Guidelines for Henry County Home Buyers and Home Builders

Items to Consider

 

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Water Supply

(See Key on Pg 2)

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Is a safe and acceptable water supply obtainable on the lot?

HD, OSUE

___ Is water available from a public water system? If so, what is cost of water?

HCRWSD, RWSD

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Is water pressure and supply adequate for all normal uses? Any restrictions of use of water for swimming pools, washing cars, sprinkling lawns, etc.?

HCRWSD, RWSD, HD

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Are there any local restrictions for installation of ponds? Pond with dams greater than 10' may require permit.

HD, HCPC, SWCD, TT, ZI

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If not public water system, is a well drilling permit required before building?

HD, ZI

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Do neighbors' wells in immediate vicinity provide an adequate safe supply of water?

HD

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Will a water softener, iron filter or other equipment be needed to condition well water prior to its use?

HD

Sewage System

___ Are sanitary sewers in place?  If not, are they planned for future installation? HCRWSD, RWSD
___ Does lot meet minimum Health Department requirements on lot for on-site sewage disposal? (minimum two acres) HD, ZI
___ Is lot located out of any flood hazard areas? HD, HCPC, SWCD
___ Is there an adequate soil depth of six foot or more over bedrock? HD
___ Are soils suited for a leaching-type system? HD
___ Is a cleared area (approximately 85 ft. by 120 ft.) available for installation of a septic disposal field? HD
___ Is the on-lot disposal area down-location so the effluent can flow by gravity from septic tank to disposal field? HD
___ Is outlet ditch for property on county ditch maintenance program? If so, what is my maintenance assessment? CE, SWCD
___ Does property have an access to an adequate outlet for curtain drain discharge, such as deep open ditch or large drainage tile? CE, HD, SWCD
___ Will lot be large enough to isolate water supply from sewage disposal system? HD
___ Is detailed sketch or map available showing location of septic tank and leaching field? Sewer lines? HD
___ Is lot large enough to permit relocation of leaching tile field, when this becomes necessary (approximately 8,500 square feet needed) for sewage system? HD
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