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Permits & Records

The Mapping & Records section of MSD's Wastewater Engineering division is responsible for most permits issued by MSD. (Industrial permits are handled by the Division of Industrial Waste.) Items related to seeking a permit, as well as information about sewer tappers and septic haulers, are available below. These files are in .pdf format, and require the free Acrobat Reader.

The MSD Records office is located on MSD's Mill Creek campus, 1600 Gest St. Office hours are Monday-Friday, 7:30a-4:00p.

Tap Permits

• Permit Fees and Document Requirements
• MSD Charges and Assessment Credit Adjustments
• Sewer Tap Application
• Checklist for Building Permit Review (Outside the City of Cincinnati)
• Availability Form

Sewer Tappers

• Licensed Sewer Tapper Listing
• Sewer Tappers License Application: Tappers will need to complete this application, as well as the bond application below. In addition, new Tappers must pass a test. (See the notes for the bond application.)
• Sewer Tappers Bond Application: This form is an interactive Acrobat document. Simply click in the fields to enter the necessary information, print the document for signatures, then return the completed form to MSD.
  Notes:
  • You must pass a Sewer Tapper's test before applying for this bond. Please call (513)244-1330 for more information.
    • Study Guide for Sewer Tapper's Test
  • Sewer Tappers are also required to pass a test on Erosion Prevention and Sediment Control, administered bythe Hamilton County Soil & Water Conservation District
    • Memo from Hamilton County Earthwork Program concerning this requirement
    • Erosion Prevention and Sediment Control Field Handbook (5 MB .pdf)
    • Test, which must be submitted to Hamilton County Soil & Water Conservation District
• Renewal Instructions for Sewer Tappers: At this time, applications are being accepted for 2009 bonds.

Septic Haulers

• Licensed Septic Hauler Listing
• Septic Hauler Bond Application: This form is an interactive Acrobat document. Simply click in the gray fields to enter the necessary information, print the document for signatures, then return the completed form to MSD.
• Hauler Application Form: At this time, applications are being accepted for 2008 bonds.
• Renewal Instructions for Haulers: At this time, applications are being accepted for 2009 bonds.

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