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Harbor Hills Water Improvement Project 2024-2026 – SUBSTANTIALLY COMPLETED
Water Lines and Paving is completed and yard restorations will continue in Fall of 2025. Project details can be found at harborhillswater.com

HANOVER-MARNE WATER LINE PROJECT 2025-26

Phase 1 (see map below) construction has begun and Licking County Health Department and Licking County Water Department permits can be obtained for those wanting to connect. We estimate a final project completion date of Spring of 2026. Connection to new system is Voluntary.

Licking County is offering a reduced residential connection fee of $3,414.50 for a ¾” tap and $3914.50 for a 1” tap for those connected by December 31, 2026. You will be notified when the new line is ready to be connected to for your area. If you have a vacant lot and would like a tap please refer to the following agreement

( Water Tap Down Payment Agreement LINK )

What are the owner’s responsibilities when connecting to a Public Water System?

  1. Hire a Registered Plumbing Contractor to disconnect and separate the well from plumbing, install a hot water expansion tank and reconnect plumbing to new water line. Your Plumbing Contractor will need to obtain the Health Department permits for you. List is available at the Licking County Health Department or online at https://lickingcohealth.org/wp-content/uploads/2025/07/PLUMBING-07-08-2025.pdf
  2. Contractor will complete a Plumbing Permit and APPLICATION / PERMIT FOR A PRIVATE WATER SYSTEM from the Licking County Health Department
    • If you intend to abandon your water well, obtain a permit to seal your well. The permit cost is $50.00
    • If you intend to keep your water well, obtain a permit to alter your well to avoid contamination concerns. The permit cost is $175.00
    • A plumbing permit is required for all connections. The permit cost is $75.00

    Licking County Health Department plumbing code will need to be adhered to when modifying plumbing and connecting to the water system. Your Contractor will obtain the necessary permits from the Health Department by calling 740-349-6535 (Option 1), send an email [email protected], or visit www.lickingcohealth.org

  3. Complete a Water Tap Permit with Licking County Water and Wastewater Billing Office, 4455 Walnut Road, Unit A, Buckeye Lake, Ohio 43008.
    • Pay the connection fee or you have the option to have it assessed to your taxes over a 5-year period. Provide all Health Department permits to the Water and Wastewater Office when obtaining connection permit. If you choose to assess the fee the Auditor will charge a 3% fee.
  4. Hire a Registered Contractor (may be the same as Health Department Contractor) to install the county provided meter pit and water line to the residence. Contractor List is available at the Water Office.
  5. Once new line is active and all permits are in place your contractor can schedule the installation and inspections and have water turned on and the monthly bill will begin.

All work completed on a private water system (water well) must be done by a company registered with the Ohio Department of Health as required in Ohio Administrative Code Rule 3701-28-18(A). Homeowners may complete this work, but they must obtain a registration from the Ohio Department of Health prior to conducting any work on their water well.

If you are keeping your well as an Auxiliary Water Supply, you must:

  • Physically separate well from the Public Water System,
  • Install a Testable Reduced Pressure Backflow Device (i.e. Zurn/Wilkins 375 device or similar) and have tested/certified annually.
  • Install a hot water expansion tank.
  • Enter into an agreement with Licking County Water certifying a permanent well disconnection.

If you are NOT keeping your well in service, it must be abandoned and sealed by a company registered with the Ohio Department of Health. A list of companies is available on their website at www.odh.ohio.gov.

There are a couple resources to assist with connection fees if you qualify

* If you are a Veteran or a surviving spouse and financial assistance is needed please contact April Foster at the Veteran’s Service Commission at740-670-5430 for more information regarding qualifying for assistance.

* LICKING COUNTY HOME REPAIR AND REHABILITATION PROGRAM

 Licking County’s Community Housing Impact and Preservation (CHIP) Program provides financial assistance to eligible homeowners for essential home rehabilitation and repairs.

• Up to $85,000 available for full Home Rehabilitation Projects
• Up to $30,000 available for Owner Home Repair Projects- INCLUDING TAP FEES

✅ AM I ELIGIBLE?
You may qualify if you:

• Live in Licking County, outside of Newark city limits
• Own your home, and it is your primary residence
• Meet income guidelines
• Carry homeowner’s insurance
• Are current on your mortgage and property taxes

📞 INTERESTED IN APPLYING? 
Contact: 
Adrienne Eskins
Licking County Community Development Specialist
📞 740-670-5210
📧 [email protected]

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