COLUMBUS, Ohio — Governor Mike DeWine, Lt. Governor Jon Husted, and Ohio Department of Development Director Lydia Mihalik today announced grant awards totaling $135 million that will support 90 critical water infrastructure projects in 64 counties throughout the state.
These grants are part of the fifth round of the Ohio BUILDS (Broadband, Utilities, and Infrastructure for Local Development Success) water infrastructure program. Since its inception, the program has provided nearly $500 million to support 343 local water projects impacting each of Ohio’s 88 counties.
“From the first dollar awarded through this program to now, we’ve made hundreds of transformative investments in the future of our communities,” said Governor DeWine. “Having a strong water infrastructure not only safeguards the health and well-being of our residents, but it makes our neighborhoods more resilient and better prepares local leaders for sustainable economic growth.”
The grants announced today will help reduce or eliminate the financial burden community leaders face regarding critical infrastructure needs such as new water distribution systems, waterline extensions, water tower replacements, and new pipes and water mains. Grants will also fund projects to replace sanitary sewer systems, prevent system backups, and extend sewer lines to support economic growth.
“This additional round of funding will help communities from one corner of the state to the next replace aging, overwhelmed infrastructure, ensuring that Ohioans have access to clean drinking water,” said Lt. Governor Husted. “These projects will not only greatly improve the quality of life for residents in these areas, but they also boost economic growth related to business expansion and housing development.”
Here are some of the projects that will be funded with the latest round of grants:
- The Village of Bloomingburg will receive a $218,350 grant for engineering design services and fees to support the replacement of the village’s existing water treatment plant.
- The City of Washington Court House will receive a $25,000 design grant to replace more than 1,000 linear feet of water main, along with seven fire hydrants and 92 service laterals.
- The City of Jackson will receive a $1,625,046 grant to replace the failing, 123-year-old waterline on South Street, from Main Street to Ohio Avenue.
- The Northwest Regional Water District will receive a $47,968 grant for a pump and motor redundancy project.
- The Village of Chauncey will receive a $1,000,000 grant to construct a new sewer collection system.
- The Trimble Township Water District will receive a $927,000 grant for improvements to the water and sewer facilities.
- The City of Waverly will receive a $790,000 grant to construct a new sanitary sewer pumping station and force main to discharge into an existing 24-inch sewer main along Bridge Street.
- The Village of Piketon will receive a $2,062,500 grant to construct a new wastewater treatment plant to serve the community.
- The Pickaway County Board of Commissioners will receive a $2,347,740 grant for a Wintergreen and Knollwood wastewater treatment plant consolidation project.
These are just a few of the many projects that will be funded with the latest round of Ohio BUILDS grants. These investments will help to ensure that Ohioans have access to clean, safe water for years to come.
