 2004
JANUARY 13, 2004
FEBRUARY 24, 2004
APRIL 27, 2004
Annual sewer fee adjustment (operations/maintenance and debt service).
Modify Section 3.11.9 to waive $25.00 repair permit fee for catastrophic events.
Modify Section 3.3.0 and rename section to “Infiltration and Inflow”.
Danbury Township W.W.T.S. automatic $1.00/E.D.U./month rate increase
per 11/21/00 Commissioner’s motion.
Section 3.11.0, Table “A” and Table “B”, add new Condo Storage Units equiv. factor
Modify Section 3.11.9 Initial and Final Sewer Billing procedure.
Update/revise Section 3.11.9 “To Re-Establish Service” policy.

HISTORY CONTINUED...
APRIL 29, 2004
NOVEMBER 23, 2004
JANUARY 13, 2005
JUNE 21, 2005
NOVEMBER 21, 2005
DECEMBER 6, 2005
FEBRUARY 21, 2006
JUNE 27, 2006
Modify Const. Specs. Sections 4.1.2, 4.1.9, 6.1.0, and 7.0.3 w/various modifications.
Amend Section 3.11.5 increasing monthly sewer rate $1.00 to $31.00/E.D.U./month.
Amend Section 3.10.10 establishing A/C Phases I, II, & III’s Unit Sewer Service Charge
Amend Section 3.10.6 increasing Salem Sewer Sub-District Tap-In Fee per E.D.U.
Annual sewer fee adjustment (operations/maintenance and debt service).
Resolution No. 05-95 establishing the Erie Township Sewer Sub-District.
Resolution No. 06-14 establishing the South Bass Sub-District One.
Motion establishing Erie Twp. Phase I Sewer Connection Charges.
SEPTEMBER 5, 2006 Motion eliminating the 24-hour Restaurant E.D.U. classification of 0.125
MAY 15, 2008 Amend Sections 3.11.9, 4.0.9, 4.1.3, 4.1.9 Item # 4, 5.0.7, 5.0.8, 5.1.4 Item #8, 6.0.3,
6.1.0, and Equivalent Dwelling Unit Factor Definitions for Storage/Hangar Units and
Factories with Showers.
APRIL 21, 2009
DECEMBER 22, 2009
JUNE 24, 2010
SEPTEMBER 30, 2010
DECEMBER 31, 2010
Amend Sections 3.11.9 Discontinuation of billing, and Chapter 1 definition of Project
Observer in Wastewater.
Amend Section 3.11.5.8 to allow a verbal request of the 10% penalty once every two
years.
Modify Section 3.3.0 - Infiltration and Inflow
Modify Section 3.10.0 to include a deferment charge and add the Connection Charges
Deferral Agreement to Appendix C.
Annual sewer fee adjustment (operations/maintenance and debt service).

RESOLUTION NO. 96-74
A RESOLUTION ADOPTING THE OTAWA COUNn WASTEWATER
RULES AND REGULATIONS AND THE WASTEWATER CONSTRUCTION
SPECIFICATIONS MANUAL FOR THE O M A COUNTY SEWER DISIRICT.
COMMISSIONER'S OFFICE, OTTAWA COUNTY
PORT CLINTON, OHIO June 20. 1996
The Board of County Commissioners met in regular session on the 20th day of
June 1996 with the following members present:
Chris Redfern
Steven H. Arndt
John F. Fritz
Mr. Arndt offered the following preambles and Resolution and moved
their adoption, which was duly seconded by Mr. Fritz
WHEREAS, the Board, by resolution adopted June 12, 1967, provided for the
establishment of the County of Ottawa, Sewer District #13 hereinafter referred to as
the "Allen/Clay Sewer District"; and
WHEREAS, the Board, by resolution adopted May 9, 1977, provided for the
establishment of the County of Ottawa, Sewer District #7 hereinafter referred to as
the "Danbury Sewer District"; and . .
WHEREAS, the Board, by resolution adopted March 28, 1985, provided for the
establishment of the County of Ottawa, the PortagdCatawba Island Sewer District; and
WHEREAS, the Board, by resolution adopted July 13, 1989, provided for the
establishment of the County of Ottawa, the Salem Sewer District; and
WHEREAS, the Board, by resolution adopted January 17, 1995, created a single countywide
Sewer District, including consolidating the Danbury Sewer District,
Portage/Catawba Island Sewer District, Salem Sewer District, and the AlledClay
Sewer District in the County, and all sub-districts and improvement areas within such
sewer districts into the "Ottawa County Sewer District" hereinafter referred to as the
"Sewer District" with the former individual sewer districts remaining in effect as
sub-districts of the Sewer District; and,
WHEREAS, each sewer sub-district, with the exception of the Allen/Clay Sewer Sub-
District, currently has individual Rules and Regulations, with the Allen/Clay Sewer
SubDistrict operating under the Danbury Sewer Sub-District Rules and Regulations;
and,
WHEREAS, the Board desires to combine the existing rules and regulations into one
document to govern the wastewater construction and operations in the Ottawa County
Sewer District,

NOW, THEREFORE, BE IT RESOLVED by the Board of County Commissioners of Ottawa
County, Ohio:
THAT, the Board hereby adopts the combined rules and regulations of the sewer subdistricts
which shall be known as the "Ottawa County Sewer District Wastewater Rules .
and Regulations" as prepared by the Sanitary Engineering Department and presented
to the Board on this date; and,
THAT, the information contained therein shall pertain to all the sewer sub-districts
unless specifically stated otherwise in the rules and regulations; and,
THAT, the Wastewater Construction Specifications Manual shall represent the official
standard wastewater specifications for Ottawa County and shall be an inclusive
document with the Wastewater Rules and Regulations; and,
Vote on the Resolution: Mr. Redfern, yes; Mr. Amdt, yes; Mr. Fritz, yes.
The foregoing is a true and correct extract from the minutes of the meeting on
June 20 , 19%, of the Board of County Commissioners, Ottawa
County, Ohio, showing the adoption of the resolution above set forth.
Barbara Hennes, clerk, Board of County
Commissioners, Ottawa County, Ohio
Prepared by Sanitary Engineering Department
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Sanitary Engineering Department

RESOLUTION NO. 91-89
A RESOLUTION ESTABLISHING RATES AND PERMIT FEES
FOR WOODLAND ESTATES SANITARY SEWERAGE SYSTEM
IN OTTAWA COUNTY SEWER DISTRICT NUMBER 13
Commissioner's Office, OlLawa County,
Port Clinton, Ohio
The Board of County Commissioners met in regular session on the 24day of December, l99'_1
with the following members present:
Darrell W. Opfer
John F. Fritz
Steven tl. Arndt
Mr. -Frit.l------- offered the following preambles and Resolution and moved
their adoption, which was duly seconded by Mr. Arndt .
WHEREAS, this Board, by Resolution adopted June 12, 1967 provided for he establishment in
the County of County Sewer District Number 13, hereinafter referred to as the "District".
and:
WHEREAS, the boundaries' of said District include all of Allen and Clay Townships of the
County of Ottawa. including the incorporated areas of the Village of Genoa and the
unincorporated area known as Woodland Estates Subdivision. and;
WHEREAS, the County owns a sanitary sewerage system to serve portions of the District
including the Woodland Estates Subdivision and may in the future authorize the
construction of extensions and improvements to the system, and;
WHEREAS. this Board pursuant to the provisions of Section 61 17.02. of the Ohio Revised Code
and Resolution adopted December 31. 1987. has fixed reasonable rates for co.llection and
treatment of sanitary sewerage in the area known as Woodland Estates Subdivision and
Sewer District 13 and;
WHEREAS, by reason of circumstances and conditions and as an essential part of the overall
sanitary sewerage program for the District, this Board, after consultation with it's advisors
and after due deliberations, has determined it to be necessary to establish new rates for the
District so as to provide the funds required for the purposes of the system and to distribute
equitably the cost of providing sewerage collection and treatment facilities among rhc
$resent and future users of the system, such rates to be those established herein. which, in
the judgement of this Board, are reasonable and proper having due regard b all relevant
circumstances and conditions;
NOW THEREFORE, BE IT RESOLVED by the Board of County Commissioners of Ottawa County.
Ohio:
SECTION 1. RATES
The following rates shall be charged for sanitary sewerage collection and treatment:
Developed Lot
Undeveloped Lot
Bills shall be due and payable prior to the 30th day of the month that the bill is
postmarked. A late penalty of 10% shall be added to the charge if the amount due is not paid
or postmarked on or before the due date. If the due date is a Saturday, Sunday or a Holiday.
the bill shall be due the following work day.

SECTION 2. S 3
(a) No person, corporation, public agcncy, partnership or associations whatsocvcr shall
connect, or cause to be connected, any premises either directly or indirectly with the
system for the purpose of discharging sanitary sewage or il~dustrial waste therefrom
without first securing from the County Sanitary Engineering Department a permit for such
purposc in a form prescribed, prior lo the issuance of such permit, the applicant therefore
shall first pay the charge provided for in paragraph (b) hereof, and any applicable .
additional charges determined in accordance with any other provision of the section. Said
permit shall be valid for ninety (90) days.
(b) The County Sanitary Engineer shall not issue a permit for the purpose described in
paragraph (a) hereof until the applicant therefore shall have paid a charge of:
(1) $25.00 for the purpose of reimbursing the County for reasonable
administrative costs related to the making of the connection to the System.
(2) $100.00 for the purpose of reimbursing the County for reasonable costs of
inspection related to the making of the connection to the System.
(3) $25.00 for reapplication of an expired permit, provided the expiration period is
not greater than sixty (60) days.
Such charges shall reimburse tlie District for reasonable costs of the permits and
inspections and other costs related to the issuing of the permit and making the connection
to the sanitary sewerage system.
(c) The rales and permit fees provided for herein shall not be deemed to preclude the
subsequent levy of assessments against benefitted properties to provide local service to
such properties.
(d) In the event the County Sanitary Engineer shall ascertain that any property has been
connected directly or indirectly to tlie System in violation of the provisions of this
resolution, the County Sanitary Engineer is hereby authorized to disconnect such property,
or have the same disconnected, until such violation shall cease. The County shall be
reimbursed by the violator for expenses incurred by the County in making sucli
disconnections.
SECTION 3. That the Clerk of the Board is hereby directed to file a certified copy of this
resolutiori with the Auditor of this County for recording pursuant to Section 319.61 of the
Ohio Revised Code.
SECTION 4. That any and all prior resolutions fixing permit and inspection fees in the same
District becoming a part of the District shall be and the same are repealed as of the elfective
date of tlie resolution, provided that ally unpaid charges resulting froni such resolutions
shall remain effective until such charges have been paid.
SECTION 5. It is found and detem~ined that all formal actions of the Board concerning and
relating to the adoption of this resolution were so adopted in an open meeting of the Board.
and that all deliberations of the Board, and of any of its committees that resulted in such
formal action were in meetings open to the public, in compliance with all legal
requircnienls, including Section 121.22 of tlie Ohio Revised Code.
SECTION 6. This resolution shall take cf'rect immediately on its adoption. The new rates shall
take effccl March 1, 1991.

Voting aye thereon:
Darrell W. Opfer
John P. Fritz
Steven tl.
Arndt
The foregoing is a true an correct extract from the minutes of the. meeting on
December 24, 199J of the Board of County Commissioners or Ottawa Counly, showing the
adoption of the resolution above set ,forth.
Barbara J. ~er

December 27, 1994
Port Clinton, Ohio
IN THE MATTER OF
AUTHORIZING A RATE INCREASE
FOR CUSTOMERS OF THE
PORTAGE-CATAWBA ISLAND
SANITARY SEWER SYSTEM
It was moved by Mr. Arndt and seconded by Mr. Fritz that the Board of
Ottawa County Commissioners amend section 3.10.5 of the Portage-Catawba
Island Sewer District Rules and Regulations in order to increase the monthly
sewer rate 3.36%, from $27.09 to $28.00, per equivalent dwelling unit. The
rate increase shall be placed into effect on March 1, 1995 and will appear
on the May, 1995 sewer bills (for service during March and April, 1995).
The rate increase was recommended by the Portage-Catawba Island Sanitary
Sewer Advisory Board and to meet the terms and conditions of the F'mHA loan
requirements.
The amended text of section 3.10.5 shall read as follows:
3.10.5 Rates - Each user regardless of user class connected to the
County system shall pay the unit charges below for each
equivalency factor or fraction thereof. The system of user
charges and capital charges shall be reviewed annually and
revised periodically as required.
User Charge
Capital Charge
Total Monthly Charge
$15.32 per equivalency factor
$12.68 per equivalency factor
$28.00 per equivalency factor
Vote on motion: Mr. Redfern, yes; Mr. Arndt, yes; Mr. Fritz yes.
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January 9, 1986
IN THE MATTER OF
AUTHORIZING INCREASE
IN SEWER RATES
It was moved by Mr.
Dewitz thac the following resolution be adopted:
Whereas, based upon information provided by the Sanitary Engineer and
Farmers' Home Administration a rate increase of $4.00 per equivalency unit
per month for users of the Danbury Sewer District would be necessary for 1986, and
whereas, Farmers' Home Administration has agreed to waive the requirement
of making a deposit in the.Danbury Reserve Fund, and
whereas, Contract S has not been completed and those customers added to the
system making income projections uncertain;
Therefore, the Board of Ottawa CounCy Commissioners authorizes an increase
in the equivalency unit per month on the Danbury Sewer District from $17.00 to
$19.00 per month effective January 1, 1986. The Board will review rates for
1987 in June, 1986 to determine 1987 rates based upon the number of customers,
delinquency rate and Farmers' Home requirements.
The motion was seconded by Mr.
Lorenscn and upon call of its adoption, the
vot2 resulted as follows: Mr. Opfer, yes; Mr. Lorensen, yes; Mr. Dewitz, yes.

December 23, 1997
Port Clinton, Ohio
IN THE MATTER OF
AUTHORIZING A RATE INCREASE
FOR CUSTOMERS OF THE
DANBURY TOWNSHIP SEWER
SUB-DISTRICT (DISTRICT 7)
It was moved by Mr. Koebel and seconded by Mr. Arndt that the
Board of Ottawa County Commissioners amend section 3.11.5 of the Ottawa
County Sewer District Rules and Regulations in order to increase the
monthly sewer rate $2.00, from $19.00 to $21.00, per equivalent dwelling
unit for the Danbury Township Sewer Sub-District #7. The rate increase
shall be placed into effect on January 1, 1998 and will appear on the
March, 1998 sewer bills (for service during January and February, 1998).
The rate increase was recommended by the Danbury Township Sewer
Advisory Board in a unanimous vote.
The amended section of text of section 3.11.5 shall read as follows:
3.11.5 DANBURY TOWNSHIP SEWER SUB-DISTRICT #7
User Charge
Capital Charge
Total Monthly Charge
$11.98 per equivalency factor
$9.02 per equivalency factor
$21.00 per equivalency factor
Vote on motion: Mr. Redfern, yes; Mr. Arndt, yes; Mr. Koebel, yes.
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RESOLUTION NO. 05-95
RESOLUTION CREATING THE ERIE TOWNSHIP SANITARY SEWER SLIB-DISTRICT
OF THE OTTAWA COUNTY SEWER DISTRICT
The Board of Commissioners of the County of Ottawa, Ohio, met in regular session at the office of the
Board of County Commissioners, Ottawa County Courthouse, Port Clinton, Ohio on the 6th day of December
2005, at the regular place of meeting with the following members present:
John G. Papcun Steven M. Arndt Carl Koebel
Arndt;
Mr. Koebel offered the following resolution and moved its passage, which was duly seconded by Mr.
WHEREAS, .by Resolution No: 95-08 dated January 31, 1995, the Board of Ottawa County
Conimissioners established the Ottawa County Sewer District; and
WHEREAS, by ~esol'ution No. 95-05 dated January 17, 1995, the Board of Commissioners
established the Ottawa County Sanitary Sewer Sub-District No. 7 (Danbury Township), No. 13 (AllenIClay
Township),. PortagetCatawba Island and Salem; and
WHEREAS; by Resolution No. 04-95 dated December 30, 2004, the Board of Ottawa County
Commissioners entered into the Agreement for Provision of Wastewater Services in the contract service area
of Erie Township; and
WHEREAS; Section la. of said Agreement for Provision of Wastewater Services recognizes the
Ottawa County Sanitary Sewer District and calls for the Board of Ottawa County Commissioners to create the
Erie Township Sub-District; and
NOW, THEREFORE, BE IT RESOLVED by the Board of Ottawa County Commissioners of the
County of Ottawa, Ohio:
SECTION 1. For the purposes stated above, the Board of Commissioners hereby establish the
Erie Township Sub-District of the Ottawa County Sewer District consisting of the area within Erie Township;
and
SECTION 2. That it is found and determined that all formal actions of this Board of County
Commissioners concerning and relating ro the adoption of this resolution were adopted in an open meeting of
this Board; and that all deliberations of this Board and of any of its committees that resulted in such formal
action, were in meetings open to the public, in compliance with applicable legal requirements of the Ohio
Revised Code; -and
SECTION 3. That a copy of this resolution be certified to the Auditor by the Clerk of the Board
of Ottawa County Commissioners.
Vote on motion: Mr. Papcun, yes; Mr. Arndt, yes; Mr. Koebel, yes.
I, Rh0nd.a Slauterbeck, ClerkfAssistant Administrator of the Board of Commissioners of Ottawa County,
Ohio, hereby do certify that the above is a true and correct copy of a resolution adopted by said Board under
said date and as same appears in Commissioners' Journal, Volume 73.
Prepared by: Sanitary Engineering Dept
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Rhonda Slauterbeck, ClerWAssistant ~dhinistrator
Board of Ottawa County Commissioners

RESOLUTIOLI NO. 06-14
RESOLUTION CREATING THE SOUTH BASS SUB-DISTRICT ONE
OF THE OTTAWA COUNTY SEWER DISTRICT
The Board of Commissioners of the County of Ottawa, Ohio, met in regular session at the office
of the Board of County Commissioners, Ottawa County Courthouse, Port Clinton, Ohio on the 21st day
of Febr~~ary, 2006, at the regular place of meeting with the following members present:
Steven IV. Arndt Carl Koebel John G. Papcun
Mr. Papcun offered the following resolution and moved its passage, which was duly seconded
by Mr. Arndt:
WHEREAS, by Resolution No. 95-08 dated January 31, 1995, the Board of Ottawa
County Commissioners established the Ottawa County Sewer District; and
WHEREAS, by Resolution No. 95-05 dated January 17, 1995, the Board of
Commissioners established the Ottawa County Sanitary Sewer Sub-District No. 7 (Danbury Township),
No. 13 (AllenIClay Township), PortageICatawba Island and Salem; and
WHEREAS, by Resolution No. 05-95 dated December 6, 2005 the Board of
Commissioners established the Ottawa County Sanitary Sewer Sub-District for Erie Township; and
WHEREAS, on December 18, 2003 the Board of Ottawa County Commissioners
approved the General Plan for South Bass Island; and
WHEREAS; by Resolution No. 04-31 dated April 29, 2004, the Board of Ottawa County
Commissioners entered into the Agreement for Provision of Water and Sanitary Sewer Services in the
unincorporated area on South Bass Island in Put-in-Bay Township; and
WHEREAS; In said Agreement for Provision of Water and Wastewater Services
recognizes the Ottawa County Sanitary Sewer District and calls for the Board of Ottawa County
Commissioners to create the South Bass Sub-District One; and
IUOW, THEREFORE, BE IT RESOLVED by the Board of Ottawa County Commissioners
of the County of Ottawa, Ohio:
SEC-TION 1. For the purposes stated above, the Board of Commissioners hereby
establish the South Bass Sub-District One of the Ottawa County Sewer District consisting of the
unincorporated area of South Bass Island in Put-in-Bay Township; and
SECTION 2. That it is found and determined that all formal actions of this Board of
County Commissioners concerning and relating to the adoption of this resolution were adopted in an
open meeting of this Board; and that all deliberations of this Board and of any of its committees that
resulted in such formal action, were in meetings open to the public, in compliance with applicable legal
requirements of the Ohio Revised Code; and
SEC-TION 3. That a copy of this resolution be certified to the Auditor by the Clerk of the
Board of Ottawa County Commissioners.
Voting aye thereon:
Mr. Arndt, yes; Mr. Koebel, yes Mr. Papcun, yes.

I, Rhonda Slauterbeck, ClerkIAssistant Administrator of the Board of Com.missioners of Ottawa
County, Ohio, hereby do certify that the above is a true and correct copy of a resolution adopted by said
Board under said date and as same appears in Commissioners' Journal, Volume 74.
\ib AD c L(
Rhonda Slauterbeck, ~lerk/~ssistant)~dministrator
Board of Ottawa County Commissioners
Prepared by: Sanitary Engineering Dept.
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Sanitary Engineering Dept. v'

T A B L E O F C O N T E N T S
CHAPTER I
1.0.0 DEFINITIONS
CHAPTER II
2.0.0 GENERAL CONDITIONS
CHAPTER III
3.0.0 WASTEWATER TREATMENT WORKS
3.1.0 Use of public sewers required
3.2.0 Private Wastewater Disposal
3.3.0 Infiltration and Inflow (I/I)
3.4.0 Prohibited Discharges
3.5.0 Limited Discharges
3.6.0 Compliance Requirements
3.7.0 Permit Requirements
3.8.0 Contractor Licensing Requirements
3.9.0 Construction Specifications Manual Authorization
3.10.0 Fees and Charges
3.11.0 Rates and Billing Methods
3.12.0 Revisions of the Rules and Regulations
CHAPTER IV
4.0.0 SANITARY SEWER PLANNING AND DESIGN
4.1.0 Plan and Profile Requirements
4.2.0 Design/Plan and Specifications Review Process
4.3.0 Ohio E.P.A. Requirements
4.4.0 Engineer's Cost Estimate
4.5.0 Performance Bond/Escrow in Lieu of a Performance Bond
4.6.0 Easements
4.7.0 Wastewater Treatment System Capacity
4.8.0 Gravity Sewers vs. Low Pressure Sewers
4.9.0 Sizing Sanitary Sewers
4.10.0 Subdivision Plat Requirements
4.11.0 Residential Grinder Pumps for Low Pressure Sewer Main Areas
APPENDIX "A" Drawings
APPENDIX "B" Assessment Policies
1. Portage/Catawba Island Sewer Project Assessment Policy
2. Gypsum Sanitary Sewer Improvement Project Assessment Policy
APPENDIX "C"
Standard Forms

C H A P T E R I
1.0.0 DEFINITIONS - Unless the context specifically indicates otherwise, the
meaning of terms used in these "Rules and Regulations" shall be as follows:
1.1.0 "BIOCHEMICAL OXYGEN DEMAND" (BOD) shall mean the quantity of
oxygen utilized in the biochemical oxidation of organic matter under
standard laboratory procedure, as prescribed in "Standard Methods", in five
days at 20 degrees Celsius, expressed in milligrams per liter.
1.2.0 "BUILDING DRAIN" (Sanitary) shall mean that part of the lowest horizontal
piping of a drainage system which receives the discharge from soil, waste,
and other drainage pipes inside the walls of the building and conveys it to
the building sewer, beginning five (5) feet beyond the foundation wall of the
building structure.
1.3.0 "BUILDING SEWER" (Sanitary) shall mean that part of the drainage system
which extends from the end of the building drain and conveys its discharge,
including the grinder pump and pressure sewer piping as applicable, to the
public service connection or other place of disposal. For a user having
more than one building, multiple building sewers may, upon approval of the
sanitary engineer, convey discharges to a common sewer which discharges
to a single service connection.
1.4.0 "CAPITAL CHARGES" shall mean those amounts paid by each premise
connected to the treatment works to pay the debt service requirements and
capital expenditures to enlarge or improve the wastewater facilities.
1.5.0 "COMBINED SEWER" shall mean a sewer receiving both surface run-off
and wastewater.
1.6.0 "COMMERCIAL USER" shall mean all retail stores, restaurants, office
buildings, laundries, other private business and service establishments.
1.7.0 "COMMON SEWER" (Collection System) shall mean the facilities used to
convey wastewater from several individual structures located on the same
parcel (lot).
1.8.0 "COMPATIBLE POLLUTANTS" shall mean the pollutants that the treatment
plant was designed to treat which are BOD, SS, and fecal coliform bacteria.
Also included are additional pollutants identified in the NPDES permit if the
publicly owned treatment works were designed to treat such pollutants and,
in fact, does remove such pollutants to a substantial degree.
1.9.0 "CONTRACTOR" shall mean any person, group, or organization
undertaking a contract under these Rules and Regulations and Construction
Specifications Manual, acting directly or through a duly qualified and
authorized representative.

1.10.0 "COUNTY" shall mean Ottawa County, Ohio.
1.11.0 "COUNTY COMMISSIONERS" shall mean the Board of County
Commissioners of Ottawa County, Ohio.
1.12.0 "COUNTY ENGINEER" shall mean County Engineer of Ottawa County,
Ohio.
1.13.0 "EASEMENT" shall mean an acquired legal right for the specific use of land
owned by others.
1.14.0 "FLOATABLE OIL" is oil, fat, or grease in a physical state such that it will
separate by gravity from wastewater by treatment in an approved
pretreatment facility.
1.15.0 "GARBAGE" shall mean the animal and vegetable waste resulting from
the handling, preparation, cooking, and serving of foods.
1.16.0 "GOVERNMENTAL" shall mean the legislative, judicial, administrative, and
regulatory activities of Federal, State, and local governments.
1.17.0 "INDUSTRIAL USER" shall mean for the purpose of industrial cost
recovery:
I. Any non-governmental, non-residential, or non-commercial user of
the treatment works which discharges to the public sanitary sewer. In
determining the amount of a user's discharge for the purposes of high
strength surcharges, the County may exclude domestic wastes or
discharges from sanitary conveniences.
II. Any user of the treatment works that discharges wastewater to the
treatment works which contains toxic pollutants or poisonous solids,
liquids, or gases in sufficient quantity either singly or by interaction
with other wastes, to contaminate the sludge of any County system, or to
injure or to interfere with any wastewater treatment process, or which
constitutes a hazard in or has an adverse effect on the waters receiving
any discharge from the treatment works.
1.18.0 "INDUSTRIAL WASTES" shall mean the wastewater from industrial
process, trade, or business as distinct from domestic or sanitary wastes.
1.19.0 "INFILTRATION" shall mean water other than wastewater that enters a
sewer system (including building drains and building sewers) from the
ground through such means as defective pipes, pipe joints, connections, or
manholes. Infiltration does not include and is distinguished from inflow.
1.20.0 "INFILTRATION/INFLOW" (I/I) see Section 3.3.0 for detailed information
and regulations.
1.21.0 "INFLOW" shall mean water other than wastewater that enters a sewer

system (including building drains and building sewers) from sources
such as roof leaders, cellar drains, yard drains, area drains, foundation
drains, drains from springs and swampy areas, manhole covers, cross
connections between storm and sanitary sewers, catch basins, cooling
towers, storm waters, surface run-off, street wash waters, or drainage.
Inflow does not include and is distinguished from infiltration.
1.22.0 "INSPECTOR" shall mean a duly appointed representative of the County
who is responsible for the enforcement of the specifications and quality of
construction.
1.23.0 "INSTITUTIONAL" shall mean social, charitable, religious, and
educational activities such as schools, churches, hospitals, nursing
homes, penal institutions, and similar institutional users.
1.24.0 "MAY" is permissive. (see "SHALL" 1.49.0)
1.25.0 "NATURAL OUTLET" shall mean any outlet, including storm sewers, into a
watercourse, pond, ditch, lake, or other body or surface or ground water
which does not require an NPDES discharge permit.
1.26.0 "NONINDUSTRIAL USER" shall mean all users of the wastewater facilities
not classified as an industrial user.
1.27.0 "NORMAL DOMESTIC WASTES" shall mean wastes which are
characterized by a per capita discharge of 75 gallons/day at a loading of
200 mg/l BOD and 240 mg/l SS (normal domestic sewage).
1.28.0 "NPDES PERMIT" shall mean National Pollutant Discharge Elimination
System permit as issued by the State of Ohio, Environmental Protection
Agency under authorization issued by the U.S. E.P.A., Region V.
1.29.0 "O.D.O.T." shall mean Ohio Department of Transportation.
1.30.0 "OPERATION AND MAINTENANCE" shall mean those functions that result
in expenditures during the useful life of the treatment works for materials,
labor, utilities, and other items which are necessary for managing and
maintaining the wastewater treatment system to achieve the capacity and
performance for which such works were designed and constructed.
1.31.0 "OPERATIONS, MAINTENANCE, AND REPLACEMENT COSTS" shall
mean labor, materials, supplies, equipment accessories, and appurtenances
costs required to operate the facilities, keep the facilities in operating
condition and maintain the capacity and performance during the service life
of the wastewater treatment works for which such works were designed and
constructed.
1.32.0 "OWNER" shall mean any person, individual, firm, company, association,
society, corporation, group, or political subdivision who is the legal owner of
the real estate involved.

1.33.0 "PERSON" means the state, any municipal corporation, political subdivision
of the state, person as defined in Section 1.59 of the Ohio Revised Code, or
interstate body created by compact.
1.34.0 "pH" shall mean the logarithm of the reciprocal of hydrogen ion
concentration. The concentration of hydrogen ions is expressed in moles
per liter of solution.
1.35.0 "PRESSURE CONTROL VENT" shall mean a device which is installed on a
grinder pump, or building sewer which is connected to a grinder pump,
to reduce pressure build-up within the wet well of the grinder pump.
1.36.0 "PRETREATMENT" shall mean the reduction of the amount of pollutants,
the elimination, or the alteration of the nature of pollutant properties in
wastewater to a less harmful state prior to or in lieu of discharging such
pollutants into the publicly owned wastewater treatment works. The
reduction or alteration can be obtained by physical, chemical, or biological
process, by process changes or by other means, except dilution.
1.36.1 “PROJECT OBSERVER” shall mean a duly appointed representative of the
County who is responsible for the enforcement of the specifications and
quality of construction.
1.37.0 "PROPERLY SHREDDED GARBAGE" shall mean the wastes from the
preparation, cooking, and dispensing of food that have been shredded to
such a degree that all particles will be carried freely under the flow
conditions normally prevailing in public sewers, with no particle greater than
1/2 inch (1.27 centimeters) in any dimension.
1.38.0 "PUBLIC SEWER" shall mean a common sewer, gravity or pressure,
subject to the jurisdiction of the Board of County Commissioners.
1.39.0 “PRIVATE SEWER" shall mean a common sewer, gravity or pressure, that
is not the jurisdiction of the Board of County Commissioners
1.40.0 "REPLACEMENT" shall mean expenditures for obtaining and installing
equipment, accessories, or appurtenances which are necessary during the
useful life of the treatment works to maintain the capacity and performance
for which such works were designed and constructed. The term "operations
and maintenance" includes replacement.
1.41.0 "RESIDENTIAL" shall mean all dwelling units such as detached, semidetached,
row-houses, mobile homes, and multi-family dwellings.
1.42.0 "RESIDENTIAL GRINDER PUMP" shall mean a self contained basin and
grinder type pump which is located on a user's property within an easement
and accepts domestic waste via the gravity building sewer, grinds and
pressurizes said waste to be injected into the public sanitary sewer, being
gravity or low pressure sewer main.

1.43.0 "SANITARY ENGINEER" shall mean the appointed representative of the
Board of County Commissioners in the Ottawa County Sanitary Engineering
Department who is a registered professional engineer.
1.44.0 "SANITARY SEWER (gravity)" shall mean a conduit that carries liquid and
water-carried wastes via conventional gravity methods from residences,
commercial buildings, industrial plants, and institutions together with minor
quantities of ground, storm, and surface waters that are not admitted
intentionally.
1.45.0 "SANITARY SEWER (pressure)" shall mean a conduit that carries liquid and
finely shredded wastes via small diameter low pressure methods from
residences, commercial buildings, industrial plants, and institutions, via a
pump station or residential grinder pump, together with minor quantities of
ground, storm, and surface waters that are not admitted intentionally.
1.46.0 "SANITARY WASTES" shall mean the combination of liquid and watercarried
wastes discharged from toilet and other wastewater plumbing
facilities.
1.47.0 "SEGREGATED DOMESTIC WASTES" are discharges from nonresidential
sources generated from normal human biological activities, separate and
distinct from industrial trade or process discharges.
1.48.0 "SERVICE CONNECTION" shall mean a pipe or conduit located within
the public right-of-way or easement boundaries which conveys
wastewater from a gravity or pressure building sewer to the gravity or
pressure public sanitary sewer main.
1.49.0 "SEWAGE" is the spent water of a community. (see "WASTEWATER"
1.62.0)
1.50.0 "SEWER" shall mean a pipe or conduit that carries wastewater or
drainage water by gravity or under pressure. Unless otherwise stated,
this term shall mean a publicly owned sanitary sewer.
1.51.0 "SEWER SERVICE CHARGES" shall mean charges levied for user
charges, capital charges, other charges for current services, or all of these.
1.52.0 "SHALL" is mandatory. (see "MAY" 1.24)
1.53.0 "SLUG" shall mean any discharge of water or wastewater which in
concentration of any constitute or in rate of flow, exceeds for any period of
duration longer than 15 minutes, more than five times the average 24 hour
concentration or flow during normal operation and shall adversely affect the
collection system and/or performance of the wastewater treatment works.
1.54.0 "STANDARD METHODS" shall mean the most recent edition of the
STANDARD METHODS FOR THE EXAMINATION OF WATER AND
WASTEWATER published by the American Public Health Association.

1.55.0 "STORM DRAIN" (sometimes termed "Storm Sewer") shall mean a drain or
sewer for conveying surface waters, ground water, or unpolluted water from
any source to an outlet.
1.56.0 "SUSPENDED SOLIDS" (SS) shall mean the total suspended matter that
either floats on the surface of or is in suspension in, water, wastewater, or
other liquids and that is removable by laboratory filtering as prescribed in
"Standard Methods" and referred to as filterable residue.
1.57.0 "TREATMENT WORKS" shall mean any and all devices and system used in
the storage, treatment recycling and reclamation of domestic or industrial
wastes of a liquid nature, or necessary to recycle or reuse water at the most
economical cost over the useful life of the works, including interceptor
sewers, outfall sewers, sewage collection systems, pumping, power, and
other equipment and their appurtenances; extensions, improvements,
remodeling, additions, and alterations thereof; elements essential to provide
reliable recycled supply, such as standby treatment units and clear well
facilities and any works, including site acquisition of the land that will be an
integral part of the treatment process or is used for ultimate disposal of
residues resulting from such treatment; or any other method or system for
preventing, abating, reducing, storing, treating, separating, or disposing of
wastewater, including storm water runoff, or industrial waste, including
waste in combined storm water and sanitary sewer systems.
1.58.0 "UNPOLLUTED WATER" is water of quality equal to or better than the
effluent criteria in effect or water that would not cause violation of receiving
water quality standards and would not be benefited by discharge to the
treatment works provided. It shall contain not more than 300 mg/l of
dissolved solids and not more than 30 mg/l of suspended solids, 30 mg/l of
biochemical oxygen demand, and 6.5 mg/l of ammonia nitrogen, and 1 mg/l
of phosphorus.
1.59.0 "USER" shall mean those premises connected to the public sewer
system.
1.60.0 "USER CHARGE" shall mean that amount paid by each premise connected
to the treatment works. This charge shall cover all operations,
maintenance, and replacement costs for the treatment works.
1.61.0 "USER CLASS" shall mean any class of users of the treatment works, as
defined in Section 3.10.2.
1.62.0 "WASTEWATER" shall mean the spent water of a community or segment of
a community. From the standpoint of source, it may be a combination of the
liquid and water carried wastes from residences, commercial buildings,
industrial plants, and institutions, together with any ground water, surface
water, and storm water that may be present.

C H A P T E R II
2.0.0 GENERAL CONDITIONS - The following are the general conditions set
forth by these "Rules and Regulations and Construction Specifications
Manual".
2.1.0 AUTHORITY - The Ohio Revised Code, Section 6117.01 enables the
Board of County Commissioners to adopt rules and regulations
governing policies essential to the operation of the Sanitary Engineering
Department under their jurisdiction.
2.2.0 OPERATION and CONTROL -The public wastewater treatment works of
Ottawa County, Ohio including all appurtenances are under the operation of
the County and its authorized agents and employees. Such control shall
include all phases and fixtures of the wastewater treatment works to the
ultimate point of usage.
2.3.0 EFFECTIVE DATE - These "Rules and Regulations" and "Construction
Specifications Manual" shall be effective on the date of adoption of a
resolution by the Board of County Commissioners and may be amended
from time to time.
2.4.0 VALIDITY - Should any section or individual provision of the "Rules and
Regulations" or "Construction Specifications Manual" be decided by the
courts to be unconstitutional or invalid, such a decision shall not affect the
validity of the "Rules and Regulations" or "Construction Specifications
Manual" as a whole or any part thereof, other than that particular portion so
held to be unconstitutional or invalid.
2.5.0 ENFORCEMENT - These "Rules and Regulations" and "Construction
Specifications Manual" shall be enforced by the Sanitary Engineering
Department as directed by the Board of County Commissioners, in
accordance with The Ohio Revised Code, Section 6117.01.
2.6.0 VIOLATION - Any infraction of the "Rules and Regulations" or "Construction
Specifications Manual" is a violation. Any person, firm, group, or
corporation, either owner or agent, who tampers with or attempts to use
facilities provided by the County without first obtaining the necessary
permits and approvals is in violation of the "Rules and Regulations" or
"Construction Specifications Manual". Any person, firm, group, or
corporation, either owner or agent, that obtains a permit or approval based
on false information made in order to deceive the County shall be held in
violation of the "Rules and Regulations" or "Construction Specifications
Manual."
2.7.0 PENALTIES - Any person, firm, group, or corporation, either owner or
agent, committing a violation of the "Rules and Regulations" or
"Construction Specifications Manual" shall be fined by the County in
accordance with The Ohio Revised Code, Sections 4933.99 and 6117.99 to
insure that remedial action will be taken to rectify the violation. This fine
shall be in effect until the violation is corrected. The violator shall be liable

and responsible for any and all damages incurred as a result of the
violation.
Any violation of any section of the "Rules and Regulations" or "Construction
Specifications Manual" for which no penalty is specifically provided shall be
punished by a fine of not more than one hundred dollars ($100.00) with
each day or act of violation considered a separate offense.
Any person who violates the "Rules and Regulations" or "Construction
Specifications Manual" shall be subject to the penalties set forth in Sections
4933.99 and 6117.99 of The Ohio Revised Code and such other penalties
as may be provided for by law and may be enjoined from threatening to
violate, violating, or continuing to violate said "Rules and Regulations" or
"Construction Specifications Manual."
Any person who fails to comply with an Order to connect issued pursuant to
Section 3.1.5 of these "Rules and Regulations" shall be subject to the
penalties specified in Sections 6117.51 and 6117.99 of The Ohio Revised
Code and such other penalties as may be provided for by law and may also
be enjoined from continuing in violation.
2.8.0 JURISDICTION - These "Rules and Regulations" and "Construction
Specifications Manual" are applicable to all persons within the County sewer
and water districts as established or amended or any other persons
receiving either sanitary sewer or water service from systems owned,
operated, or maintained by the County.
2.9.0 AGREEMENT - All persons, successors, and assigns obtaining a permit
from the Sanitary Engineering Department accept and agree to be bound by
these "Rules and Regulations" and "Construction Specifications Manual."
2.10.0 INTERPRETATION - The provisions of these "Rules and Regulations" and
"Construction Specifications" shall be the minimum requirements adopted
for the promotion of health, safety, and welfare of the constituents of the
County. These "Rules and Regulations" and "Construction Specifications"
are not intended to repeal, abrogate, annul, or in any manner interfere with
any laws or rules of any governmental units having jurisdiction that are more
stringent. Where these "Rules and Regulations" and "Construction
Specifications" impose greater restriction than those existing laws or rules,
then the provisions of these "Rules and Regulations" or "Construction
Specifications" shall govern. These "Rules and Regulations" and
"Construction Specifications Manual" may be promulgated by the County
Sanitary Engineer to cover unusual situations.
2.11.0 PERSONNEL - Inspectors, meter readers, employees, or representatives of
the County whose duty constitutes entrance upon private property shall be
equipped with proper credentials as the County may deem necessary to
identify them as agents of the County. Such authorized employees shall
have access to the premises for the proper operations and maintenance of
the County facilities. Should access of the premises be denied, the County

shall discontinue service and will not restore same until time of access is
granted.
2.12.0 TERMINATION OF SERVICE - The sanitary engineer shall have the right
to terminate sewer service immediately if it is determined that the violation
produces a dangerous, toxic, odorous, destructive, or other condition which,
in the opinion of the sanitary engineer, cannot be tolerated.
2.13.0 LIMITATION OF CONNECTIONS - The sanitary engineer shall have the
right to limit connections due to lack of capacity of any portion of the
treatment works.
2.14.0 APPEALS - The County shall establish and maintain an administrative
appeal procedure by which individual users may be heard regarding the
reasonableness of charges levied upon them.
A two (2) step administrative dispute and appeal procedure shall provide for
the following:
A. Dispute Provisions
1. If a dispute should arise in regard to the User Charges due, a written
notice shall be filed with the Sanitary Engineer within twenty-five (25)
days of the billing mailing date.
2. A notice of a dispute filed after the twenty-five (25) days period will
not relieve the User of a 10 percent addition on an adjusted amount.
3. Filing a notice of dispute shall entitle the User to a hearing before an
officer of the Sanitary Engineering Department as designated by the
Sanitary Engineer within 15 days of the notice of filing.
4. If the dispute is not resolved to the satisfaction of the User, then each
User has the right to file an appeal to the Board of County
Commissioners.
B. Appeal Provisions
1. Within 22 days of the notice of filing, each User shall have the
opportunity for written presentation and the right to have financial or
legal counsel participate in such presentation to an Appeals Board
appointed by the Board of County Commissioners.
2. Each appeal will be decided promptly, which decision shall either
uphold the original determination or allow adjustment and/or
repayment.
3. Each appeal decision will include a written statement of reasons on
which the decision is based.

4. Repayment shall be made, within 10 days, of any amounts which are
determined to be due the User or the County resulting from a ruling
from the Appeals Board regarding the Sanitary Sewer
Charges provided under Sections 3.10.4 et. seq.
5. The County shall retain all documents substantiating each
appeal.
2.15.0 SAFETY STANDARDS - All contractors working on the County wastewater
treatment system, its appurtenances, public or private, connected to said
treatment system under these "Rules and Regulations" and "Construction
Specifications Manual" shall work in accordance with all applicable O.S.H.A.
safety standards. The County shall reserve the right to stop work at any
time if the County sees or suspects any hazardous situations that may
endanger the public or employees. Work shall not resume until the
situation has been resolved. The County shall not be responsible for lost
time or reimbursement for stopping work due to a hazardous or potentially
hazardous situation caused by not following applicable safety standards.

C H A P T E R I I I
3.0.0 WASTEWATER TREATMENT WORKS
3.1.0 USE OF PUBLIC SEWERS REQUIRED
3.1.1 It shall be unlawful for any person, firm, group, or corporation to place,
deposit, or permit to be deposited in any unsanitary manner on public or
private property within the established sewer districts of the County, or in
any area under the jurisdiction of said County, any human or animal
excrement, industrial waste, garbage, or objectionable waste.
3.1.2 It shall be unlawful to discharge to any natural outlet within the established
sewer districts of the County, or in any area under the jurisdiction of said
County, any wastewater or other polluted waters except where suitable
treatment has been provided in accordance with subsequent provisions of
this Chapter.
3.1.3 It shall be unlawful to construct or maintain any privy, cesspool, ditch,
private sewer, septic tank, semi-public disposal system as defined in
Section 3709.065 of The Ohio Revised Code or other facility intended or
used for the disposal of sewage, industrial or their wastes if the premises
served by any of these facilities is accessible to a public sewer.
3.1.4 The owner of any premises located in any sewer district, his agent, leasee,
or tenant, or any other occupant of the premises, (1) upon certification by
the Sanitary Engineer that the sewer is available for use and is accessible to
the premises, and (2) upon Order of the Board of County Commissioners, is
required to connect the premises to the sewer for the purpose of
discharging sewage or other waste originating on the premises, to make use
of the public sewer and to cease the discharge of the sewage or other waste
into a cesspool, ditch, private sewer, privy, septic tank, semi-public disposal
system as defined in Section 3709.085 of The Ohio Revised Code or other
outlet.
This section (3.1.4) does not apply to the following:
A. Any discharge authorized by an NPDES permit issued under
division (J) of Section 6111.03 of The Ohio Revised Code, other than
a discharge to or from a semi-public disposal system as defined in
division (B)(1)(a) of Section 3709.085 [3709.08.5] of The Ohio
Revised Code;
B. Wastes resulting from the keeping of animals;
C. Any premises that are served by a common sewage collection system
when the foundation wall of the structure from which sewage or other
waste originates is more than two hundred (200) feet from the nearest

oundary of the right-of-way or easement within which the public sewer
is located;
D. Any premises that are served by a common sewage collection system
when both the foundation wall of the structure from which the sewage or
other waste originates and the common sewage collection system are
more than two hundred (200) feet from the nearest boundary of the
right-of-way or easement within which the public sewer is located.
3.1.5 Service of the Board of County Commissioners Order to connect shall be
made by the Sanitary Engineer and in the manner set forth in Section
6117.51 of The Ohio Revised Code. An owner, agent, leasee, tenant, or
occupant shall comply with the Board of County Commissioners' Order
within 120 days after the completion of service of the Order upon him/her.
The Board of County Commissioners may, upon application filed with the
Sanitary Engineer prior to expiration of the 120 day period, waive
compliance with the Order either temporarily or permanently and
conditionally or unconditionally.
3.2.0 PRIVATE WASTEWATER DISPOSAL
3.2.1 Upon connection of a premises to the sanitary sewer pursuant to an Order
issued under the authority of Sections 3.1.4 and 3.1.5, the owner of the
premises, his agent, leasee, tenant, or occupant shall properly abandon the
cesspool, ditch, private sewer, privy, septic tank, semi-public disposal
system, or other outlet by cleaning the facility of sludge and filling it with
suitable material in accordance with the Ohio E.P.A. and the Ottawa County
Health Department regulations for abandonment.

3.3.0 INFILTRATION AND INFLOW (I/I)
3.3.1 Purpose. Ottawa County operates and maintains sanitary sewer systems
within established county sewer districts pursuant to Ohio Revised Code,
Chapter 6117. The County operates these systems pursuant to Ohio E.P.A.
regulations and the conditions and regulations established in the County’s
NPDES permits. Excessive infiltration and stormwater inflow into these
sanitary sewer systems may result in system overflows and bypasses and
excessive loadings on treatment facilities in violation of Ohio E.P.A.
regulations and NPDES permit conditions. Additionally, these conditions
pose potential public health and safety concerns and impose unnecessary
and avoidable system costs.
Based on engineering studies sanctioned by the Ohio E.P.A., the County
has determined that its sanitary sewer systems are impacted by excessive
infiltration and stormwater inflow attributable to private property sewer
facilities. The purpose of these rules is to allow for the identification and
remediation of excessive infiltration and stormwater inflows attributable to
private sewer facilities and to establish a policy of enforcement.
3.3.2 Authority. These rules and regulations are adopted pursuant to the
authority of the Board of County Commissioners under Chapter 6117, Ohio
Revised Code, including, but not limited to, Ohio Revised Code 6117.01 and
6117.012.
3.3.3 Definitions. The following definitions apply for purposes of these rules and
regulations.
a. Average Metered Water – This is the water meter readings for a period
of usage (i.e.: a typical usage month divided by the number of days in
the monthly billing period), or yearly readings divided by 365 days, or
water reading averaged for a sanitary flow monitoring period to be
determined by the Sanitary Engineer.
b. Average Daily Metered Water Usage Rate – This is the Average Daily
Metered Water Usage divided by 1440 minutes to calculate a gallon per
minute rate of flow.
c. Dry Average Flow – The dry average flow is the amount of water in the
collection system on an average dry day expressed in gallons per day.
This flow can be measured with portable flow meters or estimated using
population equivalents or EDU’s for the collection subsystem area.
d. Establishment – Any residence, condominium, homeowner’s
association, commercial development, industrial development, or

institutional development, which has a private sanitary sewer
connection to the public sanitary sewer.
e. Infiltration – Water other than wastewater that enters a sewer system
(including sewer service connections and foundation drains) from the
ground through such means as defective pipes, pipe joints, connections
or manholes. Infiltration does not include, and is distinguished from,
inflow.
f. Inflow – Water other than wastewater that enters a sewer system
(including sewer service connections and foundation drains) from
sources such as, but not limited to, roof leaders, cellar drains, yard
drains, area drains, foundation drains, field tile, drains from springs and
swampy areas, manhole covers, cross connections between storm
sewers and sanitary sewers, catch basins, cooling towers, storm
waters, surface run-off, street wash water, or drainage. Inflow does not
include, and is distinguished from, infiltration.
g. Metered Average Dry Weather Sanitary Flow – This is the Average
Daily Metered Flow (in gallons) during a metering period which occurs
on non-storm impacted days.
h. Metered Average Dry Weather Sanitary Flow Rate – This is the Metered
Average Dry Weather Sanitary Flow (in gallons) divided by 1440
minutes in order to calculate a gallon per minute rate of flow.
i. National Average Daily Dry Weather Flow Rate Per EDU – This is the
National Average Daily Dry Weather Flow divided by 1440 minutes to
calculate a gallon per minute rate of flow.
j. Ohio EPA/U.S. EPA Theoretical Average Dry Weather Sanitary Flow –
This is the Theoretical Daily Design Flow per equivalent dwelling unit
(EDU) based on domestic usage of 80 gallons per capita day (gpcd)
and four (4) people per EDU or 320 gallons per day (gpd)/EDU for a
residential unit. All other classes are converted to EDU’s by dividing
their Daily Ohio EPA Theoretical Design Flow by 400 gpd, and then
multiplying by 320 gpd/EDU to obtain their Theoretical Average Dry
Weather Sanitary Flow in gallons per day.
k. Ohio EPA/U.S. EPA Theoretical Average Dry Weather Sanitary Flow
Rate – This is the Ohio EPA/U.S. EPA Theoretical Average Dry
Weather Sanitary Flow divided by 1440 minutes to calculate a gallon
per minute rate of flow.
l. Sanitary Engineer – The Ottawa County Sanitary Engineer.

m. Sanitary Sewers – A conduit intended to carry liquid and water-carried
waste from residences, commercial buildings, industrial plants, and
institutions together with non-excessive quantities of ground, storm, and
surface waters.
n. Sanitary Sewer User – A person, firm, or corporation owning, leasing, or
occupying real property within an Ottawa County sewer district, which
property is served by a connection to sanitary sewers maintained or
operated by the County. The real property served may be residential,
commercial, governmental, or industrial.
o. Wet Maximum Flow – (Metered) - The amount of water flowing from the
collection system during wet weather conditions with saturated soils
averaged over on 24-hour period measured in gallons per day. This
flow rate shall be measured with portable flow meters.
p. Wet Peak Flow – (Metered) – The peak incremental flow observed
flowing from the collection system during wet weather conditions with
saturated soil measured in gallons per minute. This could be in
increments of 15 minutes, but no more than hourly. This flow rate shall
be measured with portable flow meters.
q. Calculated Wet Maximum Flow – This calculated value is based on the
theoretical dry average flow value per EDU plus an appropriate I/I
allowance multiplied by the calculated number of EDUs. The value
used for this policy is 960 gpd per EDU. This value is compared to the
wet maximum flow observed over a 24-hour period for one (1) EDU.
Calculations for this value can be found in Table “A” of this section.
r. Calculated Wet Peak Flow – This calculated value is based on the
theoretical dry average flow value per EDU plus an appropriate I/I
allowance multiplied by the calculated number of EDUs. The value
used for this policy is 0.889 gpm per EDU. This value is compared to
the wet peak flow observed over a one hour period for one (1) EDU.
Calculations for this value can be found in Table “A” of this section.
3.3.4 Duty of Property Owner to Maintain. It is the duty of the owner of real
property served by a connection to sanitary sewers maintained or operated
by the County to construct, operate, and maintain all sanitary sewer facilities
located on or within the owner’s real property in accordance with all
applicable state and local laws, statutes, rules and regulations including, but
not limited to, Ohio E.P.A. regulations and the Ottawa County Sewer District
Wastewater Rules and Regulations.

3.3.5 Prohibited Inflow.
a. No person, including the property owner or sanitary sewer user, shall
connect storm water inflow to sanitary sewers maintained and operated
by the County, nor shall such person cause, permit, or allow inflow into
such sanitary sewers except by written permission of the Sanitary
Engineer.
b. Whenever the Sanitary Engineer determines that Section 3.3.5(a) has,
or is being, violated, he shall issue a written order to the property owner
and/or sanitary sewer user to disconnect such unlawful connection or
otherwise remove or relocate the unlawful inflow in accordance with
applicable building or health codes or other state or local regulations.
c. Any unlawful connection or inflow under this section constitutes a
nuisance subject to injunctive relief and abatement pursuant to Chapter
3767 of the Ohio Revised Code or as otherwise permitted by law. See
Ohio Revised Code Section 6117.012(B).
d. Any person violating this section is subject to penalties provided by
Section 2.70 of the Ottawa County Sewer District Wastewater Rules
and Regulations. Any person subject to written order of the Sanitary
Engineer pursuant to Section 3.3.5(b) is entitled to appeal pursuant to
Section 2.14.0 of the Ottawa County Sewer District Wastewater Rules
and Regulations.
e. Upon continuing violation of this section or written order issued pursuant
to this section, the Sanitary Engineer may restrict flow or disconnect
sewer service. Except in a case of emergency, disconnections shall
occur no earlier than thirty (30) days after service of written notice of
disconnection.
3.3.6 Excessive Infiltration Defined. For purposes of these rules and regulations,
“excessive infiltration” is defined to be that infiltration which violates two (2)
or more of the following standards of acceptable practice:
a. Where metered sanitary sewer flows or physical timed monitoring of the
same exceed three (3) times the water meter flows during the same
general monitoring period.
b. Where wet maximum (metered) sanitary sewer flows or physical timed
monitoring of the same exceed three (3) times the water meter flows
during the same general monitoring period.

c. Where the wet peak (metered) sanitary flow exceeds the metered
average dry weather sanitary flow rate or Average Monthly Metered
Water Usage Rate by four (4) times during any 15 minute or one hour
daily incremental period.
d. Where direct visual observation by an authorized County representative
has determined a potential infiltration contribution source and where
such occurrence is documented in a dated observation report.
e. Where the wet maximum flow measured exceeds the Ohio EPA/U.S.
EPA Theoretical Average Dry Weather (daily or monthly) Sanitary Flow
by three (3) times. Example – 3 X 320 gpd/E.D.U. in a 24 hour period
f. Where the peak flow measured exceeds the Ohio EPA/U.S. EPA
Theoretical Average Dry Weather (daily or monthly) Sanitary Flow Rate
by four (4) times for any incremental hourly period. Example – 4 X 320
gpd/E.D.U. in any 1 hour period
g. Where dye testing, smoke testing, or internal video inspection indicates
potential infiltration contribution sources which could contribute to
excessive infiltration in the system.
h. Where dry weather metered sanitary flows exceed metered water usage
by 2:1 during the metering period. This testing would be not related to
an actual rainfall event, but could be subsequent to an event.
3.3.7 Excessive Infiltration and Enforcement of Remediation. Where real
property served by a connection to sanitary sewer maintained or operated
by the County is suspected by the Sanitary Engineer of contributing
excessive infiltration and/or inflow to the County sanitary sewer system, the
Sanitary Engineer shall determine and enforce remediation as follows:
a. The Sanitary Engineer, or his agent, may conduct an inspection of the
private collection system(s) located on the subject real property. The
inspection may include visual or video observation, smoke testing, flow
metering, or use of other means commonly accepted in the industry.
b. The property owner and/or sanitary sewer user shall cooperate with the
Sanitary Engineer, and/or his agent, with the inspection including, but
not limited to, allowing reasonable access to private property and
providing pertinent data.
c. Following the flow monitoring, the Sanitary Engineer will determine the
excessive infiltration/inflow, if any, and issue a written Notice of Violation
to the property owner and/or sanitary sewer user.

d. The property owner and/or sanitary sewer user shall, within fourteen (14)
days of receipt, notify the Sanitary Engineer in writing acknowledging the
written Notice of Violation.
e. The property owner and/or sanitary sewer user shall, within thirty (30)
days after acknowledging receipt of the Notice of Violation or such other
time as the Sanitary Engineer allows, meet with the Sanitary Engineer
and/or his representative to discuss the Notice of Violation and remedial
action to be taken.
f. The property owner shall when required by the Sanitary Engineer,
within sixty (60) days after acknowledging receipt of the Notice of
Violation or such other time as the Sanitary Engineer allows, employ a
professional engineer to prepare a written Sewer System Evaluation
Survey, which identifies the following:
1. The sources of the infiltration/inflow including the means and
methods used to derive each source, testing results, videos and any
other information available.
2. Necessary actions to repair, replace, or correct defective sewer
facilities located on or within the private property to eliminate
excessive infiltration/inflow;
3. Estimated cost of repair, replacement, and/or correction;
4. Proposed schedule for remediation.
g. The property owner, when required by the Sanitary Engineer and within
one hundred fifty (150) days after acknowledging receipt of the Notice
of Violation or such other time as the Sanitary Engineer allows, shall
submit to the Sanitary Engineer an Infiltration/Inflow Remediation Plan
prepared by a professional engineer. The Remediation Plan shall
include a recommendation by the engineer identifying the remediation
actions necessary to eliminate the excessive infiltration/inflow. The
remediation action may include the repair, replacement or correction of
defective sewer facilities referenced in the engineers report using
commonly accepted industry practices including, but not limited to,
sealing, chemical grouting, pipe lining, relining, sewer and manhole
replacement.
h. The proposed remediation action shall be subject to the approval of the
Sanitary Engineer. The Sanitary Engineer shall consider the degree of
excessive infiltration/inflow, proper remediation techniques,
effectiveness, and cost. The property owner shall, within sixty (60) days
of the approval of the Remediation Plan by the Sanitary Engineer,

i. Upon the approval of the Sanitary Engineer, the property owner shall
submit to the Ohio EPA the detailed replacement plans requesting an
OEPA issued Permit to Install. The property owner shall subsequently
apply for a repair permit from the Ottawa County Sanitary Engineering
Department.
j. The property owner shall have ninety (90) days to complete the
remediation work from the date the County permit is issued.
k. The property owner may be eligible to participate in a Material
Replacement Program whereby the County will provide certain materials
needed for the remediation of the infiltration/inflow problem. The
Material Replacement Program will allow for the County to provide, at no
cost to the property owner, PVC sanitary sewer pipe and fittings,
manholes, flush outs and granular bedding stone. The County, at its
sole discretion, shall determine the extent of its participation in the
Material Replacement Program based on the professional engineer’s
Remediation Plan provided by the property owner. A Material
Replacement Agreement may be executed between the property owner
and Board of Ottawa County Commissioners as identified in Appendix
“C” after approval of the replacement plans by the Sanitary Engineer
(during the OEPA approval/PTI process).
3.3.8 Prohibitions.
a. No person, including the property owner, shall fail to comply with the
provisions of Section 3.3.7 or shall fail to remediate excessive
infiltration/inflow conditions pursuant to a written Notice of Violation
issued by the Sanitary Engineer under Section 3.3.7(c).
b. No person, including the property owner, shall cause, permit, or allow
excessive infiltration/inflow into the sanitary sewer maintained and
operated by the County after receipt of a written Notice of Violation
issued by the Sanitary Engineer pursuant to Section 3.3.7(c).
c. Any unlawful excessive infiltration/inflow under this section shall
constitute a nuisance subject to injunctive relief and abatement
pursuant to Chapter 3767 of the Ohio Revised Code or otherwise
permitted by law.
d. Upon continuing violation of this section or written Notice of Violation
issued by the Sanitary Engineer, the Sanitary Engineer may restrict flow
or disconnect sewer service. Except in a case of emergency,

disconnection shall occur no earlier than thirty (30) days after service of
a written notice of disconnection.
INFILTRATION AND INFLOW
TABLE “A”
Calculation for Infiltration/Inflow:
Since Ohio EPA uses 400 gallons per day per equivalent dwelling unit (EDU) as a
design standard and Ottawa County uses the Ohio EPA standard as a basis for current
billing, the SSES Policy was correlated with this standard while using the U.S. EPA
handbook Sewer System Infrastructure Analysis and Rehabilitation and the American
Society of Civil Engineers’ Existing Sewer Evaluation and Rehabilitation, WEF Manual
of Practice FD-6, ASCE Manuals and Reports on Engineering Practice No. 62, second
edition, as additional resources.
The Ohio EPA Standard is based on 100 gallons per capita day (gpcd) usage and four
(4) people per family or 400 gpd/EDU. The Ohio EPA 100 gpcd standard could be
further allocated as 80 gpcd for domestic flow and 20 gpcd as infiltration based on U.S.
EPA criteria.
The ASCE’s Exiting Sewer Evaluation and Rehabilitation, Existing Sewer Evaluation
and Rehabilitation, WEF Manual of Practice FD-6, ASCE Manuals and Reports on
Engineering Practice No. 62, second edition, states, “Even in a well constructed,
separated system, the ratio of wet maximum to dry average usually ranges from 2 to 3
and wet peak to dry average from 3 to 4; higher values indicated a more pronounced
problem.
A. Ohio EPA EDU = 400 gpd (based on 100 gpcd)
= 320 gpd (based on 80 gpcd domestic flow)
= Wet Max = 3 x 320 = 960 gpd/EDU
= Wet Peak = 4 x 320 = 1,280 gpd/EDU
Summary
1. The highest wet maximum flow would be 960 gpd per EDU. Under no
circumstances will the acceptable wet maximum flow exceed this amount.
2. The highest wet peak flow would be 1,280 gpd per EDU divided by 1440 minutes =
0.889 gpm. Under no circumstances will the acceptable wet peak flow rate exceed
this amount.

3.4.0 PROHIBITED DISCHARGES
3.4.1 No person(s) shall discharge or cause to be discharged any of the following
described waters or wastes to any public sewer:
A. Any gasoline, benzene, naphtha, fuel oil, or other flammable or
explosive liquid, solid, or gas.
B. Any waters containing toxic, poisonous, or malodorous solids, liquids, or
gases in sufficient quantity, either singly or by interaction with other
wastes, to injure or interfere with any waste treatment process, damage
the treatment works, constitute a hazard to humans or animals, create a
public nuisance, or create any hazard in the receiving waters of the
wastewater treatment plant.
C. Any waters or wastes having a pH lower than 5.0 or higher than 10.0 or
as otherwise required; or having any other corrosive property capable of
causing damage or hazard to the treatment works and personnel of the
treatment works.
D. Solid or viscous substances in quantities or of such size capable of
causing obstruction to the flow in sewers; or chemical substances that
may accumulate to cause obstruction to flow in sewers; or other
interference with proper operation of the treatment works such as, but
not limited to, ashes, bones, cinders, sand, mud, straw, shavings, metal,
glass, rags, feathers, tar, plastic, wood, unground garbage, whole
blood, paunch manure, hair and fleshings, entrails, or paper dishes, fish
cleanings, etc., either whole or ground by garbage
grinders.
3.5.0 LIMITED DISCHARGES
3.5.1 The following described substances, materials, waters, or waste shall be
limited in discharges to the public system from all users to concentrations or
quantities which will not harm either the treatment works or wastewater
treatment process; will not have an adverse effect on the receiving stream;
will not otherwise endanger lives, limb, public property, or constitute a
nuisance. The Sanitary Engineer may set
limitations more severe than the limitations established in the regulations
below, or in Section 3.3.1, if the Sanitary Engineer's opinion such more
severe limitations are necessary to meet the above objectives. In forming
this opinion as to the acceptability, the Sanitary Engineer will give
consideration to such factors as the quantity of subject waste in relation to
flows and velocities in the sewers, materials of construction of the sewers,
the wastewater treatment plant, and other pertinent factors.
The limitations or restrictions on material or characteristics of waste or
wastewaters discharged to the treatment works which shall not be violated
without approval of the Sanitary Engineer are as follows:

A. Wastewater having a temperature higher than 150 degrees Fahrenheit
(65.25 degrees Celsius) at point of entrance to the public sanitary
sewer.
B. Any garbage that has not been properly shredded (Section 1.31)
C. Any wastes containing iron, chromium, magnesium, copper, zinc, and
similar toxic wastes in concentrations which may interfere with the
treatment works.
D. Any waters or wastes containing odor-producing substances exceeding
limits which may be established by the Sanitary Engineer.
E. Any waters or wastes containing more than 150 mg/l of either soluble
fats, oils, emulsions, or grease.
F. Any radioactive wastes or isotopes of such half-life or concentration as
may exceed limits established by the Sanitary Engineer in compliance
with applicable State or Federal regulations.
G. Quantities of flow, concentrations, or both which constitute a "slug" as
defined herein.
H. Waters or wastes containing substances which are not amenable to
treatment or reduction by the wastewater treatment process employed,
or are amenable to treatment only to such degree that the wastewater
treatment plant effluent cannot meet the requirements of other agencies
having jurisdiction over discharge to the receiving waters.
I. Any water or wastes which, by interaction with other water or wastes in
the public sewer system, release obnoxious gases, form suspended
solids which interfere with the public sewer, or create a condition
deleterious to the treatment works and treatment process. The Sanitary
Engineer shall require all discharges to conform to all NPDES permit
requirements and any other in specified State or Federal regulations.
J. Any water or waters which produce a color which could interfere with
the treatment process, analytical tests, or impart an unnatural color to
the treatment plant's effluent.
K. Any substance which exerts a significant chlorine demand over a 30-
minute test period. Limits of chlorine demand shall be established by
the Sanitary Engineer.
3.5.2 If any waters or waste are discharged or are proposed to be discharged to
the public sewers which waters contain the substances or possess the
characteristics enumerated in Section 3.4.1, and which in the judgment of
the Sanitary Engineer, may interfere with, pass through, or otherwise

e incompatible with the treatment works, wastewater treatment process, or
receiving waters, or which otherwise create a hazard to life or constitute a
public nuisance, the Sanitary Engineer may:
A. Reject the waste;
B. Require pretreatment to an acceptable condition for discharge to
the public sanitary sewer.
C. Require control over the quantities and rates of discharge; and/or
D. Require payment to cover added cost of handling and treating the
wastes not covered by existing taxes or sewer charges under the
provisions of Sections 3.10.5, 3.10.6, 3.10.7, and 3.10.8.
3.5.3 If the Sanitary Engineer permits the pretreatment or equalization of waste
flows, the design and installation of the plants and equipment shall be
subject to the review and approval of the Sanitary Engineer and the Ohio
E.P.A. in accordance with the Ohio Revised Code, Section 6111. The
property owner shall not commence construction of such facility until he has
obtained such approvals in writing from the Sanitary Engineer and
appropriate State agencies.
3.5.4 Grease, oil, and sand separators shall be provided when, in the opinion of
the Sanitary Engineer, they are necessary for the proper handling of liquid
wastes containing grease in excessive amounts, (as specified in Section
3.5.1 e), or any flammable wastes, sand, or other harmful ingredients;
except that such separators shall not be required for private living quarters
or dwelling units. All separators shall be of a type and capacity approved by
the Sanitary Engineer and shall be
located so as to be readily and easily accessible for cleaning and
inspection.
3.5.5 Where grease, oil, and sand separators, pretreatment, or flow equalizing
facilities are provided or required for any waters or wastes, they shall be
maintained continuously in safe, satisfactory, and effective operation by the
owner(s) at his/her expense.
3.6.0 COMPLIANCE REQUIREMENTS
3.6.1 The Sanitary Engineer may require a user of sewer services to provide
information needed to determine compliance with this Chapter. These
requirements may include:
A. Wastewaters discharged at peak rate and volume over a specified
time period.
B. Chemical analysis of wastewaters as per Standard Methods in
accordance with Federal and State regulations.
C. Information on raw materials, processes, and products affecting
wastewater volume and quality.

D. Quantity and disposition of specific liquid sludge, oil, solvent, or other
materials important to sewer use control.
E. Plans and specifications approved by a registered professional engineer
of the user's property showing sewer and pretreatment facility details.
F. Details of wastewater pretreatment facilities.
G. Details of systems to prevent and control the losses of materials
through spills to the municipal sewers.
H. Such other information as may be required by the County's NPDES
permit.
3.6.2 All contributing industrial users of the treatment facilities shall pretreat any
pollutant in its wastewater which may interfere with, pass through, reduce
the utility of processed sludge, or otherwise be incompatible with the
treatment works. Pretreatment of such pollutants shall be in accordance
with applicable Federal and State regulations, and as determined by the
Sanitary Engineer. All owner(s) of any source to which pretreatment
standards are applicable, shall be in compliance with such standards within
the shortest reasonable time, but not later than the date of compliance
required by 40 CFR 403 or the date established by the Sanitary Engineer,
whichever first occurs. All owner(s) of any source to which pretreatment
standards are applicable shall submit to the Sanitary Engineer semi-annual
notices regarding specific actions taken to comply with such standards.
Such notices shall be submitted on the first day of the months of April and
October.
3.6.3 If any contributing industrial user proposes to pretreat its wastes, the design
and installation of the plants and equipment shall be subject to the review
and approval of the Sanitary Engineer.
3.6.4 When required by the Sanitary Engineer, the owner(s) of any property
serviced by a building sewer carrying industrial wastes shall install a
suitable structure(s) together with such necessary meters and other
appurtenances in the building sewer to facilitate observation, sampling, and
measurement of the wastes. Such structures, when required, shall be
accessible and safely located, and shall be constructed in accordance with
plans approved by the Sanitary Engineer. The structure shall be
installed by the owner(s) at his/her expense and shall be maintained by the
owner(s) so as to be safe and accessible at all times. Following approval
and installation, such meters may not be removed without the consent of the
Sanitary Engineer.
3.6.5 Within six (6) months after this Chapter becomes effective, each person
who discharges industrial wastes to a public sewer shall prepare and file
with the Sanitary Engineer a report that shall include pertinent data relating
to the quality and characteristics of the wastes discharged to the sewage
works. Similarly, each person desiring to make a new connection to a
public sewer for the purpose of discharging industrial wastes shall prepare

and file with the Sanitary Engineer a report that shall include actual or
predicted data relating to the quantity and characteristics of the waste to be
discharged. Such report shall be filed prior to making any connection to the
public sanitary sewer.
3.6.6 In the event of an accidental spill or slug discharge of industrial waste to the
treatment works, the industrial user shall notify the Sanitary Engineer or the
Wastewater Treatment Plant Operator immediately.
3.7.0 PERMIT REQUIREMENTS
3.7.1 No unauthorized person(s) shall uncover, make any connection with, or
opening into, use, alter, or disturb any public sewer, appurtenance, private
building sewer, or private collection sewer without first obtaining a permit
issued by the Sanitary Engineering Department.
3.7.2 Any person required by Sections 3.1.4 and 3.1.5 to connect to the County
owned wastewater treatment system shall apply for and obtain a permit to
connect from the Sanitary Engineering Department in accordance with the
procedures set forth herein. All applicable fees and charges must be
deposited (and a payment agreement signed, if applicable) with the Sanitary
Engineering Department prior to the issuance of a permit.
3.7.3 Permits to connect for building sewers connecting to newly developed
subdivisions or areas will not be issued until final construction inspection of
the sanitary sewer main has been made by the inspector.
3.7.4 Permits shall be valid for 120 days from the date of issuance. The
expiration date of the permit shall be noted on the permit issued. If a permit
expires and work has not been completed, all work shall be stopped by the
inspector and the property owner or agent shall be required to complete an
application for permit renewal provided by the Sanitary Engineering
Department and submit it along with a permit renewal fee and any other
applicable equalization fees and charges as stated in Section 3.11.0.
Additional equalization fees and charges shall be based upon the date
(month/year) the renewed permit is issued.
3.7.5 A repair permit shall be required for any repairs that are made on building
sewers or appurtenances, private collection sewers, or as deemed
necessary by the Sanitary Engineer.
3.7.6 Permits shall be available on the job site at all times until the job is
completed and approved. Posting of the permit is recommended.
3.7.7 All costs and expense incident to the installation and connection of building
sewers and appurtenances shall be borne by the owner(s). The owner(s)
shall indemnify the County from any loss or damage that may directly or
indirectly be occasioned by the installation of a building sewer or
appurtenance.

3.7.8 The issuance of a permit to connect or repair by the Sanitary Engineering
Department does not relieve the permit holder of the responsibility of
securing permits from the proper governmental or private agencies for the
permission to work in public or private rights of way or easement areas.
3.7.9 Applications for installation of sanitary sewer mains and appurtenances for
new subdivisions, sanitary sewer extensions, or any special project shall be
made on a special form furnished by the Sanitary Engineering Department.
The application shall be signed by the property owner, developer, or
president of the corporation.
A permit shall not be issued until all applicable plans/specifications,
easements, approvals, general requirements, and fees and charges have
been submitted. All applicable fees and charges shall be paid at the time
application is made for a permit.
SPECIAL PROJECTS
APPLICABLE FEES PER PHASE OF CONSTRUCTION (all sewer subdistricts):
Permit Fee
Plan Review/Inspection Fee Deposit
Connection Charges, Equalization Assessment Fees, Tap-In Fees, Unit
Sewer Service Charges, and/or Equalization Capital Charges shall be due
upon application for permit when private collection sewers on private
property are being installed and when structures are being connected at the
same time. Sanitary sewers being dedicated to the County and do not have
structures being connected at the same time shall only initially be charged a
permit fee and all inspection costs for the sewer main improvements.
(See Section 3.10.0 for a current list of fees and charges)
3.7.10 Applications for installation or repair of building sewers shall be made on a
special form furnished by the Sanitary Engineering Department.
Applications for permit shall be signed by the property owner. Applications
for a repair permit or a permit renewal may be signed by the property
owner's contractor or agent. A permit shall not be issued until all applicable
plans/specifications, easements, approvals, general requirements, and fees
and charges have been submitted.
APPLICABLE FEES PER STRUCTURE CONNECTING:
Permit Fee (all sewer sub-districts)
Inspection Fee (all sewer sub-districts)
Tap-In Fee (Salem Sewer Sub-District)
Connection Charge (Danbury Township Sewer Sub-District #7)
Unit Sewer Service Charge (Allen-Clay Sewer Sub-District #13)
Equalization Assessment Fee (Portage/Catawba Island Sewer Sub-
District)
Equalization Capital Charge (Portage/Catawba Island Sewer Sub-
District)
Agricultural Deferrment paybacks (all sewer sub-districts)

(See Section 3.10.0 for a current list of fees and charges)
3.8.0 CONTRACTOR LICENSING REQUIREMENTS
3.8.1 The property owner or the property owner's immediate family member may
construct and install, to County specifications, said sanitary sewer
improvements on their property. If the property owner or an immediate
family member does not construct or install said sanitary sewer
improvements, a contractor holding a valid license with the Sanitary
Engineering Department shall be required.
3.8.2 An immediate family member shall be defined as a: current spouse, parent,
stepparent, child, stepchild, brother, sister, stepbrother, stepsister, motherin-law,
father-in-law, or grandparent.
3.8.3 Contractors are exempt from retaining a valid contractor's license with the
Sanitary Engineering Department when said contractor is installing,
repairing, or testing County owned sanitary sewers and appurtenances and
said contractor is acting under a legally executed contract with the Board of
Ottawa County Commissioners for County designed and executed projects.
Said legally executed contracts shall not include escrow accounts with
private developers or written agreements made with private developers.
Said contractor shall be required to abide by the Rules and Regulations and
Construction Specifications Manual of the wastewater treatment systems.
In the event of a problem with said contractor, retainage from said contract
shall be held by the County until all matters of conflict have been resolved.
3.8.4 Only persons, firms, companies, or corporations of proven liability and
approved by the Sanitary Engineer, shall be permitted to construct or repair
building sanitary sewers, private collection sewers, or sanitary sewer
improvements installed by private developers to be dedicated to the County
for ownership, operations, and maintenance. Persons, firms, companies, or
corporations constructing or repairing building sewers, private collection
systems, or sanitary sewer improvements installed by a private developer
shall obtain a yearly license and furnish a performance bond on forms
provided by the Sanitary Engineering Department.
Said contractor's license shall be approved and signed by the Sanitary
Engineer or his authorized agent and shall expire on the 31st day of
December in the year in which the license is issued. The expiration date of
the license shall be marked on said license when issued.
Contractors not possessing a valid license and not under contract with the
Board of County Commissioners shall not be permitted to install or repair
any public or private appurtenances connected to the wastewater treatment
systems. A valid license may be revoked at any time by the Sanitary
Engineer or his authorized agent for any violation of the Rules and
Regulations or Construction Specifications Manual.

A contractor's license from the Sanitary Engineering Department shall be
valid for work to be performed under a permit in the sewer sub-districts
covered by these Rules and Regulations and Construction Specifications.
The following is a list of requirements that shall be met prior to issuance of a
license from the Sanitary Engineering Department:
1. Completed and signed Application for a License
2. Payment of Contractor's License Fee (See Section 3.10.3 for fee)
3. A copy of a current (valid) Workman's Compensation Certificate for
the life of the license.
4. Properly executed Performance Bond in the amount of $15,000.00
on a document provided by the Sanitary Engineering Department.
5. Proof of Insurance Certificates showing the following minimum
amounts:
Comprehensive General Liability $300,000 each occurrence
Completed Operation & Products
Liability
$ 15,000 each occurrence
Comprehensive Auto Liability
- Insurance & Bodily Injury $300,000 each person
- Liability $300,000 each occurrence
Property Damage Liability
$300,000 each occurrence
Any person or contractor doing work under these Rules and Regulations
and Construction Specifications and who is responsible for the use of
explosives or other dangerous materials shall abide by all applicable laws,
which include Section 2923.18 of The Ohio Revised Code, application shall
be made to the Ottawa County Sheriff, and upon approval of a qualified
applicant and payment of the appropriate fees, a license or temporary
permit will be issued. A copy of the license or temporary permit shall be
supplied to the Sanitary Engineer by the person or contractor.
3.9.0 CONSTRUCTION SPECIFICATIONS MANUAL AUTHORIZATION
3.9.1 All wastewater construction and repair specifications for public and private
sanitary sewer mains, building sewers, and appurtenances shall be listed in
a separate document from the Rules and Regulations and it shall be titled
"Wastewater Construction Specifications Manual." The Construction
Specifications Manual shall be considered an inclusive document to the
Rules and Regulations.
3.9.2 The Construction Specifications Manual shall be considered approved for
use upon the adoption of these Rules and Regulations by the Board of
County Commissioners.
3.9.3 Items of concern not specifically covered in the Construction Specifications
Manual shall be subject to interpretation and/or clarification by the Sanitary
Engineer.

3.10.0 FEES AND CHARGES
All applicable fees and charges shall be due-in-full upon submittal of an
application for permit or request for said services. Residential property
owners current on property taxes (no past due amount) for the parcel(s)
connecting to public sanitary sewer and water may defer payment of
connection charges (Danbury Twp.), equalization assessment fees, and
equalization capital charges (PCI-Sewer) until initial water usage or certified
occupancy, whichever occurs first. The deferment charge is equal to
$125.00 per E.D.U. The property owner shall also enter into a ‘Connection
Charges Deferral Agreement’ located in Appendix C of the Public Water
Rules and Regulations. Failure to pay applicable connection charges,
equalization assessment fees, and equalization capital charges prior to
water usage or certified occupancy, whichever occurs first, shall result in the
assessment of a ten percent (10%) penalty of the delinquent connection and
equalization fees. For delinquent charges, the County reserves the right to
(a.) certify any and all delinquent charges plus an administrative processing
fee pursuant to the county sewer district’s rules and regulations to the
County Auditor for placement upon the real property tax list and duplicate
against the property to which the charges apply; (b.) collect the unpaid
charges by actions at law in the name of the County from the Property
Owner; (c.) terminate service for the particular property until the unpaid
charges are paid in-full. Permit fees and inspection fees shall be paid in full
by the property owner at the time of application for permit.
3.10.1 Permit Fees for All Sewer Sub-Districts:
a. PERMIT FEE: $ 25.00
b. REPAIR PERMIT FEE: $ 25.00
c. PERMIT RENEWAL FEE: $ 25.00
d. INCREASED PERMIT FEE: $ 31.00/month on a
prorated basis
(PORTAGE/CATAWBA ISLAND SEWER DISTRICT ONLY)
Explanation of Permit Fees:
a. A permit fee shall be charged for every new permit to connect (or install)
issued. If more than one structure on a property is connecting to the
sewer at the same time, only one permit needs to be issued for the
property (only one permit fee required).
b. A repair permit fee shall be charged for each repair permit issued. If the
property owner is replacing, deleting, or adding less than one (1) length
of pipe, testing may not be required if the inspector deems it
unnecessary.
c. A permit renewal fee shall be charged when an original permit has
expired and the work has not been completed. A renewed permit shall
be issued upon application and payment for a permit renewal and other
equalization fees or charges, if applicable.

d. Increased permit fees are applicable only to the Portage/Catawba
Island Sewer Sub-District. Increased permit fees are charged on a per
month and prorated basis based on those properties:
(1) that were originally assessed for developed property within the
PCI-Sewer Sub-District; and,
(2) that were served an Order to connect to the public sewer system
within 120 days of the Order; and,
(3) that were granted a sixty (60) day extension; and,
(4) that have not, as of the end of the combined 180 day connection
period, connected to the public sanitary sewer.
3.10.2 Inspection Fees for All Sewer Sub-Districts:
a. INSPECTION FEE: $100.00
b. PLAN REVIEW/INSEPCTION FEE DEPOSIT: $750.00
Explanation of (Plan Review) Inspection Fees:
a. An inspection fee shall be charged for each new building sewer being
connected to the public sanitary sewer or appurtenance.
b. When new sanitary sewer mains (public or private) are installed or
extended into new subdivisions, developments, or other special projects
by private developers, the developer shall reimburse the Department for
all plan review and inspection costs incurred by the Department on the
project. A plan review/inspection fee deposit shall be required from the
developer at the time of application for permit. When final construction
approval has been granted by the Department’s inspector, all
Department plan review and inspection costs shall be calculated by the
Department. The Department shall include one (1) hour of inspection
time in the cost for the final visual inspection of the sanitary sewer
improvements to be made after one (1) year of operation (warranty
period). Any overrun in plan review/inspection costs over the original
amount deposited shall be billed to and paid by the developer. Thirty
(30) days shall be given to remit payment from the developer. If total
plan review/inspection costs are less than the original amount
deposited, the Department shall refund the difference to the developer
as soon as reasonably possible after final construction approval.
3.10.3 Contractor's License Fee:
Yearly License Fee:
$ 50.00 (see Section 3.8.0 for requirements)
3.10.4 Processing Fee (when certifying delinquent sewer charges):
Charge per account: $ 50.00
3.10.5 Connection Charge for Danbury Township Sewer Sub-District #7 only:
Danbury Twp. (excl. J.I.) $ 2,500.00/equivalent dwelling unit
(min)

Johnson’s Island Properties $ 2,826.00/equivalent dwelling unit
(min)
Explanation of Danbury Connection Charge:
A connection charge shall be charged for each new equivalent dwelling unit
being connected to (or discharging to) the Danbury Township Wastewater
Treatment System. The connection charge is the cost for new (additional)
equivalent dwelling units to “buy into” the public wastewater treatment
system by paying their share for oversizing, debt retirement, and
contribution to capital improvements on the system.
(see Danbury Equivalent Dwelling Unit factors in Section 3.11.0)
3.10.6 Tap-In Fee for Salem Sewer Sub-District only:
a. Tap-In Fee: $1,035.00/equivalent dwelling unit
Explanation of Salem Sewer Sub-District Tap-In Fee:
a. For each physical tap to the public sanitary sewer main or physical tap
to a private collection system which discharges to the public collection
system shall be subject to a Tap-In Fee shown above (a). Tap-In Fees
shall be deposited into a fund administered by the Sanitary Engineering
Department, and shall be used to offset any costs obligated to be paid
by the County per the agreement with the Village of Oak Harbor.
3.10.7 Agricultural Deferred Assessments for All Sewer Sub-Districts:
When a property is developed that has an agricultural deferred assessment
levied against it, the property owner (developer) shall deposit the entire
deferred assessment amount, along with other equalization fees and
charges, when an application for permit is submitted. The Sanitary
Engineering Department shall then reimburse the State of Ohio the amount
originally deferred at the time of the infrastructure improvements.
If a property with an agricultural deferred assessment is proposed to be
partially developed or split, the original assessment will need to be adjusted
based upon the project's assessment policy and distributed to each parcel
which is split from the original property.
If the partial development or split is proposed in a manner which would not
allow for the proportionate collection of the original agricultural deferred
assessment, the following method of collecting the partial assessment will
be utilized:
COLLECTING A PARTIAL ASSESSMENT:
Whatever portion or percentage of a parcel is developed or taken out of
agricultural use, that same portion or percentage of the parcel's assessment
must be collected and repaid to the State of Ohio.

EXAMPLE
20 Acre Parcel
Portion to be developed
Portion to remain Agricultural
ROAD
Although only 25% of the front footage is being affected by the
development, 15 of the 20 acres, or 75% of the land, is being taken out of
agricultural use. Therefore, 75% of the assessment is required to be
collected and repaid to the State of Ohio.
3.10.8 Equalization Assessment Fee for Portage/Catawba Is. Sewer Sub-
District:
a. Original Project Area: Based upon E.D.U.s, front footage,
property status, and amount originally assessed as
shown on the certified assessment role.
b. New Sewer Extension Areas: $2,465.00/equivalent dwelling unit
Explanation of PCI-W.W.T.S. Equalization Assessment Fee:
a. Properties fronting public sanitary sewers installed as part of the original
Portage/Catawba Is. Sewer Project, which were completed February
18, 1991, were assessed for the public sanitary sewer improvements in
accordance with the Assessment Policy adopted by the Board of
Ottawa County Commissioners. Calculation of the Equalization
Assessment Fee is based upon the Assessment Policy, change in the
use of the property, and the assessment amount that was either paid in
cash or certified to the tax duplicate in April, 1991.
b. Unassessed properties being served by a public sanitary sewer
extension, publicly or privately funded and installed, shall pay an
Equalization Assessment Fee based upon the minimum fee stated
above (b) per equivalent dwelling unit (factor).
3.10.9 Equalization Capital Charge for Portage/Catawba Is. Sewer Sub-
District:
Property owners connecting to the sewer system after February 1, 1992
shall be charged an Equalization Capital Charge to recover a portion of

the revenue collected to repay the debt service on the County share of
the treatment plant, pump stations, and sewer mains.
The charge shall only be applied to properties increasing sewer use
above and beyond what was certified to the final assessment role.
NOTE: Equalization Capital Charge was capped by Board of
Commissioners on November 7, 2002 at $1,581.76/E.D.U.
The calculation of the Equalization Capital Charge shall be as
follows:
Equalization Capital Charge =
Capital Charge x #months from 2/1/92 x E.D.U.s
whereas:
Capital Charge = Amount equal to the "Capital Charge" used in the
calculation of the monthly charge as stated in
Section 3.11.5 of these Rules and Regulations.
# of months = The number of months that have elapsed from
February 1, 1992 to and including the month in
which the permit to connect is issued*.
E.D.U.s =
The number of Equivalent Dwelling Units being
increased by the permit being issued.
(see PCI-Sewer Sub-District Equivalent Dwelling
Unit Factors in Section 3.11.0)
* If a permit to connect expires prior to completion of the work,
the property owner shall be required to pay Equalization
Capital Charges equal to the number of months elapsed from
the month after the month in which the permit was issued to
the month in which the renewed permit is issued.
Monthly Capital Charge Amount History:
This sub-section shall be updated each time the Capital Charge
changes (typically on a yearly basis in October unless rates are altered
during the year):
February 1, 1992 thru October 31, 1993
November 1, 1993 thru October 31, 1994
November 1, 1994 thru February 28, 1995
March 1, 1995 thru October 31, 1995
November 1, 1995 thru October 31, 1996
November 1, 1996 thru October 31, 1997
November 1, 1997 thru February 28, 1998
21 mos. @ $ 14.16/mo.
12 mos. @ $ 12.03/mo.
4 mos. @ $ 12.27/mo.
8 mos. @ $ 12.68/mo.
12 mos. @ $ 12.02/mo.
12 mos. @ $ 16.08/mo.
4 mos. @ $ 10.94/mo.

March 1, 1998 thru October 31, 1998 8 mos. @ $ 10.88/mo.
November 1, 1998 thru October 31, 1999 12 mos. @ $ 11.62/mo.
November 1, 1999 thru October 31, 2000 12 mos. @ $ 11.12/mo.
November 1, 2000 thru October 31, 2001 12 mos. @ $ 10.74/mo.
November 1, 2001 thru October 31, 2002 12 mos. @ $ 9.98/mo.
November 7, 2002 – Equalization Capital Charge capped $1,581.76/E.D.U.
3.10.10 Unit Sewer Service Charge for Allen/Clay Sewer District (District #13):
a. Phase I, II, & III Project Areas $ 1,035.00/equivalent dwelling unit
minimum
Explanation of Allen/Clay Unit Sewer Service Charge:
a. The unit sewer service charge shall be calculated in accordance with
the Allen/Clay Sewer Sub-District equivalency factors as shown in Table
“B” of Section 3.11.0 (Rates and Billing Methods) by multiplying the
number of uses times the equivalency benefits times the minimum unit
sewer service charge shown in “a” above. The unit sewer service
charge shall be paid prior to the issuance of a permit. Upon completion
of the building sewer and approval of the construction by the County or
its authorized representative, a final determination shall be made of the
actual uses and number of users. Any deviation from the actual uses or
number of users as provided on the permit application shall require an
appropriate adjustment of the unit sewer service charge. This shall be
in the manner of a refund by the County or an additional payment to the
County by the permit holder for the corresponding amount. Said
payment to the County shall be made prior to the final approval of the
building sewer. Expansion of existing uses or number of users,
connected either directly or indirectly with the system, shall require the
property owner to obtain a permit and pay the corresponding fees and
charges including the unit sewer service charge.
3.10.11 Environmental Remediation Connection Charge for all districts:
An Environmental Remediation Connection Charge is for persons,
companies, or organizations temporarily connecting an environmental
remediation system to the County’s public wastewater treatment systems.
Said connection charge shall be 25% of the total permit fees and charges
(not including the permit fee and inspection fee) that would be collected by
the County for a permanent connection to the wastewater treatment system
based upon the equivalent dwelling units of the project. A full permit fee and
inspection fee shall be due along with the Environmental Remediation
Connection Charge. Said permission for a temporary connection to the
public wastewater treatment system shall be granted for a time period of not
more than five (5) years. Temporary environmental remediation systems

may remain connected after the expiration date only with written approval of
the Sanitary Engineer and shall be required to pay an additional
Environmental Remediation Connection Charge. The Environmental
Remediation Connection Charge shall be based upon the total permit fees
and charges cost (not including the permit fee and inspection fee) that would
be collected for a permanent connection to the wastewater treatment system
and based upon the current rates at the end of the initial (temporary) period.
3.10.12 Connection Charge for Phase I, Erie Township Sanitary Sewer Sub-
District:
a. Connection Charge: $ 1,750.00 per E.D.U.
Explanation of Phase I, Erie Township Sanitary Sewer Sub-District
Connection Charge:
a. Each new connection made directly or indirectly to the Phase I, Erie
Township Sanitary Sewer (in between Camp Perry and the Port Clinton
City Corporation Limit) or each new connection made to the Willow
Beach collection system that will discharge to the Phase I, Erie
Township Sanitary Sewer shall be subject to the Connection Charge
identified above.
b. Connection Charges shall be deposited into the Phase I, Erie Township
Sanitary Sewer Sub-District Debt Retirement Fund administered by the
Ottawa County Sanitary Engineering Department and shall be utilized to
retire the up-front financial contribution of the Board of Ottawa County
Commissioners to the Phase I, Erie Township Sanitary Sewer Project,
pursuant to the Intergovernmental Agreement between Ottawa County
and the City of Port Clinton.

3.11.0 RATES AND BILLING METHODS
3.11.1 Danbury Township Wastewater Treatment System:
Commencing on or after the 20th day of July, 1983, there is levied and
assessed upon each lot, parcel of land, building or premises having any
connection to the public sanitary sewer system under jurisdiction of the
County or otherwise discharging sewage, industrial wastes, water, or other
liquids either directly or indirectly into the County wastewater treatment
system, a charge for the use and availability of the system.
Portage/Catawba Island Wastewater Treatment System:
Commencing on or after the 18th day of February, 1991, there is levied
assessed upon each lot, parcel of land, building or premises having any
connection to the public sanitary sewer system under jurisdiction of the
County or otherwise discharging sewage, industrial wastes, water, or other
liquids either directly or indirectly into the County wastewater treatment
system, a charge for the use and availability of the system.
Salem Sewer Sub-District:
Commencing on or after the 16th day of June, 1992, the Village of Oak
Harbor shall be responsible for the operations, maintenance, and billing of
the wastewater collection system. Billing information in this section shall not
be relevant to the Salem Sewer Sub- District unless specifically specified.
The County shall retain ownership of the collection system and shall be
responsible for issuing permits and inspecting new connections to the
wastewater treatment system.
Allen/Clay Sewer Sub-District:
Commencing on or after the 1st day of July, 1997, the Village of Genoa
shall be responsible for the operations, maintenance, and billing of the
wastewater collection system. Billing information in this section shall not be
relevant to the Allen/Clay Sewer Sub-District customers unless specifically
specified. The County shall retain ownership of the collection system and
shall be responsible for issuing permits and inspecting for new connections
to the wastewater collection system.
3.11.2 The users of the systems shall be divided into classes. Classes shall be
groups or users for which wastewater characteristics are approximately
equal and services provided are essentially the same. Initially, there shall
be established three (3) classes of users, as follows:
1. Industrial Users - as defined in Chapter I, Section 1.17.0
2. Nonindustrial Users - residential dwellings
3. Nonindustrial Users - commercial, institutional, and governmental
The user charges shall result in the distribution of operation, maintenance,
and replacement costs of the treatment works within the jurisdiction of the
County to each user class in proportion to such user's probable contribution

of the total wastewater loading of the treatment works. Factors such as
strength, volume, and delivery flow rate characteristics shall be included to
ensure a proportional distribution of the costs.
3.11.3 The Sanitary Engineer may establish additional classes as determined
to be necessary.
3.11.4 Charges for wastewater treatment service shall be paid by each user
connected or required to be connected to the wastewater treatment systems
and shall be computed in accordance with the probable demand a user
places on the wastewater treatment system by assignment of an
equivalency factor. The probable flow rate demand that users place on the
wastewater treatment system is correlated to the demand expected by a
single-family dwelling by the use of equivalency factors as shown on the
following pages. Equivalency factors for types of users not listed shall be
determined by the Sanitary Engineer on an individual basis:

TABLE “A”
DANBURY TWP., PORTAGE/CATAWBA IS., SALEM SEWER SUB-DISTRICTS
EQUIVALENCY FACTORS
9/5/06
CATEGORY: BREAKDOWN EQUIV. FACTOR
Single Family Dwelling per dwelling 1.000
Apartments per unit 1.000
Condominiums per unit 1.000
Mobile Homes (free standing - not in park) per unit 1.000
Mobile Home Parks
per home space
0.750*and**
Rental Cottages (no minimum w/a house) per cottage 0.250*
Efficiency Rental per unit 0.625
Assembly Halls per seat (seating capacity) 0.005*
Bowling Alleys (w/no food service) per lane 0.188*
Car Wash per automatic bay 1.500
per manual bay 1.000
Churches (small w/no kitchen facilities) per seat (seating capacity) 0.011*
Churches (large w/kitchen facilities) per seat (seating capacity) 0.017*
Condominium Storage per unit 0.250*
Country Clubs
per member
0.125*
Dance Halls per person (capacity) 0.005*
Drive-In Theater per car space (capacity) 0.013*
Dock Spaces and Rack Spaces per dock or rack 0.100**
Factories (w/no shower facilities) per employee 0.063*
Factories (w/shower facilities) per employee 0.088*
FOOD SERVICE OPERATIONS
Restaurant per seat (seating capacity) 0.088*
Restaurant next to a freeway per seat (seating capacity) 0.250*
Banquet Rooms per seat (seating capacity) 0.013*
Tavern per seat (seating capacity) 0.088*
Drive-In (curb side/drive thru) per space (vehicle capacity) 0.125*
Gas (fuel) Station first pump island 2.500
per additional pump island 1.250
Hospital (no resident employees) per bed (bed capacity) 0.750*
Institutions per resident (capacity) 0.250*
Laundries (coin operated) per machine 0.350*
Motels/Guest Rooms per unit 0.250*
Nursing and Rest Homes per patient 0.375*
per resident employee 0.250
per non-resident employee 0.125
Office Buildings per employee 0.050*
R.V Parks/Camps (w/collection sewers)
per R.V. or tent space (capacity)
R.V. Parks/Camps (primitive-dump stations)
0.313*and**
per R.V. or tent space (capacity)
0.125*and**
Retail Business per employee 0.050*
Schools (elementary) per pupil 0.038*
Schools (high & junior) per pupil 0.050*
Shopping Center (no food or laundry service)
per 100 square feet floor space 0.050/100 SF
Storage/Hangar Unit - Without restroom or living quarters per unit 0.100*
Storage/Hangar Unit - With restroom and no living quarters per unit 0.250*
Storage/Hangar Unit - With restroom and living quarters per unit 1.000

Swimming Pools (w/no shower facilities) per swimmer (capacity) 0.010
Swimming Pools (w/shower facilities) per swimmer (capacity) 0.018
Youth & Recreation Camps per person (capacity) 0.125*
(see Definitions of Categories and asterisks [*] following the Equivalency Factors)

TABLE “B”
ALLEN/CLAY (DISTRICT #13) SEWER SUB-DISTRICT
EQUIVALENCY FACTORS
9/5/06
CATEGORY: BREAKDOWN EQUIV. FACTOR
Single Family Dwelling per dwelling 1.000
Apartments-1 bedroom per unit 0.500
Apartments-2 bedroom per unit 0.750
Apartments-3 bedroom per unit 0.875
Mobile Homes (free standing - not in park) per unit 1.000
Mobile Home Parks per home space 0.750
Rental Cottages (no minimum w/a house) per cottage 0.250
Assembly Halls per seat (seating capacity) 0.005
Bowling Alleys (w/no food service) per lane 0.188
Churches (small w/no kitchen facilities) per seat (seating capacity) 0.011
Churches (large w/kitchen facilities) per seat (seating capacity) 0.017
Condominium Storage per unit 0.250*
Country Clubs
per member
0.125
Dance Halls per person (capacity) 0.005
Drive-In Theater per car space (capacity) 0.013
Dock Spaces and Rack Spaces per dock or rack 0.100
Factories (w/no shower facilities) per employee 0.063
Factories (w/shower facilities) per employee 0.088
Factories-Process Water per 400 gallons 1.000
FOOD SERVICE OPERATIONS
Restaurant per seat (seating capacity) 0.088
Restaurant next to a freeway per seat (seating capacity) 0.250
Banquet Rooms per seat (seating capacity) 0.013
Tavern per seat (seating capacity) 0.088
Drive-In (curb side/drive thru) per space (vehicle capacity) 0.125
Hospital (no resident employees) per bed (bed capacity) 0.750
Institutions per resident (capacity) 0.250
Laundries (coin operated) per machine 1.000
Motels/Guest Rooms per unit 0.250
Nursing and Rest Homes per patient 0.375
per resident employee 0.250
per non-resident employee 0.125
Office Buildings per employee 0.050
R.V Parks/Camps (w/collection sewers) per R.V. or tent space (capacity) 0.313
R.V. Parks/Camps (primitive-dump stations) per R.V. or tent space (capacity) 0.125
Retail Business per employee 0.050
Schools (elementary) per pupil 0.038
Schools (high & junior) per pupil 0.050
Service Station first bay or pump island 2.500
per additional bay or pump island1.250
Shopping Center (no food or laundry service)
per 100 square feet floor space 0.050/100 SF
Storage/Hangar Unit - Without restroom or living quarters per unit 0.100*
Storage/Hangar Unit - With restroom and no living quarters per unit 0.250*
Storage/Hangar Unit - With restroom and living quarters per unit 1.000
Swimming Pools (w/no shower facilities) per swimmer (capacity) 0.010
Swimming Pools (w/shower facilities) per swimmer (capacity) 0.018
Youth & Recreation Camps per person (capacity) 0.125
(see Definitions of Categories and asterisks [*] following the Equivalency Factors

EQUIVALENCY FACTOR DEFINITIONS
* Total equivalency factor per establishment shall be a minimum of one (1).
** If a person owns a mobile home (trailer) or recreational vehicle (travel
trailer) and a dock space simultaneously, that person's "assessment" or
"fee" shall be based on a mobile home or recreational vehicle only.
*** As determined by the Ottawa County Sanitary Engineer.
RESIDENTIAL USER CLASS:
SINGLE FAMILY DWELLING A detached building, mobile home, or recreational
vehicle located on a subdivided lot or parcel of land that is not licensed by the Ottawa
County Health Department as a Mobile Home Park or Recreational Camp.
APARTMENTS One or more attached or detached units, located on a parcel of land,
used for residential purposes and rented on a monthly or annual basis.
MOBILE HOME PARK (trailer park or manufactured home park) Any site or tract of
land under single ownership that is licensed by the Ottawa County Health Department
as a Mobile Home Park. If a mobile home park rents dock spaces with the mobile home
site, the park will only be billed for the mobile home site.
RENTAL COTTAGES Detached buildings used seasonally for recreational purposes
and are not designed for year-round occupancy. Rental cottages are commercial units
being rented on a daily or weekly basis.
EFFICIENCY RENTAL One of several units split out within a larger establishment with
total ownership held by one individual where each unit has a combined kitchen and
living area with or without a separate sleeping room. Units are rented on a monthly or
annual basis. Minimum shall be 1.000.
COMMERCIAL USER CLASS:
ASSEMBLY HALLS A building or structure use to accommodate a gathering of people
to deliberate, legislate, worship, or entertain (no kitchen or food service facilities).
BOWLING ALLEYS A building or structure use to accommodate recreational lanes or
alleys for purposes of bowling (does not include a kitchen or food service facilities).
CHURCH (small) (no food service) A building or structure used of religious worship.
CHURCH (large) (with food service) A building or structure used for religious worship,
but also is capable of preparing and/or serving food for gatherings.
CONDOMINIUM STORAGE UNITS Several units within a larger establishment each
equipped with no more than a single basic restroom, simple “slop” sink, and hose bib.
The establishment must have an official recorded document (i.e. deed restrictions or

official regulations) disallowing the units to be used as living units, overnight stay units,
or retail business units. Use of said units shall be primarily for storage and which may
include the unit owner/lessee for personal light maintenance type work.
COUNTRY CLUBS A building or structure used, by members, as a club for social and
recreational activities.
DANCE HALL A building or structure used for social dancing.
DRIVE-IN THEATER A parcel of property used as an outdoor theater allowing patrons
to be accommodated while remaining in their automobiles.
COMMERCIAL FOOD SERVICE OPERATIONS:
ORDINARY RESTAURANT (not 24-hour) A building or structure which is used as a
public eating place open for business only during the morning, afternoon, or
evening hours. Said business is not open overnight.
BANQUET ROOM(S) A building or structure which is used to conduct banquets,
receptions, and/or formal ceremonies (food service facilities on site).
RESTAURANT ALONG FREEWAY A building or structure, located adjacent to a
freeway access point, which is used as a public eating place.
Storage/Hangar Unit (w/no restroom or living quarters) - A commercial facility used
for storage, including the storage of boats or airplanes. Unit/Hangars have a slop sink
and or a hose bib only.
Storage/Hangar Unit (w/restroom and no living quarters) - A commercial facility used for
storage, including the storage of boats or airplanes. Unit/Hangars have a hose bib and a
restroom facility.
Storage/Hangar Unit (w/restroom and living/sleeping quarters) - A commercial facility
used for storage, including the storage of boats or airplanes. Hangars have a living or
sleeping quarters to accommodate for 1 or more overnight stays.
TAVERN (has very little food service) A building or structure which is open to the
public and used as an establishment where alcoholic beverages are sold to be
consumed on the premises.
CURB SERVICE (drive-in/thru) A building or structure, located on a parcel of property,
which is used as a food service facility catering to persons sitting in parked automobiles
or driving through in automobiles.
HOSPITALS A building or structure used as an institution where the sick and injured
are given medical or surgical care.
INSTITUTIONS A building or structure used as an establishment that serves to instruct
or train individuals.

LAUNDRIES (coin operated) A building or structure used to house a self-cleaning
laundry where the machines are operated by coins.
MOTELS A building or structure which provides rooms for overnight lodging. The units
are rented on a daily or weekly basis.
GUEST ROOMS A building or structure which provides room for overnight lodging.
Rooms are rented on a daily or weekly basis. A minimum of 1.000 EDU applies to a
guest house when a single family dwelling or apartment is not located within the same
structure.
NURSING & REST HOMES A building or structure used as a facility to provide nursing
care for the aged or chronically ill who are unable to care for themselves.
OFFICE BUILDING A building or structure used to house one or more kinds of
businesses transacting or supplying a service.
RECREATIONAL VEHICLE PARKS AND CAMPS (travel trailer parks) Any site or tract
of land which is licensed by the Ottawa County Health Department as a Recreational
Camp. If an RV park or camp area rents dock spaces with the sites, the camp area will
only be billed for the RV or camp site. Different EDU's are assigned to parks with
primitive camp sites and camp sites with collection sewers.
RETAIL ESTABLISHMENT A building or structure used in a commercial capacity to
sell, purchase, or exchange goods and services.
SCHOOLS A building or structure used to provide formal instruction or education to
students.
SERVICE STATIONS A building or structure use to service vehicles as a service.
SHOPPING CENTERS (without food service or laundries) A building or structure used
to house a group of retail stores and service establishments.
YOUTH and RECREATIONAL CAMPS A tract of land which includes buildings or
structures used on a seasonal basis for the harboring of individuals where the owner of
the camp provides the habitation for the individuals.
DOCK SPACES and RACK STORAGE A commercial facility used for the storage of
boats during the summer months from which a boat can be made operable within a
short period of time. This includes dry rack storage. If a dock space is rented in
conjunction with either an RV site, mobile home site, or camp site, the dock space will
not be billed.
INDUSTRIAL USER CLASS:
FACTORIES (w/no showers) A building or structure used to manufacture products and
does not have shower facilities for it's employees.

FACTORIES (w/showers) A building or structure used to manufacture products and
does provide and require its employees to use shower facilities.
CATEGORIES NOT LISTED SHALL BE DETERMINED BY THE OTTAWA COUNTY
SANITARY ENGINEER IN ACCORDANCE WITH OHIO E.P.A. GUIDELINES.
3.11.5 RATES - Each user, regardless of user class, connected to the County
wastewater treatment system shall pay the unit charges shown below
per equivalent dwelling unit or fraction thereof. The system of user
charges and capital charges shall be reviewed annually (in October) and
revised periodically as required. The current rate breakdowns are as
follows:
DANBURY TWP. SEWER SUB-DISTRICT #7 (for 1/1/10 thru 12/31/10):
MONTHLY:
User Charge
Capital Charge
TOTAL CHARGES
$ 11.48/E.D.U.
$ 15.52/E.D.U.
$ 27.00/E.D.U.
PORTAGE/CATAWBA IS. SEWER SUB-DISTRICT (1/1/10 to 12/31/10):
MONTHLY:
User Charge
Capital Charge
TOTAL CHARGES
$ 19.05/E.D.U.
$ 11.95/E.D.U.
$ 31.00/E.D.U.
SALEM SEWER SUB-DISTRICT:
Rates for the Salem Sewer Sub-District are established by the Village of
Oak Harbor who controls the billing for the Sewer Sub-District. The
rates are based upon water consumption and a minimum per month.
Contact the Village of Oak Harbor for a list of current base and usage
rates.

ALLEN/CLAY SEWER SUB-DISTRICT:
The following rates, as established and authorized by the Village of
Genoa, shall be charged as follows by the Village for sanitary sewerage
collection and treatment for property owners who are connected to the
Village of Genoa water distribution system:
Gallons of Water
Charge Per Month
First 2,000 gallons or less $ 11.32
Next 8,000 gal. $ 3.77
Next 90,000 gal. $ 2.84
Next 100,000 gal. $ 2.05
Charge per 1,000 gal. used
Any customer that wishes to connect into the sanitary sewer system that is
not connected into the Village of Genoa’s water distribution system will need
to secure a water meter from the Village of Genoa’s Utility Depart. The cost
of the water meter is $84.33 and must be paid directly to the Village. The
property owner shall be responsible for the necessary materials and labor to
install the meter. The metering device shall be installed on the service
waterline or well pump line servicing the residence for the purpose of
providing billing a monthly user fee or charge at the rate described above
(Village Ordinance 47-96).
In the event a customer wishes to connect to the sanitary sewer system that
is not connected to the Village of Genoa’s water distribution system and
does not have a water metering device on the waterline or pump line
serving the residence, said customer will be billed at a 75 gallon per day,
per person living within the residence. Said customer shall provide the
County (or Village) with a correct census of residents living within the
residence at the time of applying for a permit to connect to the sanitary
sewer. Any additions or deletions thereafter shall be reported to the Village
of Genoa Utility Billing Department. Property owners utilizing this method
shall be billed at the following rates:
(1) One person per household 2,250 gal. $ 11.32
(2) Two persons per household 4,500 gal. $ 18.86
(3) Three persons per household 6,700 gal. $ 24.80
(4) Four persons per household 9,000 gal. $ 37.71
(5) Five persons per household 11,250 gal. $ 43.32
(6) Six persons per household 13,500 gal. $ 49.00
(7) Seven persons per household 15,750 gal. $ 54.68
(8) Eight persons per household 18,000 gal. $ 63.20
(9) Nine persons per household 20,250 gal. $ 68.88
(10) Ten persons per household 22,500 gal. $ 74.56

Any business or commercial customer that connects to the sanitary sewer
system, and is not connected to the Village of Genoa’s water distribution
system, shall pay for a water metering device, materials and labor
necessary for the installation of a metering device.
In the event the Village of Genoa finds that an incorrect number of residents
was reported at the time of application for a sewer permit, or sanitary sewer
service, the applicant supplying the incorrect census shall be charged a
$25.00 fee plus they will be held responsible for a 100 gallon per day, per
person charge for each resident over the reported number of residents at
the time of the application for permit.
3.11.5.1 The sewer service charge is a continuous charge for all benefited properties
whether occupied or vacant. The current owner of the property is
responsible for payment of all service charges whether incurred under the
current ownership or a previous ownership. Sewer service charges are
levied 12 months per year and bills are issued on a monthly basis.
3.11.5.2 Revenue generated by the sewer service charge shall be deposited in an
account marked specifically for the sewer sub-district service is provided.
3.11.5.3 User charge revenue generated by the sewer service charge, as shown in
Section 3.11.5, shall be deposited in a separate account for the
corresponding sewer sub-district and be used solely for the purpose of
covering all operation, maintenance, and replacement costs of the
wastewater treatment works. User charges shall not cover any debt
service.
3.11.5.4 Capital charge revenue generated by the sewer service charge, as shown in
Section 3.11.5, shall be deposited in a separate account for the
corresponding sewer sub-district and be used for debt service and capital
expenditures.
3.11.5.5 Sewer bills, for sewer sub-districts under the billing jurisdiction of the
County, shall be mailed by the Sanitary Engineering Department on a
monthly basis unless otherwise determined by the Sanitary Engineer. The
bill shall cover the charges for each property for the previous month’s
service. Generally, bills will be mailed during the first week of the month
immediately proceeding the billing period.
3.11.5.6 Sewer bills are payable and due by 4:30 p.m. (local time) on the 20th day of
the month in which the bills were issued. In the event the 20th day of the
month, in which the sewer bill is due, falls on a weekend or on a holiday
observed by the County, sewer bills shall be due by 4:30 p.m. of the next
business day. The County shall be responsible for submitting all sewer bills
to the United States Postal Service. The County shall not assume liability
for each property owner receiving a bill once bills are placed in the mail. For
convenience, a yearly schedule of billing dates is printed on the back of
each customer's receipt portion of the bill.

3.11.5.7 After 4:30 p.m. on the day in which bills are due, any bills not paid shall be
charged a ten percent (10%) late penalty. The Ohio Revised Code, Section
6117.02, provides that when sewer service charges are not paid, the Board
of County Commissioners shall certify the same together with any penalties
to the County Auditor, who shall place them upon the real property tax list
which shall be considered a lien on such property and shall be collected in
the same manner as other taxes. The Board of County Commissioners
shall charge a $50.00 processing fee to each account certified to the County
Auditor for collection from the real property taxes. This processing fee shall
pay for expenses relating to the coordination of activities relating to the
certification process.
3.11.5.8 Sanitary sewer customers (excluding Salem Sewer Sub-District and the
Allen/Clay Sewer Sub-District customers) contesting the 10% late penalty
charged to their account(s) may be granted a one (1) time waiver of said
charge during a two (2) year period providing the following conditions are
met:
1. Requests for waiver must be submitted in writing, signed and dated
the property owner or person on record with the Sanitary Engineering
Department as being responsible for payment of charges; and,
2. No prior requests have been made and granted for a waiver during
the previous two (2) year period; and
3. In the event a second request for a penalty waiver is submitted before
the two (2) year period has elapsed, the penalty waiver may only be
approved after the customer has applied for Automated Bill Payment;
and,
4. All charges for sanitary sewer service shall be paid-in-full prior to
the next billing cycle for said service.
3.11.5.8 At least once a year, in conjunction with a regular bill, all users shall be
notified of the amount of user charges attributed specifically to operation,
maintenance, and replacement in accordance with 40 CFR 35.2140.
3.11.5.9 PCI-SEWER SUB-DISTRICT and DANBURY TOWNSHIP SEWER SUB-
DISTRICT ELECTRICAL CREDIT - Any property owner in the
Portage/Catawba Island Sewer Sub-District or the Danbury Township
Sewer Sub-District service areas supplying electrical power to a
residential grinder pump located in a recorded County easement shall be
reimbursed for the electricity by receiving a flat rate credit on their monthly
sewer bill. The flat rate credit shall be per month per single family dwelling
connected and utilizing said grinder pump. The County reserves the right to
make adjustments as deemed necessary. The flat rate credit is based upon
the average local electrical rates and the typical electrical use of a grinder
pump based on the size and amps of the pump motor.

Current Electrical Credit Rate: $2.00 per mo. per single family dwelling
connected
3.11.6 HIGH STRENGTH SURCHARGES - In addition to the sewer service rate
given in Section 3.11.5, any user discharging wastewater containing BOD in
excess of 200 mg/l or suspended solids of 240 mg/l may be required to pay
additional charges. The rates shall be as follows:
BOD
Suspended Solids
$ 0.085/lb. BOD
$ 0.071/lb. SS
These charges shall be reviewed periodically and revised as necessary.
Each user shall pay a fee for each sampling and metering required for high
strength surcharges or for ascertaining pretreatment compliance. Sampling
periods shall not exceed one 24-hour day, multiple charges will be made.
Charges for such services other than tests for BOD and SS shall be at the
actual costs thereof as computed by the Sanitary Engineer. Samples for
determining strength of wastes shall be taken after the flow has under gone
pretreatment if pretreatment facilities are used.
3.11.7 MISCELLANEOUS CHARGES - In addition to the above referenced
charges, each user shall pay the charges for miscellaneous service and
monitoring as determined by the Sanitary Engineer whenever, in his
opinion, it is deemed appropriate. The Sanitary Engineer shall turn
over to the Ottawa County Treasurer in the manner prescribed by law,
all funds received as a result of the miscellaneous charges which will be
credited to the sewer fund in the appropriate sewer sub district.
3.11.8 UNSCHEDULED CHARGES - Any system user who is responsible for
damage to the system shall be charged the full cost of repair of the damage
to the system. The cost shall include, but is not limited to, labor, equipment,
materials, administrative expense, interest on borrowed funds, engineering,
legal, or other professional fees and charges to the County by other utilities
or departments.
3.11.9 INITIAL and FINAL SEWER BILLING PROCEDURE - The following
sewer billing procedure establishes how the initial and final sanitary sewer
billing date shall be determined by the Sanitary Engineering Department:
PROPERTIES CONNECTED TO A PRESSURE SEWER VIA A
GRINDER PUMP:
When a structure's new building sewer gains access to a pressure sewer
main via a grinder pump, sewer billing shall commence on the date that the
pump core is installed, the electrical connection is completed, and
the pump is turned on and tested. The Project Observer's report shall be
signed and dated on the day the grinder pump becomes operational as

stated above. The signed permit shall then be turned into the office for
processing of the new billing.
In situations where a property owner is already being served by a grinder
pump and has requested that sewer billing be permanently discontinued,
the County will remove the grinder pump core and install a plug or cap into
the inlet pipe in the grinder pump to eliminate service to the structure. In
the event the property disconnecting from the sanitary sewer is connected
to a G.P. 2 (212 or 214) with another property owner, the building sewer
must also be permanently capped as described in the Gravity Sewer
Service section referenced below. Also, proper arrangement must be made
by the property owner to relocate the grinder pump electrical supply at his
expense, if applicable. An inspection of the structure, and building sewer if
necessary, must be performed by the Sanitary Engineer Department to
confirm that wastewater is and can no longer be generated within the
structure. On the same day of the inspection, the grinder pump core shall
be removed from the can, if possible, and placed in storage at the
wastewater treatment plant. A properly completed and signed Project
Observer’s Report form shall be submitted to the office to deactivate billing
to the property as of the recorded date of compliance with the above
requirements.
PROPERTIES CONNECTED TO A GRAVITY SANITARY SEWER MAIN:
When a structure is served by a gravity sanitary sewer main and building
sewer, billing shall commence on the date that the final inspection report
identifies:
(1) the building sewer has passed the testing and inspection; and,
(2) verification has been made that sanitary sewer service has actually
begun.
VARIANCE:
If a property owner or developer is constructing a "new" wastewater
generating structure and is installing the building sewer in the early stages
of construction, County personnel shall advise the property owner that the
sewer billing may be postponed until such time that sewer service is actually
available to a structure. County personnel shall advise the property owner
of the County's billing policy and request that the property owner sign a
special form provided by the Sanitary Engineering Department. The form is
a simple agreement allowing the postponement of the billing. A temporary
plug must be installed in the building sewer with a sticker or marking by the
inspector to resist tampering with the plug. A copy of the form must be
attached to the Project Observer’s permit copy so he knows not to turn in
the permit until "final" connection is made starting sanitary sewer service. If
the plug is tampered with or the property owner fails to notify the County of
final connection to the sanitary sewer, billing shall begin from the original
inspection date of the installation of the building sewer.

In situations where a property owner is already connected to a gravity
sanitary sewer and requests that sewer billing be permanently discontinued,
the property owner shall obtain a permit to permanently cap the building
sewer at the right-of-way. A Project Observer must witness the installation
of the building sewer cap. The property owner shall obtain a repair permit
from the County prior to reconnection to the sanitary sewer. Upon
completion, the Project Observer shall submit a report to the office
confirming compliance with this regulation and the date completed. The
billing specialist shall terminate sewer billing as of the date specified.
In the event of a catastrophic event (i.e. fire, flood, tornado...) that severely
damages or destroys a wastewater generating structure, the County will,
upon written request from the property owner, will issue a repair permit at no
cost, shut off the public water service (if applicable) and discontinue sanitary
sewer billing until such time that a new structure is built. The
discontinuation of sanitary sewer service and billing shall be handled in one
of the following methods:
a. If the property owner indicates that they do not intend to rebuild the
structure, the property owner will be required to dig up and cap the
building sewer at the road right-of-way line (property line).
b. If the property owner indicates that they will be rebuilding the
structure, the property owner shall cap the building sewer or drain at
a location that is convenient on the property. If the property is
served by Regional Water, shut off and turn on of the water meter
will determine the amount of time that sanitary sewer billing is
discontinued.
If at any time the County determines that the sanitary sewer is being used
on the property after billing has been discontinued, billing shall resume and
the property owner will be back-billed from the date the billing was
discontinued.
TO RE-ESTABLISH SERVICE:
To re-establish sanitary sewer service to a property that was connected to
the sanitary sewer at a previous point in time and then disconnected
(monthly user charge terminated) under the above referenced policy, the
property owner shall:
1. Secure a repair permit to re-establish service from the Sanitary
Engineering Dept. The standard repair permit fee shall be waived for
catastrophic events that severely damage or destroy a structure to the
point of being uninhabitable.

2. Pay a permit fee and a re-establishment fee that is equal to the sum of
twelve (12) monthly user charges (at the current monthly rate), per
equivalent dwelling unit being re-established, for the sub-district in which
it is located. Fees are waived for properties re-establishing their service
after a catastrophic event impacting the structure. If a property owner
does not use any water (zero consumption registered through the water
meter) for a minimum of twelve (12) consecutive months, and has
continued to pay the monthly sanitary sewer bill for the same 12
consecutive month period, a re-establishment fee (as defined above) will
not be required.
If a public water meter is not available to confirm zero consumption was
registered the meter for a minimum 12 consecutive month period, the
property owner may instead submit copies of their electric bills for the
same consecutive 12 month period to confirm that the structure was not
inhabited.
3. The property owner shall expose the permanent building sewer cap and
have the O.C.S.E. Project Observer verify that it has not been
tampered with or used since disconnection. If evidence shows that the
cap has been tampered with or this procedure was not followed and
connection has already taken place, the current property owner shall be
billed the total monthly user charges from the date “final” inspection was
made to discontinue billing on the structure to the current month.
3.11.10 ADDRESS CHANGES - In order to change the mailing address of a bill,
the property owner must make the request for change in writing to the
Sanitary Engineering Department. Verbal notification will not be
accepted due to possible discrepancies.
3.11.11 SERVICE CONTRACT - For property owners with rental property, a
service contract is available at the Sanitary Engineering Department. A
service contract, which has to be signed by the property owner, allows
the sewer bill to be sent directly to the tenant of the property. The
property owner still assumes full responsibility for the billing of the
property.
3.11.12 PAST DUE NOTICES - Past due notices are sent to property owners who
have not paid their sewer bill. Past due notices are sent approximately two
(2) weeks after the due date of the sewer bills on a monthly basis.
3.11.13 DELINQUENT BILLS - Delinquent bills are sent to property owners who
have unpaid final bills due to a transfer of property owners or the failure of a
tenant under a service contract to pay the sewer bill. All past due bills are
subject to a penalty.

3.11.14 BILLING REVIEW COMMITTEE - The Billing Review Committee shall
consist of the Sanitary Engineer, Administrator, and the Billing Specialist.
The Billing Review Committee shall review, discuss, and determine the
appropriateness of each sewer billing deviation requested. A memo to the
file, prepared by the Billing Specialist, must document the decision of the
review committee. Each Billing Review Committee member must initial the
memo before it is filed. After a decision has been reached, the Billing
Specialist shall prepare the approval or denial letter for the Office
Administrator's signature. The purpose of this committee is to provide a fair
and indiscriminately means of reviewing contested bills. However, it should
be noted that very few penalty policy deviation requests, if any, shall ever be
approved.
3.11.15 MARINA BILLING ADJUSTMENT POLICY - Marina owners are offered the
opportunity, once per year, to adjust their dock and rack count based upon
anticipated summer seasonal use. The revision is applicable for an entire
year and cannot be reduced again throughout the year. If, upon inspection
by the Sanitary Engineering Department, the County determines that more
docks and/or racks are being used than are being billed for, the County will
increase the EDU count based upon the actual inspection. Once again, the
revision will be applicable for a period of one (1) year from the adjustment
date. Any adjustment requested by a marina owner must be consistent with
the Ottawa County Health Department's Dock/Rack License count. Marina
EDU adjustment requests must be received, in writing, between March 1
and May 1 of each year.
3.12.0 REVISIONS OF THE RULES AND REGULATIONS
Periodically, the Sanitary Engineer shall review the Rules and Regulations,
proposed budget, customer data, fees and charges pertinent to the sanitary
sewer funds. If changes, revisions, or modifications are necessary in order
to insure that each user charge is proportional to the cost of providing that
user with wastewater treatment services, the Sanitary Engineer shall submit
the proposed revisions to the County Commissioners for ratification. The
charge system contained in
Section 3.11.0 shall be in accordance with the regulations of E.P.A.,
which currently requires:
a. The user charges shall result in the distribution of operation,
maintenance, and replacement costs of the treatment works within the
jurisdiction of the County to each user class in proportion to such user's
contribution of the total wastewater loading of the treatment works.
Factors such as strength, volume, and delivery flow rate characteristics
shall be included to insure a proportional distribution of the costs.
b. The charges shall be reviewed at least annually and revised periodically
as required.
c. The user charges shall derive revenue sufficient to meet all costs of
operation, maintenance, and replacement of the system.

d. Excess revenue collected from a class of users shall be applied to the
costs of operation and maintenance attributable to that class for the
next year and a corresponding rate adjustment shall be made.

C H A P T E R I V
4.0.0 SANITARY SEWER PLANNING AND DESIGN
This Chapter shall provide general requirements of the Sanitary Engineering
Department to be considered by private developers designing sanitary sewer
extensions, collection systems, and appurtenances connecting to the County
wastewater treatment systems. Additional requirements, beyond what is
specified in this Chapter, may be noted during the Sanitary Engineering Dept.
plan review and comment process.
4.0.1 All design criteria shall be in accordance with Ohio E.P.A. standards, Ten
State Standards, O.D.O.T., and these Rules and Regulations.
4.0.2 For purposes of this Chapter, the Ottawa County Sanitary Engineering
Department shall be referred to as the "O.C.S.E."
4.0.3 The developer of any new subdivision, or parts thereof, shall, at his/her own
expense, install sanitary sewers and appurtenances according to the
specifications of the Ohio E.P.A. and these Rules and Regulations.
4.0.4 Sanitary sewer extensions, installed by the County, into established
subdivisions having no sanitary sewer service must be petitioned by at least
51% of the property owners. The assessment process may be used.
4.0.5 All new extensions, public or private, and subsequent connections to the
wastewater treatment systems shall be subject to the applicable fees and
charges set forth in Chapter III, Section 3.10.0 of these Rules and
Regulations.
4.1.0 PLAN AND PROFILE REQUIREMENTS
Property owners or developers extending public sanitary sewer mains or
installing sanitary sewers which will be dedicated to the Board of County
Commissioners shall submit plans and specifications drawn or approved by a
professional engineer for approval. All plans and specifications shall be
reviewed and approved by the County prior to the issuance of a permit to
install.
Property owners or developers installing new or extending existing private
collection sewers which are connected to the public wastewater treatment
system shall submit plans and specifications drawn or approved by a
professional engineer for approval. All plans and specifications shall be
reviewed and approved by the County prior to the issuance of a permit to
install.
Property owners or developers installing a private building sewer to one
structure shall not be required to submit plans and specifications drawn or
approved by a professional engineer unless said private building sewer is
installed within a public right-of-way (other than a "standard" service

connection). The County shall reserve the right to require a simple sketch of
a residential building sewer from a property owner if deemed necessary.
The County shall reserve the right to require professionally drawn plans and
specifications for any proposed sanitary sewer installation when the Sanitary
Engineer and/or Ohio E.P.A. deems it necessary.
Basic information that shall be shown on all plan/profile and specifications
improvement drawings:
1. Proposed sanitary sewer mains and appurtenances locations.
2. Existing sanitary sewer mains and appurtenances locations.
3. Detail of proposed sanitary sewer connection to the existing sanitary
sewer.
4. All utilities shall be shown on the improvement drawings.
5. Manhole detail w/chimney seals requirement.
6. Service connection detail.
7. Pump station, air release manhole, or other sewer appurtenance detail,
if applicable.
8. Granular bedding and backfill requirements.
9. Other information as deemed necessary and noted during the O.C.S.E.
review process.
Additional Improvement Drawing Information:
1. Using cleanouts in lieu of a manhole at the end of sanitary sewer
extensions shall be subject to the approval of the Sanitary Engineer.
2. Service connections for single family dwellings shall not enter manholes
unless otherwise approved by the Sanitary Engineer.
3. Service connections shall be extended from the sanitary sewer main to the
property lines or edge of easement areas. Service connections shall be
extend beyond all other utilities by at least three (3) feet.
4.2.0 DESIGN/PLAN and SPECIFICATIONS REVIEW PROCESS
The following is a general overview of the O.C.S.E. plan review and approval
process:
A. A preliminary plat and/or design plans shall be submitted by the
developer or Ottawa Regional Planning Commission, if applicable, to
the O.C.S.E. for preliminary review, comment, and approval.

B. Preliminary approval with comments are sent by the O.C.S.E. to the
Ottawa Regional Planning Commission, if applicable, and the
developer and/or the engineer for the project.
C. The final plat and/or design plans with the necessary revisions are resubmitted
by the developer to the O.C.S.E. for final review and
approval.
D. Upon final approval, the O.C.S.E. shall send a letter of approval with final
comments, requirements, and fees and charges requirements to the
Ottawa Regional Planning Commission, if applicable, and the developer
and/or engineer of the project.
4.3.0 OHIO E.P.A. REQUIREMENTS
Pursuant to the Ohio Revised Code, Section 6111.44, all sanitary sewer
installations, other than a building sewer to a single unit, shall obtain Ohio
E.P.A. approval prior to construction. The O.C.S.E. shall not issue a permit to
install or connect until written Ohio E.P.A. approval has been received.
All sanitary sewer construction shall be in accordance with the regulations of
the Ohio E.P.A., Ten State Standards, and these Rules and Regulations and
Construction Specifications Manual.
The office having jurisdiction for Ottawa County is the Ohio E.P.A. Northwest
District Office, 347 N. Dunbridge Road, Bowling Green, Ohio, 43402.
(419) 352-8461
4.4.0 ENGINEER'S COST ESTIMATE
Property owners or developers installing sanitary sewers that will be
dedicated to the Board of County Commissioners for public use shall submit
an itemized cost estimate calculated by a professional engineer for the
proposed sanitary sewer improvements. Said cost estimate shall be
submitted to the O.C.S.E. prior to the issuance of a permit
4.5.0 PERFORMANCE BOND/ESCROW IN LIEU OF A PERFORMANCE BOND
Developers platting new subdivisions may have the option of installing
proposed public sanitary sewer improvements after the plat is signed by the
Board of County Commissioners and the Sanitary Engineer. The developer
shall be required to secure a performance bond, establish an escrow
account, or provide a guarantee letter of funds from a credible financial
institution prior to the plat being signed. The developer shall be
responsible for submitting a professional engineer’s cost estimate
(signed and sealed by the engineer) for the sanitary sewer
improvements. Once the construction cost estimate is approved by the
Sanitary Engineer, twenty-five percent (25%) of the approved estimate
shall be added to the construction cost estimate to help cover Ottawa

County’s administrative cost to complete the project if required to do so
by default of the developer. Ten percent (10%) of the construction cost
estimate shall be required to remain secured by the performance bond
(as a maintenance bond), escrow account, or guarantee letter of funds
for warranty purposes for a period of one (1) year from the date of final
construction approval (as documented by Ottawa County). The
developer shall also be required to enter into an agreement with the
Board of Ottawa County Commissioners for the administration of the
performance bond, escrow account, or guarantee letter of funds.
Periodically, the developer may request a draw, upon written request to the
Sanitary Engineer, on the performance bond, escrow, or guarantee letter of
funds for work that has been completed to date. The amount of each draw
on the bond, escrow, or guarantee letter of funds must be approved by the
Sanitary Engineer after reviewing the work completed as documented and
approved by the inspector. The Board of County Commissioners shall make
the final decision upon the recommendation of the Sanitary Engineer to
release money or guaranteed amount to the developer via the agent.
The ten percent (10%) warranty amount shall be held for one (1) year past
final construction inspection. After the one year warranty period, the O.C.S.E.
shall make an inspection of the sanitary sewer improvements. Upon written
approval by the County inspector and the Sanitary Engineer, the Board of
County Commissioners shall cause the bond, escrow, or guarantee letter of
funds to be released to the property owner or developer provided the
improvements pass final inspection. During the one (1) year warranty period,
the property owner or developer shall be responsible for all operations and
maintenance of the collection system. After final inspection has been
approved and the County has accepted the dedication, the County will
assume ownership, operations, and maintenance of the sanitary sewer
improvements.
4.6.0 EASEMENTS
The O.C.S.E. shall not issue a permit until a recorded copy of all necessary
easements are submitted and approved. Easement areas shown in the new
platted areas being submitted do not need additional recorded
documentation. All easements, shall indicate a perpetual easement
specifying the right to own, operate, maintain, repair, and replace the sanitary
sewer and appurtenances. Sanitary sewer mains shall require a minimum
twenty (20) foot width, unless additional utilities are being installed in the
same easement area, then additional width shall be required as deemed
necessary by the Sanitary Engineer. Building sewers shall be required to
have a minimum width of ten (10) feet.
4.7.0 WASTEWATER TREATMENT SYSTEM CAPACITY
During preliminary design, the developer shall contact the Sanitary Engineer
and discuss any potential capacity problems within the wastewater treatment
system. The Board of County Commissioners and Sanitary Engineer reserve

the right to deny access to developers requesting to connect to the
wastewater treatment system if treatment plant capacity does not exist. If
treatment plant capacity exists, but sanitary sewer or appurtenance capacity
does not exist, the County shall require the developer to upgrade the
necessary sewers or appurtenances to allow connection into the wastewater
treatment system.
4.8.0 GRAVITY SEWERS VS. LOW PRESSURE SEWERS
Developers requesting permission to install low pressure sewer mains shall
submit a written request to the Sanitary Engineer for approval prior to
completing preliminary plans and specifications. In addition to the written
request, the developer shall submit
a fifty (50) year cost effective analysis between the installation of gravity
sewer mains/appurtenances and low pressure sewer mains/appurtenances if
the County's general plan for the street/area does not specify pressure
sewers. The study shall be completed by a professional engineer. If the
study is approved by the Sanitary Engineer, the developer may continue the
design of using low pressure sewer mains and grinder pumps.
4.9.0 SIZING SANITARY SEWERS
The minimum diameter pipe sizes for sanitary sewers shall be as specified in
the Construction Specifications Manual. The established minimum gravity
sewer main diameter shall be eight (8) inches unless specifically approved by
the Ohio E.P.A. The criteria for sizing pressure sewers, if approved, shall be
submitted by the design engineer and reviewed by the Sanitary Engineer for
approval.
4.10.0 SUBDIVISION PLAT REQUIREMENTS
Prior to the Sanitary Engineer signing a subdivision plat, the following
conditions shall be met by the developer if the sanitary sewer improvements
are to be dedicated to the Board of Commissioners for public use:
1. All sanitary sewer improvements shall be installed and operational; or, a
performance/maintenance bonds (or escrow in lieu of bonds) shall be
executed by the developer in agreement with the Board of Commissioners.
2. The following dedication language shall be on the plat:
, as owner, hereby dedicates the sanitary
sewer mains (within the platted area) to the Board of County
Commissioners of Ottawa County, Ohio, exclusively to public use
this day of , 20____ .

4.11.0 RESIDENTIAL GRINDER PUMPS FOR LOW PRESSURE SEWER MAIN AREAS
4.11.1 Ottawa County Sewer District:
Developers and property owners connecting new structures to low pressure
sewer mains or force mains shall be responsible for purchasing and installing
County specified grinder pumps and appurtenances (see Section 4.12.2 for
Portage/Catawba Island Sewer Sub-District policies). The County will
assume ownership, operations, maintenance, and future replacement of the
grinder pump and control panel after installation providing that the grinder
pump meets County specifications and the property owner grants an
easement to the County for $1.00. The easement shall be a 10 foot diameter
circle around the grinder pump and it shall provide access to the grinder
pump and electrical control panel. During the installation process, the County
shall only be responsible for physically connecting the installed (by the
property owner) control wires to the grinder pump and to the energized (by
the property owner) control panel along with inserting the pump core and
pump start-up procedures. The property owner shall have all other work
completed in accordance with State and local codes prior to the County
completing their responsibilities.
4.11.2 Portage/Catawba Island Sewer Sub-District:
Developers and property owners connecting new structures to low pressure
sewer mains shall be responsible for purchasing and installing County
specified grinder pumps unless all of the following conditions are applicable to
the new structure and the property:
(Resolution 94-03 and subsequent amendments)
a. The new structure is a single family dwelling; and,
b. the vacant lot was in existence on September 29, 1989; and,
c. the vacant lot was assessed by the County under the original PCI
assessment role; and,
d. the vacant lot had a property status multiplier factor of either 0.5, or
0.25; and,
e. the vacant lot is serviced by a low pressure sewer main installed by the
County as part of the original project; and.
f. the property owner grants an easement to the County for $1.00.
If all of the above referenced conditions are applicable, the County will either
supply a grinder pump or reimburse the property owner for a County specified
grinder pump. The County's cost for said grinder pump shall not exceed
$3,500.00. Any cost for the grinder pump and appurtenances above and
beyond $3,500.00 shall be paid by the property owner. Larger vacant lots
which meet the above conditions and are split at a later date shall only
receive one (1) grinder pump or credit from the County for the original lot
area. The property owner making (granting) the property split shall submit, in
writing, to the Sanitary Engineer which split lot he/she would like the grinder
pump or credit issued.

The property owner shall be responsible for tapping the low pressure sewer
main and installing the service connection, grinder pump, pump and alarm
control wires, control panel, power to the control panel, appurtenances and
the pressure and/or gravity building sewer. The County will connect the
installed (by the property owner) control wires to the grinder pump and to the
energized (by the property owner) control panel and set the pump core for
start-up of the grinder pump.
The County will assume ownership, operations, maintenance, and future
replacement of the grinder pump and control panel provided a County
specified grinder pump is installed and the property owner grants an
easement to the County for $1.00. The easement shall be a 10 foot diameter
circle around the grinder pump and it will grant access to the grinder pump
and control panel.
(see Section 3.7.0, Section 3.10.0, and Construction Specifications Manual)

O T T A W A C O U N T Y
WASTEWATER RULES AND REGULATIONS
A P P E N D I X "A"
D R A W I N G S

SANITARY SEWER TERMS AND DEFINITIONS
BUILDING DRAIN
- the lovest horizontal pi ping of a drainage system
vhich receives the discharge of vastevater i nside
the valls of a structure and conveys through the
foundation a distance of 5 feet to the building sever.
45 DEGREE BENDS
-MAXI MUM DEGREE
ALLOWED.
I

O T T A W A C O U N T Y
WASTEWATER RULES AND REGULATIONS
A P P E N D I X "B"
A S S E S S M E N T P O L I C I E S

PORTAGEICATAWBA ISLAND SEWER DISTRICT
OTTAWA COUNTY, OHIO
ASSESSMENT POLICY
It is proposed to assess a portion of the cost of -the wastewater treatment works
providing service to lots or parcels of land. The assessment to each property is
determined on the basis of assessment units comparing each parcel of land with a
base parcel of land occupied by a single family residence, considering the base lot to
have an assessment unit of one. The base assessment for a unit of one is set at
$2.465.00, the cost approximating a portion of the project cost to provide collection
and treatment of sanitary wastes in the sewer district service area.
The calculation of the assessment for each parcel of land is thus calculated as
follows:
Assessment = Assessment Unit x $2,465.00
The assessment unit is a composite of three separate factors; equivalency factor,
frontage multiplier, and property status multiplier. The assessment unit is thus
calculated as follows:
Assessment Unit
= Equivalency Factor x Frontage Multiplier x
Property Status Multiplier
1. EQUIVALENCY FACTOR - The equivalency factor is computed on the basis
of probable demand a user places on the system. The probable flowrate
demand is correlated to the demand expected by a single family residence
by the use of equivalency factors shown below. Equivalency factors for
types of users not listed must be determined by the sanitary engineer on
an individual basis:

EQUIVALENCY FACTORS
CA'I'EGORY .
Single Family Residence per dwelling
Apartments
Condomiriiums
Mobile Home
Mobile Home Parks
Assembly Halls
per unit
per unit
free standing (not
per home space
per seat
Bowling Alleys-no food service per alley
Churches - w/no kitchen per seat
Churches - wlkitchen fac.
per seat
Country Clubs per member
Dance Halls per person
Drive-in Theaters per car space
Factories - w/no showers per employee
Factories - w/showers per employee
Restaurant (not 24 hr. service) per seat
Restaurant - w/24 hr.
Banquet Rooms
Tavern
Drive-in food service
service) per seat
per seat
per seat
per seat
Institutions per resident
Laundries - coin operated
machine
Marinas
dock rack & storage space
Motels, Sleeping Cabins
Guest Rooms
unit
unit
Efficiency Rental
unit
Nursing & Rest Homes
patient
resident employee
non-resident employee
Office Buildings
employee
R.V. Parks & Camps
W/ dump station service
W/ full sanitary hook up
Recreation Parks
per R.V. or tent space
per R.V. or tent space
park capacity
r.
~OIIT\lAI,ENCY FAC I OF
1.000
1.000
1 .ooo
in a park) 1.000

Re~ail S~ore
School - elementary
School - junior & high
Service Station
Shopping Center
Swimming Pool - no showers
Swimming Pool - w/ showers
Warehouse Facilities
Youth & Recreation Camps
per employee
per pupil
per pupil
1st bay or pump island
additional bay or pump island
per 1,000 sq. ft. no food or laundry
per swimmer capacity 0.008 -
per swimmer capacity 0.013-
per 1,000 square leet
per person
NOTES:
* Total equivalent factor per establishment shall be a minimum of one (1).
* * If a person owns a- mobile home (trailer) or recreational vehicle (travel trailer)
and a dock space simultaneously within the same subdivision or parcel of land,
that person's assessment shall be based on a mobile home or recreation vehicle
only.
* * " As determined by the Ottawa County Sanitary Engineer.
The following definitions are the purpose of determining the equivalency factors:
SINGLE FAMILY RESIDENCE - Equivalency Factor of 1.000. A detached building, mobile
home, or recreational vehicle located on a parcel of land not licensed by the Ottawa
County Health Department as a mobile home park or recreational camp.
MOBILE IIOME PARK (trailer park) - Equivalency factor of 0.750lmobile home. Any
site or tract of land under single ownership that is licensed by the Ottawa County
Health Department as a mobile home park.
EFFICIENCY RENTAL - Equivalency Factor of 0.625/unit, minimum of 1.000. One of
several units split out within a larger establishment with total ownership held by
one individual where each unit has a combined kitchen and living area with or
without a separate sleeping room. Units are rented on a monthly or annual basis.
RECREATIONAL VEHICLE CAMP (R.V. park/camp) - Equivalency factor of 0.313lspace
or 0.125/space as applicable, minimum of 1.000. Any site or tract of Iand under single
ownership that is licensed by the Ottawa County Health Department as a recreational
camp.

YOUTH AND RECKEATION CAMP - Equivalency factor of 0.125/person, minimum of
1.000. A Lracl of land and included buildings used on a seasonal basis for he
harboring of 'individuals where the owner of the camp provides the habira~ion for
the individuals.
DOCK SPACES - Equivalency factor of 0.100 per space, minimum of 1.000. A
commercial facility used for the storage of boats during the summer months from
which a boat can be made operable within a short period of time. This includes dry
rack storage.
OFFICE BUILDINGRETAIL STORE - Equivalency factor of 0.050/employee, minimum of
1.000. Retail store is a commercial establishment not otherwise listed in the
commercial user class which participates in the sale, purchase, or exchange of goods
and services.
2. FRONTAGE MULTIPLIER (F.M.) - For parcels of land occupied with a single
family residence with frontage greater than 60.99 feet, the following
multiplier is used for the determination of the assessment:
Frontage: F.M.
60.99' or less 1 .OO
61' - 80.99' 1.14
81' - 100.99 1.38
101' - 120.99' 1.63
121' or greater 1.87
The length of the lot fronting the sewer determines which multiplier LO use.
For corner lots which front the sewer on a long and short side, the frontage
multiplier is based on the side which the mailing address is on. If the comer
lot is empty and thus a mailing address has not yet been assigned. the
frontage multiplier is based on the longer side of the property which fronts
the sewer.
In cases where a commercial assessment is less than the frontage assessment,
the assessment to the commercial property will be based upon the higher
value.
3. PROPERTY STATUS MULTIPLIER (P.S.M.) - A property status multiplier is
applied 10 parcels of land depending on
he properly stalus or currenl use.

For a building located on a platted or non-platted lot (Land Use Code = SOO),
the property status shall equal #1 (1.0). For an empty buildable platted lot
(LUC = 500), the property status shall equal #2 (0.5). Also, for a structure
which generates wastewater located more than 200 feet from the sewered
right-of-way on a platted or non-platted lot (LUC =500) that will not be
connected to the system, the property status shall equal #2 (0.5). Should .
the wastewater generating structure tie into the public sewer at any time
in the future, the property status moves to #1 (1.0). For an empty buildable
non-platted lot (LUC = 500), the property status shall equal #3 (0.25). For
agricultural properties (LUC = 500) or non-buildable lots, the property
status shall equal #4 (0).
Prouertv Status: P.S.M.:
1 1 .o
2 0.5
3 0.25
4 0
However, if an agricultural property (LUC = 500) has a structure which
generates wastewater located within 200 feet of a sewered right-of-way,
the property is assigned a property status of 1 and is assessed accordingly.
If a lot is non-buildable and the adjacent lots are owned by different owners,
the property status for the non-buildable lot equals 4 and no assessment is
levied against that lot.
The following examples are given to show the calculation of an assessment
for three typical residential lots:
a. Single family home located on lot having frontage 60.99' or less:
Equivalency Factor = 1.000
Frontage Multiplier = 1.00
Property Status #1 = 1.0
Assessment = Assessment Unit x $2,465.00
= (1.000 x 1.00 x 1.0) x $2,465.00
= $2.465.00

. Single family home located on corner lot having the dimensions
of 120' x 70' with streel mailing address on 70' frontage:
Equivalency Factor = 1.000
Frontage Multiplier = 1.14
Property Status #1 = 1.0
Assessment = Assessment Unit x $2.465.00
'= (1.000 x 1.14 x 1.0) x $2,465.00
= $2,810.10
c. Empty residential lot in platted subdivision located on corner
having the dimensions of 120' x 70' (no mailing address):
Equivalency Factor = 1.000
Frontage Multiplier = 1.63
Property Status #2 = 0.5
Assessment = Assessment Unit x $2.465.00
= (1.000 x 1.63 x 0.5) x $2,465.00
= $2,008.98

ASSESSMENT CA1,CULATION GUIDELINF,S
1. If one person owns two (2) lots located adjacent to each other, one of the
following methods shall be used to calculate the assessment to the owner for
both lots:
a. If there is a house on each lot, the two (2) frontages shall be separated and
an assessment calculated individually for each lot. The property status shall
equal 1.000 for each of the two (2) lots.
b. If there is one house infringing upon both lots, the two (2) frontages shall
be combined as one (1) frontage. The property status shall equal 1 for the
combined lots.
c. If both lots are empty and buildable, the two (2) frontages shall be separated
and an assessment calculated individually for each lot. The property status
shall equal #2 for each of the two (2) lots.
d. If there is a house on one (1) lot and an empty buildable lot on the other lot,
the two (2) frontages shall be separated. The property status shall equal #1
for the lot with the house and #2 for the empty buildable lot.
2. A lot is non-buildable if an existing improvement with a permanent foundation
exists. The following is an example of this rule:
a. Case - One owner owns two (2) lots beside each other. There is a house on
.
one (1) lot and a garage on the other lot.
ASSESSMENT METHOD: The garage is an existing improvement with a
permanent foundation. The use of the garage is directly related to the use
of the adjoining lot. Therefore, the house lot frontage and the garage lot
frontage are combined as one (1) frontage. This total frontage shall be used
with a property status equal to #l.
3. A lot is non-buildable if 'the cost for improving the lot to a buildable status
exceeds twenty percent (20%) of the total average cost ($100,000.00) of a house.
(Not applicable where a lot has an existing improvement with a permanent
foundation). The following is an example of this rule:
a. Case - One owner owns two (2) lots beside each other. One lot has a house
and the other lot has very steep hilly slopes with rock out croppings.
To build on this lot would require rock excavation of 1,667 cubic yards
(15' x 30' x 100'). The cost to excavate the rock is $83.333.00 ($50.00 per cy).
ASSESSMENT METHOD: The cost for improving the lot to be buildable exceeds
$20,000.00. Therefore, the lot is nonbuildable and the frontage will be added
to the adjacent house lot frontage. The total frontage will be used with a
property status equal to 1.

4. .4 lot is non-buildable if there is a lack of frontage to build on compared to the
zoning regulations for the same subdivision. The following is an example of
this rule:
a. Case - A particular subdivision has a typical lot width of 50 feet. There is a
50 foot lot located between two (2) of the 50 foot lot owners which was split
in half. Both owners, who are adjacent to the split lot, own 25 feet of the
lot which was split.
ASSESSMENT METHOD: The lot having 25 foot frontage does not have
sufficient frontage to build on in accordance with the zoning regulations
for that subdivision. One of the adjacent owners has a house on his 50 foot
lot. We combine the non-buildable 25 feet with the 50 foot lot. The frontage
will be 75 feet with a property status equal to 1. The other 50 foot lot owner
has an empty building lot. We combine the non-buildable 25 foot lot with the
50 foot lot. The resulting frontage shall be 75 feet with a property status
equal to 2.
b. Case - A particular subdivision has a typical lot width of 60 feet. However.
due to a property split or other cause, an individual parcel having a lot
width less than 60 feet exists which, due to subdivision or Department of
Health regulations, cannot be built upon. Further, the lots on either side
of the individual parcel are owned by separate owners.
ASSESSMENT METHOD: If the property can be developed once a public sewer
is available, the parcel shall be assigned a property status equal to 2 and
assessed. If the property still cannot be developed even though a public -
sewer is available due to subdivision restrictions, the parcel shall be
assigned a property status equal to 4 and not be assessed.

GYPSUM SANITARY SEWER IMPROVEMENTS
PORTAGEICATAWBA
OTTAWA
ISLAND SEWER DISTRICT
COUNTY, OHIO
ASSESSMENT POLICY
It is proposed to assess a portion of the cost of the wastewater collection system
providing service to lots or parcels of land. The assessment to each property is
determined on the basis of assessment units comparing each parcel of land with a
base parcel of land occupied by a single family residence, considering the base lot to
have an assessment unit of one. The base assessment for a unit of one is set at
$2,465.00, the cost approximating a portion of the project cost to provide collection of
sanitary wastes in the sewer district service area.
The calculation of the assessment for each parcel of land is thus calculated as
follows:
Assessment = Assessment Unit x $2,465.00
The assessment unit is a composite of three separate factors; equivalency factor,
frontage multiplier, and property status multiplier. The assessment unit is thus
calculated as follows:
Assessment Unit
= Equivalency Factor x Frontage Multiplier x
Property Status Multiplier
1. EQUIVALENCY FACTOR - The equivalency factor is computed on the basis
of probable demand a user places on the system. The probable flowrate
demand is correlated to the demand expected by a single family residence
by the use of equivalency factors shown below. Equivalency factors for
types of users not listed must be determined by the sanitary engineer on
an individual basis:

CATEGORY
Single Family Residence
Apartments
Condominiums
Mobile Home
Mobile Home Parks
Assembly Halls
EOUIVALENCY FACTORS
per dwelling
per unit
per unit
free standing (not
per home space
per seat
Bowling Alleys-no food service per alley
Churches - w/no kitchen
Churches - wlkitchen fac.
per seat
per seat
Country Clubs per member
Dance Halls per person
Drive-in Theaters per car space
in a park)
-
1 .ooo
1 .ooo
1 .ooo
1 .OOO
0.750
0.005*
0.188*
0.011*
0.0 17*
0.125*
0.005*
0.013*
Factories - w/no showers per employee 0.063*
Factories - w/showers
per employee
Restaurant (not 24 hr. service) per seat
Restaurant - w/24 hr. service) per seat
Banquet Rooms
Tavern
Drive-in food service
per seat
per seat
per seat
Institutions per resident
Laundries - coin operated per machine 0.350
Marinas
Motels, Sleeping Cabins
Guest Rooms
Efficiency Rental
Nursing & Rest Homes
Office Buildings
R.V. Parks &-Camps
W/ dump station service
W/ full sanitary hook up
Recreation Parks
per dock rack & storage space
per unit
per unit
per unit
per patient
per resident employee
per non-resident employee
per employee
per R.V. or tent space
per R.V. or tent space
park capacity

Retail Store per employee 0.050*
School - elementary per pupil 0.038*
School - junior & high per pupil 0.050*
Service Station 1st bay or pump island 2.500
additional bay or pump island 1.250
Shopping Center per 1,000 sq. ft. no food or laundry 0.571*
Swimming Pool - no showers per swimmer capacity 0.008 - 0.013*
Swimming Pool - wl showers per swimmer capacity 0.013- 0.018*
Warehouse Facilities
per 1,000 square feet
Youth & Recreation Camps per person 0.125*
NOTES:
* Total equivalent factor per establishment shall be a minimum of one (I).
* * If a person owns a mobile home (trailer) or recreational vehicle (travel trailer)
and a dock space simultaneously within the same subdivision or parcel of land,
that person's assessment shall be based on a mobile home or recreation vehicle
only.
* * * As determined by the Ottawa County Sanitary Engineer.
The following definitions are the purpose of determining the equivalency factors:
SINGLE FAMILY RESIDENCE - Equivalency Factor of 1.000. A detached building, mobile
home, or recreational vehicle located on a parcel of land not licensed by the Ottawa
County Health Department as a mobile home park or recreational camp.
MOBILE HOME PARK (trailer park) - Equivalency factor of 0.750lmobile home. Any
site or tract of land under single ownership that is licensed by the Ottawa County
Health Department as a mobile home park.
EFFICIENCY RENTAL - Equivalency Factor of 0.625/unit, minimum of 1.000. One of
several units split out within a larger establishment with total ownership held by
one individual where each unit has a combined kitchen and living area with or
without a separate sleeping room. Units are rented on a monthly or annual basis.
RECREATIONAL VEHICLE CAMP (R.V. parklcamp) - Equivalency factor of 0.313lspace
or 0.125/space as applicable, minimum of 1.000. Any site or tract of land under single
ownership that is licensed by the Ottawa County Health Department as a recreational
camp.

YOUTH AND RECREATION CAMP - Equivalency factor of 0.125/person, minimum of
1.000. A tract of land and included buildings used on a seasonal basis for the
harboring of individuals where the owner of the camp provides the habitation for
the individuals.
DOCK SPACES - Equivalency factor of 0.100 per space, minimum of 1.000. A
commercial facility used for the storage of boats during the summer months from
which a boat can be made operable within a short period of time. This includes dry
rack storage.
OFFICE BUILDINGIRETAIL STORE - Equivalency factor of 0.050/employee, rnii~imum of
1.000. Retail store is a commercial establishment not otherwise listed in the
commercial user class which participates in the sale, purchase, or exchange of goods
and services.
2. FRONTAGE MULTIPLIER (F.M.) - For parcels of land occupied with a single
family residence with frontage greater than 60.99 feet, the following
multiplier is used for the determination of the assessment:
Frontage;
60.99' or less
F.M.
1 .OO
61' - 80.99' 1.14
81' - 100.99 1.38
101' - 120.99' 1.63
121' or greater 1.87
The length of the lot fronting the sewer determines which multiplier to use.
For comer lots which front the sewer on a long and short side, the frontage
multiplier is based on the side which the mailing address is on. If the comer
lot is empty and thus a mailing address has not yet been assigned, the
frontage multiplier is based on the longer side of the property which fronts
the sewer.
In cases where a commercial assessment is less than the frontage assessment,
the assessment to the commercial property will be based upon the higher
value.
3. PROPERTY STATUS MULTIPLIER (P.S.M.) - A property status multiplier is
applied to parcels of land depending on the property status or current use.

For a building located on a platted or non-platted lot (Land Use Code = 500).
the property status shall equal #1 (1.0). For an empty buildable platted lot
(LUC = 500). the property status shall equal #2 (0.5). Also, for a structure
which generates wastewater located more than 200 feet from the sewered
right-of-way on a platted or non-platted lot (LUC =500) that will not be
connected to the system, the property status shall equal #2 (0.5). Should
the wastewater generating structure tie into the public sewer at any time
in the future, the property status moves to #1 (1.0). For an empty buildable
non-platted lot (LUC = 500), the property status shall equal #3 (0.25). For
agricultural properties (LUC = 500) or non-buildable lots, the property
status shall equal #4 (0).
Property Statlas: P.S.M.:
1 1.0
2 0.5
3 0.25
4 0
However, if an agricultural property (LUC = 500) has a structure which
generates wastewater located within 200 feet of a sewered right-of-way,
the property is assigned a property status of 1 and is assessed accordingly.
If a lot is non-buildable and the adjacent lots are owned by different owners,
the property status for the non-buildable lot equals 4 and no assessment is
levied against that lot.
The following examples are given to show the calculation of an assessment
for three typical residential lots:
a. Single family home located on lot having frontage 60.99' or less:
Equivalency Factor = 1.000
Frontage Multiplier = 1.00
Property Status #1 = 1.0
Assessment = Assessment Unit x $2,465.00
= (1.000 x 1.00 x 1.0) x $2,465.00
= $2,465.00

. Single family home located on comer lot having the dimensions
of 120' x 70' with street mailing address on 70' frontage:
Equivalency Factor = 1.000
Frontage Multiplier = 1.14
Property Status #1 = 1.0
Assessment = Assessment Unit x $2,465.00
= (1.000 x 1.14 x 1.0) x $2,465.00
= $2,810.10
c. Empty residential lot in platted subdivision located on comer
having the dimensions of 120' x 70' (no mailing address):
Equivalency Factor = 1.000
Frontage Multiplier = 1.63
Property Status #2 = 0.5
Assessment = Assessment Unit x $2,465.00
= (1.000 x 1.63 x 0.5) x $2,465.00
= $2,008.98
1. If one person owns two (2) lots located adjacent to each other, one of the
following methods shall be used to calculate the assessment to the owner for
both lots:
a. If there is a house on each lot, the two (2) frontages shall be separated and
an assessment calculated individually for each lot. The property status shall
equal 1.000 for each of the two (2) lots.
b. If there is one house infringing upon both lots, the two (2) frontages shall
be combined as one (1) frontage. The property status shall equal 1 for the
combined lots.
c. If both lots are empty and buildable, the two (2) frontages shall be separated
and an assessment calculated individually for each lot. The property status
shall equal #2 for each of the two (2) lots.
d. If there is a house on one (1) lot and an empty buildable lot on the other lot,
the two (2) frontages shall be separated. The property status shall equal #1
for the lot with the house and #2 for the empty buildable lot.
2. A lot is non-buildable if an existing improvement with a permanent foundation
exists. The following is an example of this rule:
a. Case - One owner owns two (2) lots beside each other. There is a house on
one (1) lot and a garage on the other lot.

ASSESSMENT METHOD: The garage is an existing improvement with a
permanent foundation. The use of the garage is directly related to the use
of the adjoining lot. Therefore, the house lot frontage and the garage lot
frontage are combined as one (1) frontage. This total frontage shall be used
with a property status equal to #1.
3. A lot is non-buildable if the cost for improving the lot to a buildable status
exceeds twenty percent (20%) of the total average cost ($100,000.00) of a house.
(Not applicable where a lot has an existing improvement with a permanent
foundation). The following is an example of this rule:
a. Case - One owner owns two (2) lots beside each other. One lot has a house
and the other lot has very steep hilly slopes with rock out croppings.
To build on this lot would require rock excavation of 1,667 cubic yards
(15' x 30' x 100'). The cost to excavate the rock is $83,333.00 ($50.00 per cy).
ASSESSMENT METHOD: The cost for improving the lot to be buildable exceeds
$20,000.00. Therefore, the lot is nonbuildable and the frontage will be added
to the adjacent house lot frontage. The total frontage will be used with a
property status equal to 1.
4. A lot is non-buildable if there is a lack of frontage to build on compared to the
zoning regulations for the same subdivision. The following is an example of
this rule:
a. Case - A particular subdivision has a typical lot width of 50 feet. There is a
50 foot lot located between two (2) of the 50 foot lot owners which was split
in half. Both owners, who are adjacent to the split lot, own 25 feet of the
lot which was split.
ASSESSMENT METHOD: The lot having 25 foot frontage does not have
sufficient frontage to build on in accordance with the zoning regulations
for that subdivision. One of the adjacent owners has a house on his 50 foot
lot. We combine the non-buildable 25 feet with the 50 foot lot. The frontage
will be 75 feet with a property status equal to 1. The other 50 foot lot owner
has an empty building lot. We combine the non-buildable 25 foot lot with the
50 foot lot. The resulting frontage shall be 75 feet with a property status
equal to 2.
b. Case - A particular subdivision has a typical lot width of 60 feet. However,
due to a property split or other cause, an individual parcel having a lot
width less than 60 feet exists which, due to subdivision or Department of
Health regulations, cannot be built upon. Further, the lots on either side
of the individual parcel are owned by separate owners.
ASSESSMENT METHOD: If the property can be developed once a public sewer
is available, the parcel shall be assigned a property status equal to 2 and
assessed. If the property still cannot be developed even though a public
sewer is available due to subdivision restrictions, the parcel shall be
assigned a property status equal to 4 and not be assessed.

ION CAPITAL CHARGE
In addition to the above referenced assessment methodology, an equalization capital
charge of $345.48 per eauivalent dwelling unit (EDU1 shall be added to each assessed
parcel of land with a property status multiplier of 1.0. The equalization capital
charge, per EDU, is normally billed by the County as a standard permit charge to
recover a portion of the revenue collected to repay the debt service on the County
share of the original treatment plant and sanitary sewer improvements in the sewer
district.
In an effort to minimize the overall cost to property owners benefited by the
proposed Gypsum Sanitary Sewer Improvements, and at the same time, provide
incentive to property owners to connect to the Gypsum Sanitary Sewer System in a
timely manner, the County will limit its equalization capital charge to $345.48, per
EDU, for each existing developed parcel of land (parcels with a property status
multiplier of 1.0), provided that (1) the property owner secures a, to connect to
the sewer within 60 days of the County's Order to connect, and (2) the property owner
connects to the Gypsum Sanitary Sewer System within 180 days of the County's Order
to connect.
'
If a property owner fails to secure a permit to connect within 60 days of the County's
Order to connect, and/or fails to connect to the Gypsum Sanitary Sewer System within
180 days of the County's Order to connect, the County shall charge additional
equalization capital charges to recover the charges which would have accrued
between March 1994, and the time that the actual sewer connection is completed.

DISCONTINUATION OF SERVICE AND BILLING
TODAY’S DATE:
DATE OF TURN-OFF:
ACCOUNT NUMBER:
ADDRESS OF SERVICE:
NAME OF LEGAL PROPERTY OWNER:
REASON FOR DISCONTINUATION:
Please turn off the water to the above mentioned property on the date stated and
discontinue water and/or sewer service billing to this property (see statement * below)
*A RE-ESTABLISHMENT FEE BASED UPON WATER METER SIZE IS REQUIRED
TO BE PAID IN FULL PRIOR TO HAVING THE WATER TURNED BACK ON.
METER SIZE: = $ RE-ESTABLISHMENT FEE
5/8” – ¾” $ 264.00 3” $ 3,617.04
1” $ 438.24 4” $ 6,435.84
1 ½” $ 895.68 6” or greater $14,500.56
2” $1,603.32
*A RE-ESTABLISHMENT FEE FOR SEWER SERVICE BASED ON 12 MONTHLY
MINIMUM CHARGES IS REQUIRED TO BE PAID IN FULL PRIOR TO HAVING THE
PUBLIC WATER TURNED BACK ON OR SEWER SERVICE RESTORED.
MONTHLY CHARGE: $ x 12 = $ RE-ESTABLISHMENT FEE
TOTAL AMOUNT TO RE-ESTABLISH SERVICE: $ *
*NO RE-ESTABLISHMENT FEE BASED UPON MEETING THE MINIMUM REQUIREMENT OF 12
CONSECUTIVE MONTHS OF SERVICE CHARGES PAID WITH ZERO USAGE.
SERVICE PERIOD:
THROUGH
I HEREBY STATE THAT THE ABOVE INFORMATION IS TRUE AND I WILL ABIDE BY THE WASTEWATER AND PUBLIC
WATER SUPPLY RULES AND REGULATIONS OF OTTAWA COUNTY, OHIO.
DATE
PROPERTY OWNER
*Please note, the amount of the re-establishment fees may increase at any time, pursuant to water and/or wastewater rate increases approved
by the Board of County Commissioners.
cc:
Ottawa County Health Dept. (if water service has been discontinued)
Property owner
File

OTTAWA COUNTY SANITARY ENGINEERING DEPARTMENT
REQUEST FOR DELAY OF SANITARY SEWER BILLING
(N E W C O N S T R U C T I O N O N L Y)
Sanitary sewer billing begins on the date of final inspection of the building sewer when the property will
NOT be a public water (Regional Water) County customer. Properties that will be public water County
customers, sanitary sewer begins on the date the public water is turned on to the property.
The Sanitary Engineering Department acknowledges that there are certain circumstances when a building
sewer is installed for new construction before the dwelling is capable of discharging wastewater to the sanitary
sewer. Property owners constructing a new dwelling/building may request a DELAY IN SANITARY SEWER
BILLING (variance from the above policy for properties with no public water) by completing this form and
submitting it at the time of application for a sanitary sewer permit. By submitting this completed and signed
document, the property owner agrees to comply with the conditions stated below:
PROPERTY OWNER:
SERVICE ADDRESS:
MAILING ADDRESS:
PARCEL I.D. NUMBER:
TOWNSHIP:
TELEPHONE NUMBER:
EMAIL ADDRESS:
REGIONAL WATER CUSTOMER: YES NO
I, the above stated property owner, have applied for a permit to install a building sewer at the above
referenced property. I hereby request that the initiation of sanitary sewer (monthly) billing be
postponed until such time that (Please indicate one of the following):
A. My public water service line, which will be connected to the Regional Water
system, is activated (turned-on); or,
B. I personally notify the Sanitary Engineering Department that the indoor plumbing
has been completed. I will have water service from a private well or other public
agency other than the Sanitary Engineering Department.
I understand that the Sanitary Engineering Department will bill me (at the standard rate) for sanitary sewer
charges back to the date of final inspection if I fail to notify the Department when the indoor plumbing has been
completed (or can be used to discharge wastewater) or if the Department determines, at anytime during the delay
period, that wastewater is or has been discharged to the sanitary sewer.
I also understand that, if I am (or will be) a Regional Water customer, I am responsible for informing the
Sanitary Engineering Department inspector (or representative on site) that I do NOT want my water service
activated (turned-on) at the time of final inspection of the water service line because it will cause my sanitary
sewer billing to begin as stated above. When I am ready to activate public water and sanitary sewer service, I
will contact the Sanitary Engineering Department to have the water activated and billing for both services shall
begin.
PROPERTY OWNER SIGNATURE:
DATE:
FOR OFFICE USE: PERMIT # ADMIN. APPROVAL BY: DATE:

OTTAWA COUNTY SANITARY ENGINEERING DEPARTMENT
CUSTOMER PENALTY WAIVER FORM
Customer Name
Date
Account Number
Service Address
On February 6, 1996, it was moved and amended by the Board of Ottawa County
Commissioners to authorize an addition to the Rules and Regulations of the following sewer and
water districts and systems effective January 1, 1996:
Ottawa County Sewer District
Wastewater Section 3.11.5.8
Public Water Supply Section 3.12 M
Water and/or sewer customers contesting the 10% late penalty charged to their accounts may be
granted a one time waiver of said charge during a two year period of Ottawa County providing
the following conditions are met:
1. Requests for waiver must be submitted in writing,
signed and dated by the property owner or person
on record with the Sanitary Engineering Department
as responsible for payment of charges.
2. Has a prior request been made and granted for a
waiver during the previous two year period
3. All charges for water and/or sewer service shall be
paid in full prior to the next billing cycle for said.
service.
Customer notified on _____________________________ and informed of the following:
_______________
_______________
1. Waiver of 10% late penalty was granted. Waiver will not be
considered and/or granted again until two years following current
consideration.
2. Waiver will not be granted. Previous waiver granted
Date
Sanitary Engineering Department

PAYMENT AGREEMENT
I, AGREE TO PAY THE WATER & SEWER SERVICE BILL FOR
(APPLICANT’S NAME)
ACCOUNT INCURRED AT . THE AMOUNT
(ACCOUNT NUMBER)
(SERVICE ADDRESS)
DUE AS OF IS $ . PAYMENT WILL BE MADE AS FOLLOWS:
(DATE)
(TOTAL BALANCE DUE)
DOWN PAYMENT OF $ AND THE BALANCE IN INSTALLMENTS OF $
PER MONTH.
(MINIMUM $10.00)
Your minimum monthly p ayment will be $ .
I UNDERSTAND THAT CHARGES MUST BE KEPT CURRENT AND FAILURE TO ADHERE TO
THIS PAYMENT AGREEMENT WILL RESULT IN WATER SERVICE BEING SHUT OFF
WITHOUT FURTHER NOTICE. THE WATER WILL NOT BE TURNED ON AGAIN UNTIL ALL
DELINQUENT BILLS ARE PAID IN FULL INCLUDING THE $25.00 TURN ON FEE.
RENTAL PROPERTIES:
I FURTHER UNDERSTAND THAT THE PROPERTY OWNER MUST APPROVE THIS PAYMENT AGREEMENT
PRIOR TO THE COUNTY'S ACCEPTANCE. IF THE PROPERTY OWNER FAILS TO APPROVE THIS
AGREEMENT, THE COUNTY WILL PROCEED WITH DISCONNECTION PROCEDURES.
DATE TENANT'S SIGNATURE
DATE
PROPERTY OWNER'S SIGNATURE
cc: file (1)
Property Owner

INDEMNIFICATION AGREEMENT
Ottawa County Sanitary Engineering Department
315 Madison St., Rm. 105, Port Clinton, OH 43452
(419) 734-6725
I/We the undersigned owner(s) of
(Address and legal description)
in Ottawa County, Ohio, recognize that water and/or sewer services are furnished to such property by
Ottawa County for the benefit of
Name(s) of tenant(s)
or any person(s) who succeeds them in the future, as tenants(s) of
(Effective date)
such property. In consideration of Ottawa County providing such service for my tenant(s), I/We agree
to indemnify Ottawa County for any unpaid bills for water and/or sewer services furnished to such
property from this time forth, so long as I/We are owner(s) thereof. In the event I/We transfer such
property, I/We promise to notify Ottawa County Sanitary Engineering Department of such transfer.
DATE: , 20
(Owner(s) Signature(s))
(Owner(s) Mailing Address)
(Owner(s) Phone Number)

OTTAWA COUNTY SANITARY ENGINEERING DEPARTMENT
NOTICE OF VIOLATION
Owner’s Name:
Date:
Property Address:
Telephone:
A violation of Section(s) ___________________________________________________ of the Ottawa
County Wastewater Rules and Regulations has occurred (see attached copy of pertinent Section(s).
DESCRIPTION AND LOCATION OF VIOLATION
□ Sump Pump
□ Downspout(s)
□ Footer Drain(s)
□ Catch Basin
□ Defective Sewer Pipe
□ Manhole Wall or Joint
□ Defective Manhole Casting
□ Manhole Adjusting Ring(s)
□ Buried Manhole Lid
□ Improperly Maintained Dump Station
□ Broken or Buried Sewer Flush-out
□ Yard Drain
□ Other
Reported by:
Date:
Corrective Action:
Compliance Date:
Comments:

O T T A W A C O U N T Y
WASTEWATER RULES AND REGULATIONS
A P P E N D I X "C"
S T A N D A R D
F O R M S

DISCONTINUATION OF SERVICE AND BILLING
TODAY’S DATE:
DATE OF TURN-OFF:
ACCOUNT NUMBER:
ADDRESS OF SERVICE:
NAME OF LEGAL PROPERTY OWNER:
REASON FOR DISCONTINUATION:
Please turn off the water to the above mentioned property on the date stated and
discontinue water and/or sewer service billing to this property (see statement * below)
*A RE-ESTABLISHMENT FEE BASED UPON WATER METER SIZE IS REQUIRED
TO BE PAID IN FULL PRIOR TO HAVING THE WATER TURNED BACK ON.
METER SIZE: = $ RE-ESTABLISHMENT FEE
5/8” – ¾” $ 264.00 3” $ 3,617.04
1” $ 438.24 4” $ 6,435.84
1 ½” $ 895.68 6” or greater $14,500.56
2” $1,603.32
*A RE-ESTABLISHMENT FEE FOR SEWER SERVICE BASED ON 12 MONTHLY
MINIMUM CHARGES IS REQUIRED TO BE PAID IN FULL PRIOR TO HAVING THE
PUBLIC WATER TURNED BACK ON OR SEWER SERVICE RESTORED.
MONTHLY CHARGE: $ x 12 = $ RE-ESTABLISHMENT FEE
TOTAL AMOUNT TO RE-ESTABLISH SERVICE: $ *
*NO RE-ESTABLISHMENT FEE BASED UPON MEETING THE MINIMUM REQUIREMENT OF 12
CONSECUTIVE MONTHS OF SERVICE CHARGES PAID WITH ZERO USAGE.
SERVICE PERIOD:
THROUGH
I HEREBY STATE THAT THE ABOVE INFORMATION IS TRUE AND I WILL ABIDE BY THE WASTEWATER AND PUBLIC
WATER SUPPLY RULES AND REGULATIONS OF OTTAWA COUNTY, OHIO.
DATE
PROPERTY OWNER
*Please note, the amount of the re-establishment fees may increase at any time, pursuant to water and/or wastewater rate increases approved
by the Board of County Commissioners.
cc:
Ottawa County Health Dept. (if water service has been discontinued)
Property owner
File

OTTAWA COUNTY SANITARY ENGINEERING DEPARTMENT
REQUEST FOR DELAY OF SANITARY SEWER BILLING
(N E W C O N S T R U C T I O N O N L Y)
Sanitary sewer billing begins on the date of final inspection of the building sewer when the property will
NOT be a public water (Regional Water) County customer. Properties that will be public water County
customers, sanitary sewer begins on the date the public water is turned on to the property.
The Sanitary Engineering Department acknowledges that there are certain circumstances when a building
sewer is installed for new construction before the dwelling is capable of discharging wastewater to the sanitary
sewer. Property owners constructing a new dwelling/building may request a DELAY IN SANITARY SEWER
BILLING (variance from the above policy for properties with no public water) by completing this form and
submitting it at the time of application for a sanitary sewer permit. By submitting this completed and signed
document, the property owner agrees to comply with the conditions stated below:
PROPERTY OWNER:
SERVICE ADDRESS:
MAILING ADDRESS:
PARCEL I.D. NUMBER:
TOWNSHIP:
TELEPHONE NUMBER:
EMAIL ADDRESS:
REGIONAL WATER CUSTOMER: YES NO
I, the above stated property owner, have applied for a permit to install a building sewer at the above
referenced property. I hereby request that the initiation of sanitary sewer (monthly) billing be
postponed until such time that (Please indicate one of the following):
A. My public water service line, which will be connected to the Regional Water
system, is activated (turned-on); or,
B. I personally notify the Sanitary Engineering Department that the indoor plumbing
has been completed. I will have water service from a private well or other public
agency other than the Sanitary Engineering Department.
I understand that the Sanitary Engineering Department will bill me (at the standard rate) for sanitary sewer
charges back to the date of final inspection if I fail to notify the Department when the indoor plumbing has been
completed (or can be used to discharge wastewater) or if the Department determines, at anytime during the delay
period, that wastewater is or has been discharged to the sanitary sewer.
I also understand that, if I am (or will be) a Regional Water customer, I am responsible for informing the
Sanitary Engineering Department inspector (or representative on site) that I do NOT want my water service
activated (turned-on) at the time of final inspection of the water service line because it will cause my sanitary
sewer billing to begin as stated above. When I am ready to activate public water and sanitary sewer service, I
will contact the Sanitary Engineering Department to have the water activated and billing for both services shall
begin.
PROPERTY OWNER SIGNATURE:
DATE:
FOR OFFICE USE: PERMIT # ADMIN. APPROVAL BY: DATE:

OTTAWA COUNTY SANITARY ENGINEERING DEPARTMENT
CUSTOMER PENALTY WAIVER FORM
Customer Name
Date
Account Number
Service Address
On February 6, 1996, it was moved and amended by the Board of Ottawa County
Commissioners to authorize an addition to the Rules and Regulations of the following sewer and
water districts and systems effective January 1, 1996:
Ottawa County Sewer District
Wastewater Section 3.11.5.8
Public Water Supply Section 3.12 M
Water and/or sewer customers contesting the 10% late penalty charged to their accounts may be
granted a one time waiver of said charge during a two year period of Ottawa County providing
the following conditions are met:
1. Requests for waiver must be submitted in writing,
signed and dated by the property owner or person
on record with the Sanitary Engineering Department
as responsible for payment of charges.
2. Has a prior request been made and granted for a
waiver during the previous two year period
3. All charges for water and/or sewer service shall be
paid in full prior to the next billing cycle for said.
service.
Customer notified on _____________________________ and informed of the following:
_______________
_______________
1. Waiver of 10% late penalty was granted. Waiver will not be
considered and/or granted again until two years following current
consideration.
2. Waiver will not be granted. Previous waiver granted
Date
Sanitary Engineering Department

INDEMNIFICATION AGREEMENT
Ottawa County Sanitary Engineering Department
315 Madison St., Rm. 105, Port Clinton, OH 43452
(419) 734-6725
I/We the undersigned owner(s) of
(Address and legal description)
in Ottawa County, Ohio, recognize that water and/or sewer services are furnished to such property by
Ottawa County for the benefit of
Name(s) of tenant(s)
or any person(s) who succeeds them in the future, as tenants(s) of
(Effective date)
such property. In consideration of Ottawa County providing such service for my tenant(s), I/We agree
to indemnify Ottawa County for any unpaid bills for water and/or sewer services furnished to such
property from this time forth, so long as I/We are owner(s) thereof. In the event I/We transfer such
property, I/We promise to notify Ottawa County Sanitary Engineering Department of such transfer.
DATE: , 20
(Owner(s) Signature(s))
(Owner(s) Mailing Address)
(Owner(s) Phone Number)

PAYMENT AGREEMENT
I, AGREE TO PAY THE WATER & SEWER SERVICE BILL FOR
(APPLICANT’S NAME)
ACCOUNT INCURRED AT . THE AMOUNT
(ACCOUNT NUMBER)
(SERVICE ADDRESS)
DUE AS OF IS $ . PAYMENT WILL BE MADE AS FOLLOWS:
(DATE)
(TOTAL BALANCE DUE)
DOWN PAYMENT OF $ AND THE BALANCE IN INSTALLMENTS OF $
PER MONTH.
(MINIMUM $10.00)
Your minimum monthly p ayment will be $ .
I UNDERSTAND THAT CHARGES MUST BE KEPT CURRENT AND FAILURE TO ADHERE TO
THIS PAYMENT AGREEMENT WILL RESULT IN WATER SERVICE BEING SHUT OFF
WITHOUT FURTHER NOTICE. THE WATER WILL NOT BE TURNED ON AGAIN UNTIL ALL
DELINQUENT BILLS ARE PAID IN FULL INCLUDING THE $25.00 TURN ON FEE.
RENTAL PROPERTIES:
I FURTHER UNDERSTAND THAT THE PROPERTY OWNER MUST APPROVE THIS PAYMENT AGREEMENT
PRIOR TO THE COUNTY'S ACCEPTANCE. IF THE PROPERTY OWNER FAILS TO APPROVE THIS
AGREEMENT, THE COUNTY WILL PROCEED WITH DISCONNECTION PROCEDURES.
DATE TENANT'S SIGNATURE
DATE
PROPERTY OWNER'S SIGNATURE
cc: file (1)
Property Owner

OTTAWA COUNTY SANITARY ENGINEERING DEPARTMENT
NOTICE OF VIOLATION
Owner’s Name:
Date:
Property Address:
Telephone:
A violation of Section(s) ___________________________________________________ of the Ottawa
County Wastewater Rules and Regulations has occurred (see attached copy of pertinent Section(s).
DESCRIPTION AND LOCATION OF VIOLATION
□ Sump Pump
□ Downspout(s)
□ Footer Drain(s)
□ Catch Basin
□ Defective Sewer Pipe
□ Manhole Wall or Joint
□ Defective Manhole Casting
□ Manhole Adjusting Ring(s)
□ Buried Manhole Lid
□ Improperly Maintained Dump Station
□ Broken or Buried Sewer Flush-out
□ Yard Drain
□ Other
Reported by:
Date:
Corrective Action:
Compliance Date:
Comments:

I/I Enforcement Flow Chart
A property owner violates Section 3.3.6 of the Wastewater
Rules & Regulations
A Notice of Violation is sent to the
property owner requesting
acknowledgment and a meeting
Property Owner shall notify the County within 14
days acknowledging receipt of the Notice of Violation
Property Owner shall, within 30 days after acknowledging
receipt of the Notice of Violation, meet with the Sanitary
Engineer to discuss the Notice of Violation and remedial
action to be taken
Failure to comply will result in the property
being declared a nuisance and Ottawa
County shall take appropriate action to force
correction, disconnection, restriction, or
other appropriate relief
Property Owner shall employ a professional engineer to
prepare a SSES report within 60 days after acknowledging
receipt of the Notice of Violation
Property Owner shall submit an Infiltration/Inflow
Remediation Plan prepared by a professional engineer
within 150 days after receipt of the Notice of Violations
Remediation Plan approved
County reviews plan
Remediation Plan NOT
approved
Property Owner shall submit to the Ohio
EPA detailed plans requesting a permit
to install and apply for a repair permit
from the Ottawa County Sanitary
Engineering Dept.
County issues comments
and requests revised plan
within an approved
timeframe.
Property Owner shall have the Remediation
Plan completed within 90 days from the date
the County Permit is issued
Property Owner may
enter into an agreement
to participate in a
Material Replacement
Program
Revised Plan
received and
approved
Plan NOT received
within approved
timeframe
Remediation Plan completed, inspected, and
approved by the Sanitary Engineer
County remonitors and
Infiltration/Inflow is eliminated
Property considered in current compliance
County remonitors and
Infiltration/Inflow
persists
Property Owner performs
additional approved
corrective work
Property declared a nuisance and
County takes appropriate action to
force correction, disconnection,
restriction, or other appropriate
relief

SANITARY SEWER MATERIAL REPLACEMENT AGREEMENT
THIS AGREEMENT made and entered into as of this _____ day of ___________________, 201___,
by and between the Board of County Commissioners of Ottawa County, Ohio (hereinafter referred to as
the “County”) and _______________________________ (hereinafter referred to as the “Property
Owner”)
WITNESSETH THAT:
WHEREAS, the County has established rules and regulations for enforcement of remediating excessive
infiltration and inflow; and
WHEREAS, the County wishes to assist property owners with eliminating excessive Infiltration/Inflow by
initiating a Material Replacement Program of sanitary sewer construction materials; and
WHEREAS, the Property Owner has submitted a Sewer System Evaluation Study and
Infiltration/Inflow Remediation Plan which has been approved by the County Sanitary Engineer; and
WHEREAS, the Infiltration/Inflow Remediation Plan calls for certain materials to be used by the
property owner to replace failed infrastructure causing excessive Infiltration/Inflow; and
WHEREAS, the County wishes to provide at no cost to the Property Owner certain materials to be
installed by the Property Owner to correct the excessive Infiltration/Inflow identified in the Sewer
System Evaluation Study and I/I Remediation Plan; and
WHEREAS, detailed sanitary sewer replacement plans have been prepared by a professional engineer
and approved by the Sanitary Engineer and Ohio EPA identifying the materials and costs to implement
the Remediation Plan;
NOW, THEREFORE, it is agreed by and between the parties hereto as follows:
1. Property Owner, whose real property is located at ________________________
________________________________________________________________
desires to seek construction materials to do the following work:
________________________________________________________________
________________________________________________________________
________________________________________________________________
________________________________________________________________
2. Material to be provided by the County at no cost to the Property Owner.
Item
6" Sanitary Sewer Main
8" Sanitary Sewer Main
10"Sanitary Sewer Main
12" Sanitary Sewer Main
4" Sanitary Sewer Lateral
6" Sanitary Sewer Lateral
PVC Fittings
Manhole (complete)
Flush-outs (complete)
Granular bedding (57's)
Quantity
1

3. The Property Owner will contract with __________________________________
_____________________ (“Contractor”) to perform said work in accordance with the approved
detailed sanitary sewer replacement plans. All work shall be completed by
____________________, 201___.
4. The Ottawa County Sanitary Engineering Department will inspect the work being performed.
Upon completion of the work and approval by the County Sanitary Engineer, “as-built” drawings
will be prepared by an Ottawa County Sanitary Engineering Department Project
Observer/Inspector. The property owner agrees to return all unused materials to the County.
5. The property owner agrees to remove all excessive Infiltration/Inflow within their private sanitary
sewer system.
6. The property owner agrees to reimburse the County for all materials in the event that the
Sanitary Engineer deems the work incomplete and/or unsatisfactory.
7. The property owner agrees to repay the County if the circumstance under which the Notice of
Violation was issued is unresolved.
8. The property owner agrees to replace all damaged or stolen materials supplied by the County.
9. This Agreement shall not create a joint venture, partnership, or master servant, agency, or
subcontractor relationship between the County, Property Owner or the Contractor.
10. The property owner shall be responsible for installation costs and all other necessary
materials not included in this agreement for a complete job.
11. The County shall not have any responsibility to the Contractor for payment of
Contractor’s bills or for any liability arising from said project and the Property Owner
shall indemnify and hold the County and its agents and employees harmless from any
and all claims, demands, liabilities, damages and losses resulting from said construction
and/or project.
12. Amendment. This Materials Agreement can only be amended in writing by the County and the
Property Owner.
13. Sole Agreement. This Agreement consists of the sole and only Agreement of the parties and
supersedes any prior understanding or written or oral agreements between the parties
respecting the construction materials.
14. Property Owner covenants with the County that the Property Owner is the owner of the
aforementioned property and has full power and authority to enter into this Agreement.
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WHEREAS, the parties intending to be legally bound have set their hands this _______
day of ________________________, 201___.
FOR THE PROPERTY OWNER:
DATE
Property Owner
DOING BUSINESS AS:
WITNESS
FOR THE COUNTY:
DATE
BOARD OF OTTAWA COUNTY COMMISSIONERS,
OTTAWA COUNTY, OHIO
_________________________________________
Mark W. Stahl
_________________________________________
James M. Sass
_________________________________________
Steven M. Arndt
_________________________________________
Rhonda Slauterbeck, Clerk/Assistant Administrator
Board of Ottawa County Commissioners
APPROVED AS TO FORM:
_____________________________
Ottawa County Prosecutor
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CONNECTION CHARGES DEFERRAL A G R E E M E N T
BETWEEN
OTTAWA COUNTY, OHIO AND RESIDENTIAL PROPERTY OWNER
CONNECTION CHARGES FOR PUBLIC WATER & SANITARY SEWER
The COUNTY OF OTTAWA; OHIO (the “COUNTY”) as owner of the public water and
sanitary sewer systems and ____- ______
(“PROPERTY OWNER(S)”) as owner of:
PARCEL I.D. NUMBER:
TOWNSHIP:
LEGAL DESCRIPTION:
hereby agree this day of , 201__, as to the following:
1. The Property Owner(s) hereby requests deferred payments for the county water
system and county sanitary sewer connection fees/charges for one equivalent
dwelling unit (EDU) on the parcel identified for this Agreement.
2. The Property Owner(s) hereby represents that the property taxes are current for the
parcel of land identified above.
3. The public water and sewer connection charges eligible for deferred payment are
identified in Exhibit ‘A’. The fees due and payable shall be based upon the fee
schedules and amounts in effect at the time of occupancy or water usage, whichever
yields the greater amount due.
4. For a single EDU’s with dedicated meters and unpaid connection fees, water shall be
shut off at the curb stop and in the county meter pit. The meter setting shall be
locked and sealed. County water meters will not be set until each unit’s connection
fees are paid in full.
5. A deferment service charge of $125.00 per EDU for the water and sewer permits,
respectively, is due for recording fees, future inspections of the service lateral or
meter pit(s), administration of the account until payment of the deferred charges is
received, and any other incidental costs.
6. Failure to pay the deferred connection charges prior to water usage or occupancy,
whichever is earlier, shall result in the assessment of a ten percent (10%) penalty of
the delinquent connection fees and charges and monthly sewer user charges
retroactive to the date when water usage commenced. For any delinquent
connection charges, the County reserves the right to (a) Certify any and all delinquent
connection charges plus an administrative processing fee pursuant to the county
sewer district’s rules and regulations to the County Auditor for placement upon the
real property tax list and duplicate against the property to which the charges Apply;
(b) collect the unpaid charges by actions at law in the name of the County from the
Property Owner; (c) terminate service for the particular property until the unpaid
charges are paid in-full.
7. This Agreement shall be recorded at the County Recorder’s office by the County
upon execution by both parties.
8. The Property Owner(s) agrees to coordinate and allow access by the County’s
authorized employees into the structure(s) for purposes of inspecting water usage
practices on the property as required by Ohio EPA and Ottawa County regulations.

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9. Failure to abide by the terms of this agreement shall exclude the Property Owner from
entering into future agreements for deferring connection charges with the County.
10. General Provisions. This Agreement and the exhibit attached hereto contain the
entire Agreement between the parties. This Agreement is non-transferable to parcels
that are split/subdivided from the parcel identified for this Agreement. The Property
Owner agrees to abide by the County’s Regional Water and Wastewater Rules and
Regulations. The party’s acquiescence in or failure to object to any non-compliance
with the provisions of this Agreement shall not be deemed a waiver of such noncompliance
or any future non-compliance. This Agreement is not assignable to an
affiliate, successor or any other party by the Property Owner(s) without express
written consent of the County. This Agreement shall inure to the benefit of and is
binding on the parties and on their permitted successors and assigns. The Agreement
shall be governed by the laws of the State of Ohio.
IN WITNESS WHEREOF, the Property Owner(s) and the County hereby agree to the
conditions set forth by affixing their notarized signatures on:
COUNTY OF OTTAWA, OHIO
DATE
By:
James K. Frey, P.E., P.S.
Sanitary Engineer
STATE OF OHIO, OTTAWA COUNTY, ss:
Before me, a Notary Public in and for said County and State, personally appeared the above
named
, herein a duly authorized representative of the
Board of Commissioners, Ottawa County, Ohio, who acknowledged that he did sign the
foregoing instrument on behalf of Ottawa County, Ohio and that the same is his free act and
deed.
IN TESTIMONY WHEREOF, I have hereunto set my hand and affixed my official seal at
, Ohio, this day of , 201_.
PROPERTY OWNER(S):
By:
AUTHORIZED SIGNATURE
By:
AUTHORIZED SIGNATURE
PRINTED NAME
PRINTED NAME
TITLE
TITLE
STATE OF OHIO
COUNTY, ss:
Before me, a Notary Public in and for said County and State, personally appeared the above
named
, herein a duly authorized representative of the real
Property Owner, who acknowledged that they did sign the foregoing instrument and that the
same is their free act and deed.
IN TESTIMONY WHEREOF, I have hereunto set my hand and affixed my official seal at
____, Ohio, this
day
of
, 201__.

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EXHIBIT “A”
OTTAWA COUNTY SANITARY ENGINEERING
Parcel #:
SANITARY SEWER:
TOTAL CHGS:
Connection Charge (Danbury):
$2,500 x 1 x 1 $
Equalization Assessment Fee (PCI):
$2,465.00 x 1 x 1 $
Equalization Capital Charge (PCI):
$1,581.76 x1 x 1 $
SUB-TOTAL $
WATER:
TOTAL CHGS:
Connection Fee:
$1,617.00 x 1.000 x 1 $ 1,617.00
Equalization Capital Charge:
$1,075.00 x 1.000 x 1 $ 1,075.00
SUB-TOTAL: $ 2,692.00
TOTAL DEFERRED: $
DOCUMENT PREPARED BY
OTTAWA COUNTY SANITARY ENGINEERING DEPARTMENT