MANDATORY POINT OF SALE INSPECTIONS TO BEGIN SEPTEMBER 1 IN SUMMIT COUNTY 

Effective September 1, 2008, any 1, 2, or 3 family dwelling within Summit County General
Health District (SCGHD) served by a household sewage treatment system and/or
a private water system, must have an inspection on each system before the property
can transfer ownership. 

This requirement excludes the cities of Akron, Barberton,
and Norton as they have their own Health Departments. 

Homes with a septic system must have a service provider, registered with SCGHD, or a SCGHD sanitarian conduct the evaluation prior to transfer.  Inspections on private water systems must be conducted by a private water system contractor, registered with the Ohio Department
of Health, or a SCGHD sanitarian. 

More Information: Environmental Health Desk 330.926.5600.