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New Water Service with Existing Meter:

If you are new to Ohio County and have just purchased or leased a home, or you have moved to a new location, you will need to activate water service. 

 

Please call the Office and speak with a Customer Service Representative at 270-298-7704    

 

To start a new service, the following documents are required:

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  • If you are the owner of the property, proof of ownership is required to set up new service

    • A copy of the closing statement, purchase agreement or a copy of ownership record    (deed or title)

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  • If you are renting the property, a copy of the signed lease or email from the owner or property management company will be required to start new service

    • Attach a copy of the signed lease before submitting the application

New Water Service and Meter:

If you are needing a new meter, you will need to call the Office and speak to a Customer Service at 270-298-7704 

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To purchase a new meter for service, the following documents are required:

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  • If you are the owner of the property, proof of ownership is required to set up new service

    • A copy of the closing statement, purchase agreement or a copy of ownership record                  (deed or title)

    • Deed Book and Page Number of the property will be required for granting of the utility easement

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  • A completed Ohio County Water District Perpetual Utility Easement

    • Will be provided in the new meter packet

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  • A completed Water User Agreement

    • Will be provided in the new meter packet

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  • The cost of a new meter is $1,280.00 plus a $90.00 deposit

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  • You must obtain and provide the District a homeowners plumbing permit number if you do not have a licensed plumber doing the work.  If you have a licensed plumber, they will provide you a copy of the permit number

    • Please contact the local Health Department for obtaining a homeowners permit

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