WATER QUALITY REPORT AVAILABLE ONLINE
The District prides itself on providing nearly 6 million gallons of safe drinking water each day to the communities we serve. To reach our 20,000 customers in our four-county area, we use water from seven different water sources through a network of 458 miles of pipe. As part of our commitment to transparency, we present our annual water quality reports to our water
customers. These reports, called Consumer Confidence Reports (CCR), are mandated by the EPA for all public water systems in the U.S. They provide comprehensive information about your local drinking water quality. They include data on water sources, detected contaminants, compliance details, and educational information. CCRs are released annually with information from the previous calendar year. CCRs for our water service areas are available on our website: CLICK HERE to see the CCR for your area.
LET'S TALK LEAD
The Flint water crisis brought the dangers of lead in waterlines to the forefront. While additives in the treatment processes make our water safe to drink, the nationwide push to remove lead in waterlines is ramping up. In March, the Ohio EPA updated regulations regarding lead waterlines. Changes include the identification of all waterlines, public and private, and the removal of all lead service lines by 2037. The District has been working since 2018 to identify and remove lead waterlines through multiple projects. This year, we will continue to identify all water service lines. Once a list of all lead service lines is complete, we will start the process to remove those lines. Watch for more information in upcoming newsletters.
DUNBRIDGE I-75 INTERCHANGE WATER AND SEWER PROJECT
The $9 million project to build water and sewer lines to serve the community of Dunbridge and the SR 582/I-75 interchange is moving closer to construction. The project is on track to be awarded to a contractor late summer or fall, with work expected to begin soon after. Recently, The District completed demolition of a property near the intersection of Dunbridge Road and SR 582. This location will be the future site of a sewer pump station that will help transport wastewater 5 miles south to the Bowling Green Wastewater Treatment facility. The project will significantly improve public health by eliminating aged septic systems in the area with access to sanitary sewer lines. The project is funded through the Wood County Commissioners' delegation of funds from the American Rescue Plan Act and the Ohio EPA Water Pollution Control Fund.
CONSTRUCTION CORNER
Northwood: Sewer Lining Project
Through July, intermittent lane restrictions are possible in various locations throughout Northwood for sewer lining. Project investment: $830,000. Project complete: July.
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.
Perrysburg Township: Starbright Sewer Rehabilitation
Through September, intermittent lane restrictions are possible throughout the Starbright subdivision for sewer rehabilitation. Project investment: $863,000. Project complete: September.
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.
District Hydrant Flushing
Through November, District crews will be flushing hydrants throughout our service area. Hydrant flushing will take place between the hours of 8:00 a.m. and 3:30 p.m., Monday through Friday.
ANNOUNCEMENTS
District Board of Trustees Meetings are scheduled for the second and fourth Thursdays of each month at 7:30 a.m. Meetings are open to the public at our main office at 12560 Middleton Pike in Bowling Green, Ohio.
SPRING INTO SUMMER EVENTS
While we work hard daily to provide our communities with water and sewer services, we also support them during local events. On July 20, District Red Trucks will join the Cookie Parade in McComb. Save the date for our Open House on Tuesday, August 13, from 3 to 6.