Director: Steven Oluic, PhD
This department reports to the County Commissioners
James W. Dvorak, Timothy C. Lennon, Ralph Spidalieri
updated 09-09-21
Updated 09-15-21
updated 09-15-21
Contact
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.
Location of Water/Sewer Lines:
Dial 811
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:
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Routine inspection of all water and wastewater facilities
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Perform chemical testing at different points of the
wastewater process
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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
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Our Maintenance crew maintains and ensures that all of our
lines(110 miles) are free of obstructions and promptly
respond to all customer complaints
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Perform all necessary tests to ensure safety of the water
distributed to our customers
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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:
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Maintain over 6,200 water and sewer accounts
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Disburse over $7.2 million for operational expenses and over
$10.0 million for construction
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Comply with federal and state mandates regarded OSHA, ADA,
wage rates, etc
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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.
Business Hours:
Monday - Friday 8:00am - 4:30pm
Service Counter:
Monday - Friday 8:00am - 4:00pm
Phone:
(440) 279-1970
Fax:
(440) 285-9549
Address:
470 Center Street, Building #3
Chardon, Ohio 44024
Questions:
info@gcdwr.org
Billing Questions:
billing@gcdwr.org
This public utility is an equal
opportunity provider.
