Residential Water System Hookup Information

General Requirements

1. Water line from meter pit to building must be either 3/4” copper or 200 PSI plastic. Compression fittings to be used for all underground connections. Trace wire to be installed if plastic is used.

2. Water line should be at least 36” deep.

3. Drawing of water line placement in relationship to building is required. Pictures would be useful, also.

4. Water pressure in the system will be about 60 PSI. If you have very old plumbing, you may want to have a pressure reducer installed to lower the pressure in your house. You should be able to look at the pressure gauge on your well pump and see how much pressure you now have in your system.

If you are keeping your well for outside watering:

1. You must install a dual check valve in the village water line. This must be installed inside the house and is required by the Ohio EPA.

2. There must not be any cross connection between your well and the village water system. This must be completely isolated – not simply separated by a valve.

3. You will also need to install a thermal expansion tank on your water heater(s). (Water expands as it is heated and the dual check valve prevents expansion back into the water line.)

If you are NOT keeping your well:

1. You do not need a dual check valve or thermal expansion tank.

2. You will be required to properly close your well. This requires that the well casing be cut off below the ground level, the well properly filled and permanently sealed.

Other situations:

If you have a boiler or a sprinkler system, you will be required to install a back flow preventer. This is not the same device as noted above. This device is also required to be inspected every year.

Permit and Inspection:

1. You will need to obtain a permit when you are ready to hook up. Permit cost will be for inspection.

2. The inside water connection and required equipment will be inspected prior to your water meter being installed and water turned on.

3. Water account must be current to be issued a permit.

Please keep in mind that the homeowner is responsible for all water usage. If you have a water leak inside your house or in the line coming in from the meter, this will increase your water bill until it is fixed. Spending a little more money now and using the proper parts and materials will save you money in the long run.

If you have any questions, please call me. If your question involves plumbing, you should consult a plumber.

Bob Wells

mayor@vanlueohio.com