City of Columbus

Olentangy River Road Water Main Project - Phase II In the Olentangy West Community Area, this project will replace water mains with a high break frequency to improve service, maintenance, and reduce water loss. The existing lines range from 65-92 years in age. Construction is expected to begin in the summer of 2021 and will include new hydrants. Prior to construction, notification letters will be mailed to residents near the project, providing detailed information and contact numbers. - learn more

Chestershire Road Area Water Line Improvements Located in the Greater Hilltop Community Area, this project will replace 6-inch and 8-inch water mains that have a high break frequency to improve water service, decrease burden on maintenance operations, and reduce water loss. It includes approximately 9,500 linear feet of water main replacement. Construction is to begin in the summer of 2021. - learn more

HCWP Intake Structure & Low Head Dam Rehabilitation This project will bring the facility up to current standards and ensure a reliable source of raw water supply for years to come. All improvements will be made within City of Columbus owned property and right-of-way and will not impact travel or pedestrian traffic along Cherry Bottom Road.Work is scheduled to begin in the summer of 2021 and is anticipated to be completed in spring of 2024. - learn more

Old Beechwold Area Water Line Improvements This project will replace existing 6-inch and 8-inch water mains that have a high break frequency to improve water service, decrease burden on water maintenance operations, and reduce water loss. It includes approximately 10,000 linear feet of water main replacement. The existing water mains range from 69 to 98 years in age. The project also includes new fire hydrants. Construction is expected to begin in the summer of 2021. - learn more

Water Quality Assurance Lab Renovations This project will provide renovations to HVAC, electrical, fume hoods, gas/vacuum/air fixtures, cabinetry and ergonomic upgrades. Construction is slated to start in late 2021 and is expected to be completed by the end of 2023. - learn more

Hoover Dam CIP A project at the Hoover Reservoir dam/park area begins in August 2020. The construction will require some closures for safety and security, affecting pedestrian, bike-way and parking areas. Our fact sheet outlines the details and also provides a link to a project area map. Signage will be posted in the work areas.   - learn more

DRWP Clarifier Project This project will replace the existing clarifier mechanisms, the flocculation drives, and items as piping, pipe supports, electrical gear etc. This project will help extend the life of this facility so that it can continue to provide a reliable source of water for many years to come.Construction will start in the spring of 2021 and is expected to be completed by the end of 2023. - learn more

PAWP Well Pump Replacement This project will replace nine existing raw water pumps with new vertical turbine pumps at three of the collector wells, providing a reliable raw water source to the PAWP, make use of the existing assets and maintain the current approved capacity. - learn more

East Franklinton Water Line Improvements - Phase 3 This project is located in the East Franklinton neighborhood (see map) and will replace the existing 12-inch, 8-inch, and 6-inch water lines that have a high break frequency to improve water service, decrease burden on water maintenance operations, and reduce water loss. Construction is expected to begin at the end of 2020. - learn more

HCWP Sludge Line Improvements This project will replace approximately 13,000 linear feet of continuous 12-inch diameter pipe and 575 linear feet of spot repairs at various locations along the pipeline. Construction will commence in the summer of 2020 and will be substantially complete by the winter of 2021. - learn more

East Gates Street Area Water Line Improvements This project will be constructed as part of the Division of Water’s Replacement and Rehabilitation (R &R) Program. Replacement of water lines with a high break frequency will improve water service, decrease burden on water maintenance operations, and reduce water loss. - learn more

South Broadleigh Road Area Water Improvements This project will replace existing water mains with a high break frequency, improving water service, decreasing burden on water maintenance operations, and reducing water loss. Fire hydrant replacement and customer water service transfers are also part of this project. Construction is expected to begin in early 2020. - learn more

Thomas Lane Area Water Line Improvements Phase 2 Part of the division's Replacement and Rehabilitation (R &R) Program, this project will replace existing water mains with a high break frequency, improving water service, decreasing burden on water maintenance operations and reducing water loss. Construction is expected to begin in the fall of 2019. - learn more

Valleyview Drive Area Water Line Improvements This project will replace existing water mains with a high break frequency, thus improving water service, decrease burden on water maintenance operations, and reduce water loss. Construction is expected to begin in the fall of 2019. - learn more

HCWP Basin Concrete Rehabilitation - Phase 2 This project will upgrade and maintain Hap Cremean Water Plant's treatment facilities to ensure a reliable supply of potable water, rehabilitating deteriorated concrete structures in and around the settling and flocculation basin area. Construction will start in the fall of 2021 and is expected to be completed in the spring of 2025. - learn more

Olentangy River Road 24 inch Water Main (Phase 1) This project will replace the existing water main that has a high break frequency. Replacement is critical to delivering water to the distribution system and will improve service while decreasing the burden on maintenance. Construction is expected to begin in the spring of 2019. - learn more

Harrington Court Area Water Line Improvements This project will be constructed as part of the Division of Water’s Replacement and Rehabilitation (R &R) Program. Existing water mains that have a high break frequency will be replaced, improving water service, decreasing burden on water maintenance operations, and reducing water loss.  Construction is expected to begin in the summer of 2019. - learn more

Dresden Street Area Water Line Improvements This project will be constructed as part of the Division of Water’s Replacement and Rehabilitation (R &R) Program to replace the existing water mains with a high break frequency. The project will improve water service, decrease burden on water maintenance operations, and reduce water loss. Construction is expected to begin in the early 2019. - learn more

Enhanced Meter Project This project will facilitate collection of electronic meter readings and provide expanded services for customers. It will be completed in phases, with initial small-scale testing to begin in summer 2021 and completion of all meter conversions by mid-2025. - learn more

Union Avenue Area Water Line Improvements This project will be constructed as part of the Division of Water’s Replacement and Rehabilitation (R &R) Program. Replacement of these water lines will improve water service, decrease burden on water maintenance operations, and reduce water loss. Construction is expected to begin in the summer of 2019. - learn more

Arcadia Avenue Area Water Line Improvements This project will replace existing water lines that have a high break frequency to improve water service, decrease maintenance, reduce water loss and includes new fire hydrants. Construction is expected to begin in the spring of 2018. Clintonville/University Area. - learn more

Mound District Booster Station Discharge Line This project in the Hilltop community is to accommodate the increased pumping capacity associated with new Mound District booster station. Construction includes 5,700 linear feet of new 20-inch and 24-inch diameter water line installations and is expected to begin in the summer of 2019. - learn more

Scottwood Road Area Water Line Improvements This project will includes replacement of the water lines to improve water service, decrease burden on water maintenance operations, and reduce water loss. Construction is expected to begin in the spring of 2018. - learn more

UV Disinfection Improvements for DRWP & HCWP This project will install ultraviolet (UV) disinfection at the DRWP and HCWP to provide additional treatment for Cryptosporidium and other potential microbial contaminants. Financing will be provided by below-market interest rate loans obtained through the Ohio EPA’s Water Supply Revolving Loan Account (WSRLA) program. Includes EPA's Limited Environmental Reviews.  - learn more

HCWP Bulk Chemical Building (BCB) Improvements Project This project is designed to meet current and future service goals for consumers in the area. It is anticipated to begin in early 2016, lasting about 515 days. The total construction cost is approximately $5,000,000 with financing provided through a below-market rate loan.
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HCWP Standby Power and DRWP Standby Power Three diesel powered standby generators will be installed at the HCWP to power the plant during a utility power outage. Construction is to begin in the first quarter of 2017 and will be completed in 2018 with an estimated cost of $10.5 million. Two generators will be installed at the DRWP. Construction is anticipated to begin in the third quarter of 2017 and completed in 2019 with an estimated cost of 9 million. - learn more

Silver Drive Area Water Line Improvements This project will replace existing water lines with a high break frequency, improving water service, decreasing burden on water maintenance operations, and reducing water loss. The project will also include new fire hydrant installations and water service transfers. Construction is expected to begin in the fall of 2017. - learn more

Acton Road Area Water Line Improvements This project will replace existing 2-inch, 6-inch, 8-inch, and 12-inch water lines with a high break frequency, improving water service, decreasing burden on water maintenance operations, and reducing water loss. Construction is expected to begin in the winter or spring of 2017. - learn more

Hoover Boardwalk Improvements Improvements to the Hoover Nature Preserve Boardwalk begin in May 2015 to make better use of the space, eliminate rutting, improve handicapped parking and better protect water quality. Construction is funded through Ohio EPA's Surface Water Improvement program and includes installation of permeable pavers, a vegetated infiltration area and educational signage for visitors. - learn more

5th Ave Dam Project The Department of Public Utilities is working in conjunction with the US Army Corp of Engineers to restore the ecosystem of the Lower Olentangy Sub-basin, with the primary focus on the 5th Avenue Dam. - learn more

Upground Reservoir Construction was completed on Columbus' Upground Reservoir built in northwestern Delaware County. View brochure - learn more