Water & Geothermal

Water Testing Update - June 2025

There are currently new regulations regarding water testing.  Please call the Livingston County Health Department Environmental Health Division for guidance.  815-842-5916

  1. Environmental Health


    Mailing Address
    310 E Torrance Avenue
    Pontiac, IL 61764

    Fax: (815) 842-4070


Fees

Sanitarian Consultations for Real Estate Transactions:

  • $150 - Well inspection which includes a water sample 
  • $150 - Septic inspection 
  • $300 - Both septic and well inspection including water sample  
    •  Three copies of inspection records will be furnished: a copy to each the buyer, seller, and bank 
    • $5 for each additional copy
    • $5 for each faxed copy 

Septic Program 

  • $150 - Septic permit 

Water Program 

  • $100 - Water well permits (state statute)
  • $100 - Water modification 
  • $100 - Surface water use permit 
  • $0 - Well sealing 
  • $50 - New well water sample 
  • $100 - Geothermal Exchange System permit per every 5 vertical or horizontal loop wells