Marion City Council will hold two discussions on Monday, June 10, 2013 about Aqua Ohio’s plan to start using chloramines as a secondary disinfectant. The discussion was originally set to be held along with the regular Council meeting at 7:30pm, but an additional session has now been scheduled earlier in the evening. Municipal Services, Parks […]
Water Company Pushes Back Against “Unsafe” Assertions
June 6, 2013 by
Aqua Ohio held a presentation for the Marion County Commissioners on Wednesday to explain in more detail their plans to start using chloramines as a secondary disinfectant. Several community members against the change were in attendance and the water company pushed back against their assertions that the process is unsafe. Aqua Ohio officials at the […]
City Council Tells Aqua to Wait on New Chemical, Threatens Stiff Fines
May 29, 2013 by
Marion City Council issued a strong rebuke to Aqua Ohio officials following discussions about the water company’s plans to start using chloramine as a secondary disinfectant. Aqua says the process is safe and needed to ensure EPA compliance, but Council members said residents deserve time and alternatives. At the end of a long meeting, Council […]
Council Members Question Water Company’s Chemical Change
May 23, 2013 by
Marion City Council members are asking officials with Aqua Ohio to appear at a public hearing to answer questions about their plans to start adding a new chemical as part of the procedures they use to disinfect local water supplies. Water company officials say they plan to attend the meeting to answer questions, but stress […]
Aqua Ohio Wrapping Up Spring Hydrant Flushing
May 17, 2013 by
Aqua Ohio’s Marion Division will conduct water main flushing in the Marion County service area Tuesday, May 20 through Friday, May 24 between 8:00 am and 12:30 am. This is expected to be the final week of flushing for the season. “Flushing is an important part of our system’s regular maintenance program. It ensures hydrants […]
Third Week of Spring Hydrant Flushing Scheduled
May 10, 2013 by
Aqua Ohio’s Marion Division will conduct water main flushing in the Marion County service area Monday, May 13 through Friday, May 17, 2013 between 8:00 am and 12:30 am. “Flushing is an important part of our system’s regular maintenance program. It ensures hydrants and valves are working properly and helps prevent sediment buildup,” said Don […]
Spring Hydrant Flushing – Week Two Schedule
May 6, 2013 by
Aqua Ohio’s Marion Division will conduct water main flushing in the Marion County service area Monday, May 6 through Friday, May 10 between 8:00 am and 12:30 am. “Flushing is an important part of our system’s regular maintenance program. It ensures hydrants and valves are working properly and helps prevent sediment buildup,” said Don Scott, […]
Aqua Ohio Announces 2013 Infrastructure Replacement Plans
May 2, 2013 by
Aqua Ohio (Aqua) recently announced plans for 2013 water distribution system improvement projects in the Marion service area. The projects involve the replacement of more than 3,300 linear feet of aging, undersized water mains, the installation of fire hydrants and other related infrastructure. “This year we are focusing our resources on two areas of the […]
Annual Spring Hydrant Flushing Starts Monday
April 26, 2013 by
Aqua Ohio’s Marion Division will conduct water main flushing in the Marion County service area Monday, April 29 through Friday, May 3 between 8:00 am and 12:30 am. “Flushing is an important part of our system’s regular maintenance program. It ensures hydrants and valves are working properly and helps prevent sediment buildup,” said Don Scott, […]
PUCO and OEPA promote “Fix a Leak Week”
March 18, 2013 by
The average U.S. home wastes over 11,000 gallons of water each year, enough to fill an Olympic size swimming pool. That’s more than 1 trillion gallons nationally. Together with the Ohio Environmental Protection Agency (OEPA), the Public Utilities Commission of Ohio (PUCO) is promoting “Fix a Leak Week,” March 18 – 24, 2013. Fix a […]
