Schools, families, churches, neighborhood organizations and local businesses are being encouraged to “hit the streams” as volunteers during the month of May, for the Central Ohio River Pride Month.  The events, coordinated with the Public Utilities Department, offer more ways for volunteers to help “get green” in Columbus and make a difference along area waterways.  Mayor Coleman encourages groups to get involved to deal with the trash and litter left along rivers and streams each winter.  Litter is not only an eyesore; it can affect community pride, water quality, endanger wildlife and promote mosquito growth by providing a place for water to stagnate. 

The Columbus Division of Water would like to advise consumers of a 24-inch main line break near the intersection of Sterling Avenue and 7th Avenue. Residents in the vicinity of the break will be experiencing low water pressure and a temporary loss of water service.

As a precautionary measure, once the water service is restored, those who experience a loss of water service are advised to boil all water used for cooking and drinking for one (1) minute until further notice.  The media will be notified of the “Boil Water Cancellation” after the Division of Water has completed necessary sampling and analysis of the water.

Today, a new leader was appointed to continue the City’s top quality water, electric and sewage services for residents and the entire region, as Mayor Michael B. Coleman announced the appointment of Tatyana (Tanya) Arsh, P.E., to serve as Director of the Department of Public Utilities.

On Tuesday, October 24, 2006, a precautionary boil water advisory was issued for residents and
businesses that lost water service in portions of east Columbus.   After sampling and testing the water from this area, no contamination has been found. The boil water advisory is now cancelled and no longer necessary.

The Columbus Division of Power and Water would like to advise consumers of a temporary loss of water service this morning in portions of east Columbus.  The problem has since been resolved and water service has been restored to customers.

As a precautionary measure, once the water service is restored, those who experience a loss of water service are advised to boil all water used for cooking and drinking for one (1) minute until further notice.  The media will be notified of the “Boil Water Cancellation” after the Division of Power and Water has completed necessary sampling and analysis of the water.  

Residents Invited To Share Comments at Public Meetings

Three proposed upground reservoirs to be built in northwest Delaware County will help provide clean, dependable drinking water to central Ohio residents in years to come. 

Customers of the City of Columbus Dublin Road Water Plant Service Area were notified May 23, 2006, about high levels of nitrate in the drinking water and were advised not to give the water to infants under six months old or to use it for making infant formula or juice.  We are pleased to report that the results from the most recent water samples show nitrate levels below the nitrate standard or maximum contaminant level (MCL) of 10 mg/L.  It is no longer necessary to use bottled water for infants less than six months old.  We apologize for any inconvenience and thank you for your patience.

As a result of vandalism to a Rhoads Park sewer structure sometime yesterday, a sanitary sewer overflow (SSO) has occurred into the Scioto River in the Fifth Avenue to Trabue Road area.  Vandals stole various parts and also closed a sewer gate, which prohibited flow in a main city trunk sewer and resulted in overflows from manholes located along the Scioto River in that area.

The Columbus Division of Power and Water has issued a nitrate advisory to populations receiving their water from the Dublin Road Water Plant.  Do not give the water to infants under six months old or use it to make infant formula or juice.  The advisory is effective immediately and will remain in effect until further notice. 

The Columbus Division of Power and Water will continue to monitor the Dublin Road Water Plant water supply on a regular basis, provide regular updates on the level of nitrates in this water supply, and notify the public when the advisory may be lifted.

On Tuesday, March 21, 2006, a precautionary boil water advisory was issued for residents and businesses that lost water service in portions of east Columbus and Reynoldsburg.  After sampling and testing the water from this area, no contamination has been found.  The boil water advisory is now cancelled and no longer necessary. 

The Columbus Division of Water would like to advise consumers of a temporary loss of water service early this morning in portions of east Columbus and Reynoldsburg due to a power failure that affected the Blacklick pump station near East Broad Street and Reynoldsburg – New Albany Road.  Water service has since been restored to customers.

As a precautionary measure, once the water service is restored, those who experience a loss of water service are advised to boil all water used for cooking and drinking for one (1) minute until further notice.  The media will be notified of the “Boil Water Cancellation” after the Division of Water has completed necessary sampling and analysis of the water.

On Thursday, March 16, 2006, a precautionary boil water advisory was issued for residents and businesses that lost water service on Sterling Avenue (between 6th Avenue and 13th Avenue) and 7th Avenue (between Gould Road and Sterling Avenue).  After sampling and testing the water from this area, no contamination has been found.  The boil water advisory is now cancelled and no longer necessary. 

Residents Invited To Share Comments at Open House

Three proposed upground reservoirs to be built in northwest Delaware County will help provide clean, dependable drinking water to central Ohio residents in years to come.