PAY IT FORWARD
The District and the Salvation Army want to help our neighbors in need during financial hardship. The Pay It Forward Program is a dedicated fund to help those in our community get back on their feet following a crisis.
Pay It Forward uses generous donations from our customers to help one another with water and sewer bills during a financial emergency. Donations are forwarded to the Salvation Army to assist people in need in keeping their utilities on.
If You Can Help
Tax-deductible donations are directed to the Salvation Army and stay within The District’s service area. You can make a one-time donation or choose an amount to be paid monthly with your District bill. There is an online form or contact us at (419) 354-9090 Option 2 during regular business hours.
If You Need Help
Funds are distributed by The Salvation Army on our behalf. You must meet certain guidelines to qualify.
WATERLINE IDENTIFICATION PROJECT
This spring, The District continues a project to identify water service lines throughout our system and assisting other communities in identifying their waterlines. This $1 million waterline identification project was funded through the American Rescue Plan Act (ARPA) grant through the Wood County Commissioners.
The Environmental Protection Agency requires all public water systems to inventory the materials of all water service lines by October of this year as part of new lead regulations developed by the EPA.
Kyle Sherman Excavating started the project in Weston and will work throughout the county through September. The project involves excavating the public and private water service near the road. This type of work does not typically require water service interruptions.
“The District completed a similar project in McComb using grant funding from the Ohio EPA,” said Tom Stalter, District Engineer. “We volunteered to administer a similar effort for other water systems with a combined countywide project to benefit these communities.” The participating public water systems include the villages of Bradner, North Baltimore, and Tontogany and the cities of Fostoria and Perrysburg.
CONSTRUCTION CORNER
Northwood: Sewer Lining Project
Through May, intermittent lane restrictions are possible in various locations throughout Northwood for sewer lining. Project investment: $830,000. Project complete: May.
Northwood: Farnstead Waterline Replacement
Through September, Farnstead Drive, between Tracy Road and Sheffield Place, is closed for waterline replacement. Residential access will be maintained. Project investment: $978,000. Project complete: September.
Rossford: Windsor Drive Water and Sewer Main Replacement
Through April, Windsor Drive, between Eagle Point Road and Hoffman Avenue, is closed for water and sewer line replacement. No through traffic. Local access is maintained. Project investment: $1M. Project complete: May.
Rossford: Grassy Creek Sewer Lining Project
Through June, lane restrictions are possible on Dixie Highway between Eagle Point Road and Rossway Avenue for sewer lining. Lining work just north of Grassy Creek between Colony Road and Dixie Highway may impact residential property. Project investment: $934,000. Project complete: August.
Water Service Line Identification Project
Through May, lane restrictions are possible throughout Rossford and Northwood to identify water service lines. Notice will be provided to customers prior to excavation. Project investment: $746,000. Project complete: July.
ANNOUNCEMENTS
District Board of Trustees meetings are held at 7:30 a.m. on the second and fourth Thursday of every month at our main office at 12560 Middleton Pike in Bowling Green, Ohio.
COMMUNITY EARTH DAY
The District is a proud participant of Community Earth Day, Sunday, April 21, from 2-4 p.m. at the BG Montessori School. Learn how you can take care of our water, protect our planet, and see how you can win a rain barrel!