Wastewater Permit-to-Install (PTI) Program

Once you determine you need a PTI for your project, the following is a step-by-step process of “How to Obtain a PTI.”

If you are not sure that you need a PTI, please contact a Central Office staff member.

Step 1:

Fill out Form A. (Please note: Applicant needs to sign form. This is not the design engineer or consultant.)

Step 2:

Determine and complete appropriate B Forms, dependent upon if the project is a Sanitary Sewer Extension, Onsite System, Holding Tank, or Wastewater Treatment Plant.

Step 3:

Fill out an Antidegradation Addendum form for all PTI projects.

•  For sanitary sewer extensions with stream crossings, and for WWTP construction if there is work in or near a stream bed, also fill out a Stream Evaluation Addendum.

Step 4:

Submit the following to the appropriate District Office.

•   four (4) copies of detailed plans with PE stamp, signature and date;

•   two (2) copies of Form A;

•   two (2) copies of the corresponding Form B;

•   two (2) copies of the Antidegradation Addendum Form (and Stream Evaluation Addendum, if appropriate); and the appropriate fees;

(a) $100 Application Fee
(b) $100 Plan Review Fee
(c) Construction/Installation Cost multiplied by 0.0065

Total Fee = (a) + (b) + (c)  (Not to exceed $15,100.00)

For specific requirements please see the Sanitary Sewer Extensions, Onsite Systems, Holding Tanks, or Wastewater Treatment Plants tabs.

General Information

Typical projects that fall into this category include, but are not limited to: gravity sanitary sewer line installation, force main installation, sewer/force main with pump station, etc.

In addition to specific sanitary sewer extension requirements listed here, applicant must provide all material included in the How to Obtain a PTI tab.

Forms

Forms associated with sanitary sewer extensions projects.
(Download the appropriate forms from the PTI Forms tab).

•   Form A: Applicant information

•   Form B1: Sanitary sewer extension (use most recent flow data from publicly owned treatment works)

•   Form B1 Attachment: Pump Station

•   Antidegradation Addendum

•   Stream Evaluation Addendum: If there is a stream crossing, or other work in or near a stream bed, a stream evaluation is needed; exclusions.

Additional Sanitary Sewer Extension Information

Permit-to-Install Requirements for Sanitary Sewer Projects

Pipe Specifications

Make sure the detailed plans include:

• a PE stamp, signature and date

• a site/vicinity map

• a City sign-off

For other related topics: OAC 3745-42

General Information

Onsite sewage treatment & dispersal systems are installed in areas where sanitary sewers are not available. The goal of these systems is the treatment of wastewater via mechanical and/or natural processes to the point where the treated wastewater can be safely released into the environment without causing harm to the surrounding environment and human health.

In addition to the specific onsite sewage treatment & dispersal system requirements listed here, applicant must provide all material included in the How to Obtain a Permit tab.

Interim Onsite Sewage Treatment System Guidance Document  

Listing of SFOSTS (as of 10/17/07)

On January 1, 2007, Ohio Department of Health's rules for Small Flow Onsite Sewage Treatment Systems went into effect. Please visit the link below for a list of counties that have or will take on the SFOSTS: http://www.odh.ohio.gov/odhprograms/eh/sewage/STSpages/sfosts1.aspx. You can also view the following map.

Forms

Forms associated with onsite system projects.
(Download the appropriate forms from the PTI Forms tab.)

• Form A: Applicant information

• Form B2: Onsite Sewage Treatment & Dispersal Systems

• Form B8: Holding Tanks

• Antidegradation Addendum

Additional Onsite System Information

Pipe Specifications

Click HERE for a List of Pipe Specifications.

Soils Consideration

A soils evaluation must be submitted by a certified soil scientist or other qualified professionals. They must:

• Determine the depth to limiting condition and what it is

• Identify soils classification

• Identify soil horizons

• Estimate soil permeability rates in each horizon

Links to certified soil scientist & other qualified professionals

Click the following link to view the Professional Soil Scientists - Consultants List provided by The Association of Ohio Pedologists.

For other related topics: OAC 3745-42

General Information

Holding tanks for sewage are permissible when no sanitary sewers are readily available, when sanitary sewers are being proposed but will not be available for up to 12 months, or when an existing onsite wastewater treatment & dispersal system has failed and sewers are not available. Holding tanks for industrial wastewater are generally acceptable with proper permits and construction.

In addition to specific holding tank requirements listed here, applicant must provide all material included in the How to Obtain a PTI tab.

Forms

(Download the appropriate forms from the PTI Forms tab)

• Form A: Applicant information

• Form B8: Holding Tanks

• Antidegradation Addendum

Additional Holding Tank Information

A PTI for a holding tank must also include:

• Audio/Visual High Water Alarm

• Copy of contract between applicant and hauler

• Copy of contract between hauler and POTW accepting the waste for sewage

For other related topics: OAC 3745-42

General Information

Wastewater treatment plants are broken up into two main distinctions, >100,000 gpd and <100,000 gpd.

For plants >100,000 gpd see 10 State Standards

• PDF version  or  html version

For plants <100,000 gpd see the Green Book.

In addition to wastewater treatment plant requirements listed here, applicant must provide all material included in the How to Obtain a PTI tab.

Forms

Forms associated with discharging system projects.
(Download the appropriate forms from the PTI Forms tab).

• Form A: Applicant information

• Form B3: Wastewater Treatment Plants Less Than 100,000 GPD

• Form B4: WWTP’s Greater Than or Equal to 100,000 GPD and All Pond Systems

• Form B4-1: WWTP Pumping Stations

• Form B4-2: Preliminary Treatment

• Form B4-3: Biological Treatment

• Form B4-4: Settling

• Form B4-5: Filtration

• Form B4-6: Disinfection

• Form B4-7: Sludge Treatment and Disposal

• Form B4-8: Ponds

• Form B5: Industrial Direct Discharger Facility

• Form B6: Industrial Indirect Discharger Facility

• Antidegradation Addendum

• Stream Evaluation Addendum: If there is work in or near a stream bed, a stream evaluation is needed

House Bill 110 Program

Click HERE to view the list of counties currently participating in the HB 110 program

For other related topics: OAC 3745-42

An application cannot be considered complete unless all applicable questions are answered and the required information submitted. Please make sure you have the most recent version when you prepare your application.

For an application to be considered complete, all PTI applications must include the following forms:

1. Form A

2. Corresponding B Form

3. Antidegradation Addendum Form

Each application form is available online as an Adobe Reader [PDF] file and a Microsoft Word [DOC] file. The PDF forms must be printed and completed by typewriter or by hand. The [DOC] forms can be completed by using your keyboard to type in the appropriate language or to make the appropriate selections. If the text of the [DOC] form jumps around while you're typing, switch to Normal View (under View on the Word toolbar or in the lower left hand corner of your screen).

Click HERE to view the PTI General Permits & the application forms for them.

Q:  What is a PTI?
A:  A permit to install is required by law under Ohio Revised Code 6111.44 and 6111.45, and Ohio Administrative Code 3745-42.

Q:  Do I need a PTI?
A:  A permit to install is needed for any installation or modification of wastewater treatment, conveyance or disposal system, except as exempted by rule. See rule 3745-42-02 for rule exemptions.

Q:  How do I get a PTI?
A:  See the How to Obtain a PTI tab.

Q:  What do I need to include in my PTI application?
A:  For every PTI submitted you must include:

• the appropriate fees;

• four (4) copies of detailed plans with PE stamp, signature and date;

• two (2) copies of Form A;

• two (2) copies of the appropriate Form B; and

• two (2) copies of the Antidegradation Addendum Form.

     For specific forms and information, see:

• The Sanitary Sewer Extensions tab

• The Onsite Systems tab

• The Holding Tanks tab

• The Wastewater Treatment Plants tab

• Pipe Specifications

Q:  Where do I submit my PTI Application?
A:  Submit your application to the appropriate Ohio EPA District Office.

Q:  What are the most common mistakes made when filling out PTI Forms and Detailed Plans?
A:  See Common Errors on Wastewater Permit-to-Install Applications.

Do you have a comment? The PTI Program is always striving to provide the most consistent, accurate, and quality technical support. To help us with this task, if you have any comments or recommendations that you feel need/should be addressed, here is your chance. We ask you that you provide the following information:

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E-mail mark.stump@epa.ohio.gov to submit a comment.

PTI - Contact Information

Any questions on the permit-to-install program should be directed to the appropriate District Office or Central Office