Dear Residents,
There will be multiple road closures or restricted lanes on Walnut and W Race St next week, 3/18/24. The contractors will boring the new water services and connecting them. They will also be tree/stump removal on W Sandusky, W Race and Main St. The police dept will be putting out no parking signs this Sunday.
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The village of Mechanicsburg will be completing smoke testing of the sewer lines at Darby View Estates on Thursday, March 21, 2024.
Residents could possibly see smoke from this test. They are encouraged to let the water dept know about the issues by calling (937) 834-3187. Dear residents,
The parts are scheduled to arrive this week for the waterline project. The crews will be out in full force to complete this. The service switch over will begin shortly. A friendly reminder the water department will need to gain access to remove the old meter on your property. This will take place during normal working hours. Please contact the office if you need set up a time for the water department to gain access: 937-834-3187. Thanks Dear Residents Affected by the Waterline Project,
(Only the property owners that are part on the waterline construction project will be receiving this letter.) Thank you for your cooperation in our ongoing water improvement project. In the coming weeks contractors will be testing and connecting new water service lines to your home’s existing water service lines and installing a meter pit in the easement. After this connection is made the contractors will flush out the line using your home’s exterior hose bib if it is accessible. There are instructions included with this letter with additional instructions to flush your home’s interior water lines, as well. During this change the Village’s Water Department will need access into your home to remove the existing meter. This work will be done during the department’s normal business hours. If you are unable to be present during these hours please call the Municipal office and speak to the Utility clerk to make other arrangements. Municipal Office 937-834-3187 Ext 1. There is a possibility that your old service deficiencies allowed for escape of pressure and that the improvements will result in your internal plumbing being a closed system. If your hot water tank does not have proper pressure relief valves or an expansion tank it could result in increased pressure in your internal plumbing resulting in damage to your water heater or other plumbing in your house. The Village would recommend that you review your internal plumbing and if needed install at a minimum an expansion tank or internal pressure reducing valve. This is also an excellent time to ensure your interior main water shutoff valve is functioning properly. It is recommended that you consult with your local plumber or the Champaign County Health Department for code requirements as needed. Thank you for your cooperation, Village of Mechanicsburg - Water Department Flush your household plumbing after construction or plumbing work Construction and plumbing activities can release particles from service lines and plumbing fixtures. Flushing the plumbing brings fresh, cold water from the new main in the street into the pipes in your property. Flushing your pipes for 10 minutes will cost 25 cents on the water portion of your Municipal Services Bill. Active construction includes: • Plumbing work • Replacement of the service line • Water main replacement • Department of Public Works street and sewer reconstruction When the entire project is complete, flush your household plumbing again. Here’s how: 1. Remove aerators, or the screens, from the end of every faucet and rinse any particles from them. 2. Start in the basement or lowest level and work your way to the top floor. Fully open each cold water tap and allow the water to run. 3. Your water should be clear after 10 minutes. Start at the top floor and turn off the water at each faucet, finishing in the basement. 4. Re-attach aerators to the faucets. If the water is discolored, continue flushing until clear. If it is still discolored after 30 minutes, please call 937-834-3187 Ext 1. All boil advisories are lifted for areas affected by the water main breaks earlier this week.
Water Boil Advisory for North Locust St. Until Further Notice; Hydrant Flushing Oct. 30-Nov. 310/25/2023 Water Boil Advisory: North Locust St. Until further notice.
Also, there will be Hydrant Flushing from October 30-November 3, 9am-3pm. Trick or Treat: Tuesday, October 31, 2023 from 6-8pm
The Village of Mechanicsburg has contracted with J & J Schlaegel for a $2.2 million dollar water main replacement project. This project is being paid for with grants, loans, and local matching dollars from both the Village and Goshen Township. Ohio Public Works and Ohio Water Development Association are the state entities providing low or no interest loans and grants to the Village.
This project includes water mains on the following streets: East and West Sandusky, Walnut St, W Race St, N Main St, and a portion of N Pleasant St. The water mains will be placed under the sidewalks rather than the streets which makes for cheaper repairs, less disruption to traffic and significant savings. Water meters, fire hydrants, and water valve replacements are included in this project. This project will probably go until winter and pick back up again in the spring. Supply chains have put us a little behind and not sure how or what will take place at different times through the project. It may impact Trick or Treat, bus routes, trash pick-ups, etc. but the Village will work through these issues as they arise. We ask for your cooperation and patience while we make these EPA mandatory improvements to our water system. If you have any questions or concerns please contact us through our website mechanicsburgvillage.com and check the website for all updates on the project. |
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