District project update

The Northwestern Water and Sewer District delivers water and sewer services to over 20,000 customers in Wood, Henry, Sandusky, and Hancock counties. Although many of its projects are performed underground, utility work can impact water and sewer service and roads throughout our service area.

Northwood sewer lining project: Through July, intermittent lane restrictions are possible in various locations throughout Northwood for sewer lining. Project investment: $830,000. Project complete: July.

Northwood’s Farnstead Waterline replacement: Waterline installation on Farnstead Drive, between Tracy Road and Sheffield Place, is complete. Additional road closures and lane restrictions on Farnstead are possible for paving in July/August. Meter pit installation will take place by fall of this year. Project investment: $978,000. Project complete: September.

Perrysburg Township Starbright Sewer rehabilitation: Through September, intermittent lane restrictions are possible throughout the Starbright subdivision for sewer rehabilitation. Project investment: $863,000. Project complete: September.

Perrysburg Township Ford Road Pump station replacement: Through July, intermittent closures of Ford Road, between White Road and Lindsay Drive, are possible for finish work. Detour: Simmons Road, Ohio 795, White Road. Project investment: $7.7 million. Project complete: July.

Rossford’s Windsor Drive Water and sewer main replacement: The district will announce a water service interruption on Eagle Point Road, between Windsor Drive and Superior Street the week of June 17 for waterline connection. Residents and businesses will be notified by phone, door tags, and media. Through July, Windsor Drive, between Eagle Point Road and Hoffman Avenue, is closed for water and sewer line installation. No through traffic. Local access is permitted. Project investment: $1 million. Project complete: July.

District hydrant flushing: Through June, district crews will be flushing hydrants in the following areas: south of Bowling Green along Kramer Road and Ohio 25, areas near the Wood County Landfill, and the McClure area in Henry County. Additional locations will be announced.

District-wide landscaping: Through June, crews will perform landscaping work in various locations throughout the service area. Work may involve lane and shoulder restrictions.