FIX A LEAK WEEK
Homeowners play a critical role in conserving water and protecting the environment. Fix a Leak Week, March 18 - 24, provides an excellent opportunity to make a difference. By participating, you can help reduce water waste and save money on your water bills while doing your part to protect the planet.
The first step is to check your home for leaks. Doing this is simple. First, check your water meter. Turn off all water-using appliances and fixtures. After two hours, check the meter. If your meter is still running, it may indicate a leak. Another way to find leaks is to check for visible signs such as discolored spots on walls, floors, ceilings, or puddles around pipes. You can listen for leaks by turning off all water in your home and listen for the sound of running water. You can identify toilet leaks by placing a drop of food coloring in the toilet tank. If any color appears in the bowl after 10 minutes, you likely have a leak. Be sure to flush immediately after the experiment to avoid staining the tank.
The District also offers a great online tool to detect leaks called AquaHawk. AquaHawk tracks your water use online. Once you set up an account, you can register to receive text, email, or phone alerts to notify you if your water use is too high. For more information, go to www.nwwsd.org/aquahawk.
WATER GRANTS AWARDED
The District’s WATER (Water And Environment Teacher Education Resources) grants provide direct funding to support educators in teaching about the significance of water resources in local schools. This year, The District awarded over $9,000 to fund water-focused educational programs in seven schools. Congratulations to the following educators and their classrooms:
- Rossford Schools - Alicia Conley, Andrea Iman, Rachel Hood
- Eastwood High School - Keith Madaras
- Lake High School - Tom Mahas
- Elmwood Middle School - Katie Smith, Allison Betz, Alyssa Reynolds, Kelly Borton, Rebecca Peery, Ginger Curtis, Monica Arnold, Ashley Kuehne
- Otsego Local Schools - Kirstina Roberts, Julian Bodey, Bob Furlong
- Bowling Green Middle School - Paula Williams
- Perrysburg Schools - Lesley Stout, Ethan Jessin
The WATER grant program was introduced by The District a decade ago as part of our mission to give back to the schools and communities we serve. The program seeks to create awareness about the importance of water and the environment and to support responsible environmental stewardship.
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.
Perrysburg Township: Ford Road Pump Station Replacement
Through March, additional construction traffic is possible along Ford Road between White and Lindsey Roads for finish work. Project investment: $7.7 million. Project complete: May.
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 installation. 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. Crews will also perform lining work just north of Grassy Creek between Colony Road and Dixie Highway. This work may impact residential property. Project investment: $934,000. Project complete: August.
ANNOUNCEMENTS
District Board of Trustees Meetings are held on the second and fourth Thursday of every month at 7:30 a.m.
Join us at our main office located at 12560 Middleton Pike in Bowling Green, Ohio.
LANDSCAPING
While emergency water and sewer service repairs are swift, the challenge lies in restoring the yards and sidewalks we impact over the winter. The District will return to landscape and improve these areas as soon as weather conditions allow. We appreciate your patience.