(A) Prior to the transfer of ownership of any property in LaPorte County, potable water wells and septic systems will be inspected.
(1) The fee for the property transfer and statement of compliance will be established by the LaPorte County Commissioners.
(2) Properties that are on municipal water and/or sewer will need to supply the Health Department with a bill for these services. There will be no fee for a property transfer for properties with municipal water and sewer services.
(3) Property transfer and statement of compliance will be valid for one year from date of issuance.
(B) Septic inspection.
(1) Septic system inspections of an existing septic system for the purpose of a property transfer shall be conducted by an IOWPA certified inspector.
(2) Inspectors shall be registered with the LaPorte County Health Department and pay a registration fee established by the LaPorte County Commissioners.
(3) Inspectors applying to be registered shall provide a surety bond established by the LaPorte County Commissioners payable to the LaPorte County Health Department.
(4) The inspector shall submit their report to the LaPorte County Health Department on a form provided by the department.
(5) After review of the submitted report, the Health Officer will make the determination as to whether or not the system is functioning properly and is in compliance. A certificate of compliance will be issued if the septic system found to be functioning properly.
(C) Potable water well.
(1) Each potable well on the property shall be analyzed by a certified laboratory for the following contaminates:
(a) Total coliform;
(b) E. coli,
(c) Nitrate (NO3).
(2) Any other tests as deemed reasonable and ordered by the Health Officer to the extent that the tests protect against a health threat.
(3) A certificate of compliance will be issued.
(Ord. 2015-06, passed 11-18-15)