Projects

We are glad to announce that we have a couple Water and Sewer project updates.

Prescott Estates Water Improvement Project 2023-2024

This project will consist of replacing/updating all water main lines in Prescott Estates and installing a 75,000-gallon storage tank/tower to maintain pressure. All new water main lines and meter pits have been installed and homes connected. Roads and driveways have been repaired and yard restoration is underway. Any grass that doesn't take now will need to be reseeded this fall. The storage tank construction is underway and should be complete by end of summer.

Harbor Hills Water Improvement Project 2024-2026

This project will consist of replacing/updating all water main lines some older service lines. Meter pits will also be installed in yards and all inside meters will be removed. Tucson Excavating has been awarded the project and it is set to begin in May of 2024. For project updates please visit harborhillswater.com

Avondale Water Project - COMPLETED

Phase 1 is completed and the reduced tap fee offer has expired.

Phase 2 is completed and the reduced tap fee offer expires May 31, 2024. All roads, drives and yards have been restored. Any grass that did not take will need to be reseeded this fall. Licking County is offering a reduced connection fee of $1,500.00, if connected with in 6 months of project completion. Licking County is also offering a tax assessment (up to 24 months) for the connection fee if it is helpful to you. If you have a vacant lot and would like a tap please refer to the following agreement ( Water Tap Down Payment Agreement LINK )

• What are the owner’s responsibilities when connecting to a Public Water System?
  Complete a Tap Permit and pay connection fee or tax assessment agreement at the Water Billing office.
• Complete APPLICATION / PERMIT FOR A PRIVATE WATER SYSTEM and pay the $35.00 fee for the Alteration-Public Water Connection or Sealing well through the Licking County Health Department. The form can be obtained on the LC Health Department Website or at our Billing Office. ( Permit Link Here )
• Hire a Registered Contractor (list available from Water Office) to install your water line from the meter pit to residence, disconnect/separate or abandon well and connect water line to house plumbing. Please have them contact us for line specifications.
• If you are keeping your well as an Auxiliary Water Supply you must; physically separate well from the Public Water System, install a Testable Reduced Pressure Backflow Device (i.e. Zurn/Wilkins 375 device or similar) and tested/certified annually and enter into an agreement with Licking County certifying permanent well disconnection.
• If you are not keeping your well in service it must be properly abandoned and sealed as per the LC Health Department.
• Please Note; All persons, including homeowners, performing work on a private water system must be registered with the Ohio Department of Health as required in Ohio Administrative Code Rule 3701-28-18(A). Please contact the LC Health Department at (740) 349-6535 for more information regarding registration or to obtain a list of Registered Contractors.

Buckeye Lake Sewer Rehab Project 2022-2023 - COMPLETED

This project will perform a complete rehabilitation of all gravity main sewer lines and manholes in the Village Buckeye Lake/Licking Township area of the Buckeye Lake Sewer District. These lines were installed in the 1950’s and have reached their end of useful life. Resident should see some construction activity begin in May or June of 2022. Most all of the work will be completed in the Road Right of Way so private property will not be affected. However, some roads will more than likely be closed or brought down to single lanes of traffic once this project is in full swing. Thank you for cooperation and patience as this project is completed as this project is critical to carry raw sewage from your home to the treatment plant.

UPDATE 5/01/2024 All main sewer lines have been lined. Culy Contracting is currently performing the manhole relining and should be completed by June 2024. Some roads may be closed or redirected during their work.

The Hanover/Marne Water Project

This project will consist of a water main line extension from Newark to the Village of Hanover area. Phase 1 will begin this Summer or early Fall of 2024 and will take approximately 9-12 months to complete.

An Informational Public Meeting/Open House will be held on Aug 29th, 2024 from 6PM-8PM at the Licking Valley High School in the Commons Area, those effected by the project are encouraged to attend.