Geauga County Water Resources

Updated: 04/14/2023

Chardon TWP WWTP Sewer Project Update - 3/17/2023

Berkshire Heights Service Connection Process 7/12/22

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Updated 12/15/2022

• Sewer Connection Letter - Update • Chardon TWP WWTP Sewer Project Update 12/15/2022 • Approval Rate Increases 2017 - 2023

Updated 04/14/2023

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What’s New

Updated 3/29/2023

GCDWR is hiring for these positions: Assistant Supervisor Water Systems Engineering Technician Wastewater Plant Operator 1 Water Resources Intern(s)

Welcome!

The Geauga County Department of Water Resources is an organization under

the authority of the Geauga Board of Commissioners. We are a self supporting

department operating on revenues generated solely from service provided. Our

operations must comply with all applicable Ohio Environmental Protection

Agency's rules and regulations which are based on Federal clean water laws,

as well as Ohio Revised Code chapters 6117 and 6103.

Daily maintenance and operation of our facilities are performed by state

certified operators, supported by state certified laboratory, technicians,

maintenance, administrative, and engineering staff properly trained and

equipped to ensure that all water used and all wastewater treatment is in

compliance with the above mentioned laws.

What We Do

The following are some of the functions performed by the GCDWR

operators and maintenance crew towards our goal of providing the

best service:

• Routine inspection of all water and wastewater facilities • Perform chemical testing at different points of the wastewater process • Collect samples and transport them to the lab as required by the National Pollutant Discharge Elimination System (NPDES) permit issued by the Ohio EPA for each of our facilities • Our Maintenance crew maintains and ensures that all of our lines(110 miles) are free of obstructions and promptly respond to all customer complaints • Perform all necessary tests to ensure safety of the water distributed to our customers • Schedule and perform fire hydrant maintenance and flushing of water lines The following are some of the functions performed by the GCDWR engineers, planning and administrators toward our goal of providing the best service: • Maintain over 6,200 water and sewer accounts • Disburse over $7.2 million for operational expenses and over $10.0 million for construction • Comply with federal and state mandates regarded OSHA, ADA, wage rates, etc • Prepare financial reports and budget reports that are submitted to the State Auditors

Department Rules & Regulations Please click below to view the Department of Water Resources Rules & Regulations