Occasionally a loan institution will require a septic and water system inspection before loan approval. The Defiance County Health Department can provide this service.

The septic inspection includes a record search for a permit, (records are available back to the 1960's) and a site inspection. If there is no documentation available showing that the tank was pumped in the last 5 years, pumping needs to done prior to inspection, or if possible, done at the time of inspection. The homeowner, buyer, or realtor will need to make arrangements.  Download a list of licensed  Septic Tank Pumpers. If the septic system is not operational or is creating a nuisance, it may need to be brought up to current code.

The water inspection also consists of a record search.  State water rules became effective in 1980, so records are available from 1980 to the present time. A water sample will be taken for bacteria only. At an additional fee, other water tests are available. The water system will be evaluated to determine if it is in compliance. 

Sewage inspections are $90.00. Water inspections are $50.00, which includes a bacterial water test.  Additional water testing is available, call for information and fees.

A report noting any problems will be prepared for the requester.

Realty inspection forms can be downloaded by clicking: *Inspection form .