District Project Update

September 30, 2024

BOWLING GREEN, Ohio – The Northwestern Water and Sewer District (The District) delivers water and sewer services to over 20,000 customers in Wood, Henry, Sandusky, and Hancock counties. Although many of our projects are underground, our utility work can impact water and sewer service and roads throughout our area. Updates are highlighted in bold and underlined.

SR 582 Roundabout Closure Impact: SR 582 is closed just east of our office at 12560 Middleton Pike. The District office, WaterShed, and drop box remain open. Access to our building is being maintained from SR 25 to SR 582. Please use caution while visiting The District’s offices.

McClure: Waterline Replacement Project

Through December, intermittent lane restrictions are possible throughout the Village of McClure for waterline installation. Project investment: $1.7 million. Project complete: May 2025.

Northwood: Farnstead Waterline Replacement
Meter pit installation will take place by the fall of this year. Project investment: $978,000. Project complete: October.

Perrysburg Township: Lime City Road Waterline *NEW PROJECT*

Effective Monday, September 30th, through January 2025 Lime City Road, between US 20 and Deimling Road will be closed for waterline and storm sewer installation. Detour: Deimling Road to Crossroads Parkway to US 20. Local access will be maintained. Additionally, through June 2025, shoulder restrictions are possible on Lime City Road from SR 795 to US 20 for waterline installation. Project investment: $2.2 million. Project complete: June 2025.

Perrysburg Township: Starbright Sewer Rehabilitation
Through October, intermittent lane restrictions are possible throughout the Starbright subdivision for sewer rehabilitation. Project investment: $863,000. Project complete: November.

Rossford: Grassy Creek Sewer Lining Project
Through October, lane restrictions are possible on Dixie Highway between Eagle Point Road and Rossway Avenue for sewer lining. Project investment: $934,000. Project complete: October.

Rossford: Dixie Highway Waterline Replacement *NEW PROJECT*
Effective Monday, September 30th, through October, lane and shoulder restrictions are possible on Dixie Highway, between Eagle Point Road Rosway Avenue and for waterline replacement. Project investment: $212,000. Project complete: November.

Rossford: Various Streets Waterline Project
Through November, intermittent road closures and lane restrictions are possible on Rosedale Place, Island View Drive, Maybar Drive, Schreier Road, Elm Tree Road, Rossway Avenue, and Bergin Street for waterline installation. Local access will be maintained. Project investment: $2 million. Project complete: December.

Walbridge: Water Service Line Identification
Through September, lane restrictions are possible throughout the Village of Walbridge for excavation to identify water service lines. Notice will be provided to customers prior to excavation. Total project investment: $746,000. Project Complete: October.

District Hydrant Flushing *UPDATE*
Through October, District crews will be flushing hydrants in the following areas: Northwood, Walbridge, Millbury, and Perrysburg, Lake, and Troy townships. You can track the progress of our hydrant flushing program by clicking here to see the updated Hydrant Flushing Progress Map.