Utilities
John Geller, Director
740/522.1420 x350
Clean, good tasting water is something most citizens of Heath take for granted. Our Utilities Department provides this refreshing water source through its state-of-the-art facility on Dorsey Mill Road. The facility provides consistent water quality and capacity 24 hours a day, 365 days a year. Whether you are a home owner who wants good tasting odor-free water or a commercial business that needs a reliable water source, the Water and Wastewater Department is ready to serve Heath's water needs well into this new century and beyond.
Water Treatment and Distribution
The first water treatment plant and distribution system was constructed in 1956. The original water plant had a capacity of 0.9 million gallons per day (mgd). In th 1969, the plant was upgraded to the 1.8 mgd. The one million gallon reservoir was constructed on Starhill and in 1990 the PIME reservoir was added to increase storage capacity to 1.98 million gallons.
In 1993, the elevated storage tanks on 30th Street and in the Mid-Ohio Industrial Park were demolished, decreasing capacity to 1.63 million gallons. The 1998 upgrade increased the plant capacity to 4 mgd and added a 500,000 gallon clearwell to increase storage capacity to 2.38 million gallons. Today, the plant averages 1.3 mgd, and is manned between 18 to 20 hours a day, spanning over two shifts. The Water Treatment and Distribution Plants are also responsible for 369,793 feet of waterlines and 588 fire hydrants. Other responsibilities include hydrant maintenance and repair, main breaks, sewer tap inspections, and marking lines for taps.
Heath placed first in the 2nd Annual Water Tasting Contest in August of 1994. The event was sponsored by the Southwest District and the Southeast District of the American Water Works Association (Ohio Section).
Wastewater
The first wastewater plant was constructed in 1962 with a design flow of 1 million gallons per day (mgd). In 1972, the design flow was 2 mgd. The upgrade during 1991 decreased the design flow to 1.75 mgd, but has a peak flow of 7 mgd to handle storm events. The anaerobic digesters were converted to aerobic in 1997 to comply with new EPA regulations on sludge disposal.
During 2010 we had an upgrade to construct a new screen building, installation of a new blower and dissolved oxygen instrumentation, installation of a new waste activated sludge pump, replacement of check valves and piping for the existing influent raw pumps. Modification of the scum handling system were also added. We also modified dechlorination and added stand-by power for the solids handling facility. During 2012 we installed jet aeration manifolds with jet aeration/mixing nozzles, stainless steel air and liquid piping for our digester to save on electrical costs and better digester efficiency. In order to cut maintenance costs, two lift stations were removed in 2013.
New Utilities Account
Water accounts can be opened or transferred by submitting a completed and signed Direct Billing Agreement form (see “Resources” below). All Tenants must have the property owner or property managing agent fill out the property owner information.
Please mail completed and signed form to Heath Water Department, 1287 Hebron Rd., Heath, OH 43056 or drop off in Utilities drop box located outside in the municipal building parking lot. You may also scan and email a signed form to utilitybilling@heathohio.gov
UTILITY PAYMENT OPTIONS:
1. Secured Drop box located outside of the Municipal building
2. Online: www.heathohio.gov
3. Phone: 740-522-1420, press 1