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Be Prepared: September is National Preparedness Month
Our team of highly trained, licensed, and skilled professional operators is dedicated to delivering top-notch water and sewer service 24/7/365, no matter the conditions. While we quickly address minor water leaks, it's essential to recognize that major disasters like flooding or significant water line breaks could potentially impact your drinking water supply.
As part of National Preparedness Month, we wanted to remind you of the importance of having enough water on hand to protect you and your family.
FEMA & Ready.gov advise you to prepare for a disaster that may impact your water supply.
- Determine your water needs: It is recommended that you store a several-day supply, one gallon of water per person per day, for drinking and sanitation. Children, nursing mothers, and those with medical conditions may need more.
- Purchase bottled water or food-grade storage containers and store in a cool, dark place.
For a complete list of disaster supplies go to www.ready.gov. Creating a disaster preparedness plan is the best way to ensure the safety and well-being of your loved ones.
On Call 24/7/365
During water and sewer emergencies, knowing who to call is crucial. Our licensed operators rotate on duty 24/7/365 to ensure system operations after hours. After hours and holidays, The District works with county sheriff's offices to dispatch our operators. The numbers are as follows:
Wood County
419.354.9001 option 9
Hancock County
419.422.2424 (McComb)
Henry County
419.592.8010
Get Emergency Alerts
As part of National Preparedness Month, we want to inform you about a service that is beneficial during a water or sewer emergency. While water and sewer outages are
rare, when they do happen, you should be notified as soon as possible. The District, the Wood County Emergency Management Agency, and other local agencies have
teamed up to offer CodeRED. CodeRED is a service that alerts you by phone or text in an emergency.
To sign up, visit https://www.nwwsd.org/customer-info/code-red-emergency-alerts/. If you have an account, be sure your information is up to date.
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.
Water Workforce Coalition
In Northwest Ohio, a water and wastewater operator shortage presents a pressing challenge. The Water Workforce Coalition, a partnership between The District, government agencies, and educational institutions aims to cultivate the next generation of water and wastewater professionals by raising awareness about the ample career opportunities within the water and wastewater industry.
To learn more, visit www.waterworksforyou.org
Celebrating a Successful Event
Thank you to all who joined us at our Open House. We hope you enjoyed learning more about our initiatives and how we are committed to serving you and the community. Your support is invaluable, and we're excited to continue working together for a brighter, water-efficient future. We are already looking forward to 2024!
Construction Corner
McComb Regional Waterline Project
Through November, intermittent lane restrictions are possible in North Baltimore at High Street and along Main Street to Deweyville Road (CR 203), west along CR 203, and south to Township Road 131, on SR 613, Park Drive, to the existing McComb water treatment plant on Park Street for waterline installation. Project investment: $7 million. Project complete: November.
Rossford: Elm Tree Road Water Main Replacement and Glenwood Road Sanitary Sewer Improvements
Through November, East Elm Tree Road may be closed for waterline installation. Local access will be maintained. Work along Glenwood Road at Elm Tree Road will be announced. Project investment: $422,000. Project complete: November.
District Area Hydrant Flushing
Through November, crews will be flushing fire hydrants at various locations throughout our service area. Flush your waterlines if your water becomes discolored.