Septic pumping & service in Sunbury & Galena, Ohio

Eastern Delaware County, Hoover Reservoir and fast-growing rural lots.

Sunbury and Galena in eastern Delaware County have grown quickly, but outside the village sewer areas, many homes, in Berkshire, Trenton, Harlem and Porter townships and around Hoover Reservoir, rely on septic systems. Protecting water quality near the reservoir and Big Walnut Creek is one reason the county's O&M program matters.

Local notes

• Your health district is the Delaware Public Health District (740-368-1700). Conventional tank-and-field systems get 5-year O&M permits, and mechanical systems 1-year permits.
• Newer rural lots here often have aerators, mounds or drip systems, all with annual service requirements.
• Older farmhouses may have small tanks, or systems with no records at all. A pumping visit with lid location and a sketch is a smart first step.
• If sewer service comes to your road, ask the sewer provider about availability before investing in a major septic repair.

Typical requests

• Pumping overdue tanks found during home purchases.
• Aerator alarm calls.
• Installing risers and effluent filters.
• O&M evaluations after a DPHD notice.

Sources

• Ohio Administrative Code 3701-29-03 (registration of installers, service providers and septage haulers): codes.ohio.gov
• OAC 3701-29-19 (operation and maintenance management): ohrules.elaws.us
• Delaware Public Health District O&M FAQ: delawarehealth.org; permit lengths by system type: delawarehealth.org; 2025 fee schedule: delawarehealth.org
• Union County Health Department, Septic Systems and Renew Sewage Permits: uchd.net/septic-systems, uchd.net/renew-sewage-permits
• HomeGuide, septic tank pumping cost: homeguide.com