City of Columbus

Fourth Water Plant Continued growth in Central Ohio, along with the need to increase reliability and resiliency across the water supply system, has driven the need for additional water treatment capacity, as outlined by the Division of Water (DOW) in 2018. DOW has initiated the design process for the Fourth Water Plant, with the goal of bringing the new facility online by the end of 2028. The plant will be constructed on DOW-owned property along the Scioto River in Delaware County at the southeast corner of Home Road and SR 745. - learn more

PAWP Control Room Renovation This project will improve space utilization, ergonomics, and replace outdated control room equipment and materials that are well beyond their useful life expectancy. Work is scheduled to begin in summer 2023 and be completed by summer  2024. - 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, to begin in 2023. - learn more

Brixham Road Area Water Line Improvements This project will replace water mains that break often (and are 70 years old) to improve service, and will add new fire hydrants. Construction should begin in the summer of 2023. Prior to this, letters will be mailed to nearby residents with important contacts and info.  - learn more

PAWP Hypochlorite Disinfection Improvements A new disinfection facility will be constructed to utilize liquid sodium hypochlorite in the disinfection process for improved safety. All improvements will be made within city owned property and is not expected to have any adverse impacts. Work is scheduled to commence in the spring of 2023 and to be completed in spring of 2026. - learn more

Dublin Road Water Plant Laboratory Upgrades The DRWP Lab, constructed in the 1970s, will be renovated to improve work flow/efficiency, meet data management needs, and prepare the facility for future analytical testing requirements. Construction is to start in mid-2023 and is to be completed by the end of 2024. - learn more

Water Treatment Residuals Turnkey Dewatering Services This project will improve the sustainability of the current residuals management by moving away from a disposal-based operation to one that is based on beneficial use. The system design is anticipated to begin in spring 2023 with construction commencing fall 2023 and completing in 2026. - learn more

Norris Drive Area Water Line Improvements This project located in Northland, North Linden, and Rocky Fork-Blacklick Community Areas will replace existing water mains (ranging from 54 to 69 years in age) that break often to improve water service and reduce water loss. It includes about 8,650 linear feet of water mains and new fire hydrant installations. Construction is expected to begin in spring 2023. Prior to that, area residents will be notified with detailed information and contacts. - learn more

Palmetto-Westgate Water Line Improvements This Hilltop area project will replace water lines that break often to improve water service and and reduce water loss. It includes about 9,000 linear feet of new water lines, new fire hydrants, and water service transfers. Prior to construction (begins in spring 2023), notice will be sent to area residents with detailed info and contacts. - learn more

Kent-Fairwood Area Water Line Improvements This project in the Livingston Avenue Community Area will replace water mains that break often with new 8-inch Ductile Iron ones to improve service and reduce water loss. It includes ~5,400 linear feet of new water mains, new fire hydrants, and water service transfers. Prior to construction (begins in the winter of 2022/2023), notice will be mailed to area residents with detailed info and contacts. - learn more

Aragon Avenue Area Water Line Improvements Located in the Mid-East neighborhood, this project will replace 8 and 6-inch lines that break often to improve service and reduce water loss. It includes ~9,500 linear feet of water line replacement, new water mains, fire hydrant installations and water service transfers. Construction is expected to begin in early 2023; prior to this, notice will be sent to area residents providing detailed info and contacts. - learn more

PAWP Lime Slaker and Soda Ash Replacement Project This project will replace aging treatment equipment to improve treatment process reliability. No treatment outages are anticipated. Construction will begin mid-2023 and is anticipated to be completed in fall 2026. - learn more

Eureka-Fremont Area Water Line Improvements Located in the Hilltop Area, this project will replace 2,250 linear feet of water mains that break often (are 106 years old) to improve service and reduce water loss. New fire hydrants and water service transfers are included. Construction is expected to begin in the winter of 2022/2023. Prior to that, notice will be sent to residents with detailed info and important contacts. - learn more

Manchester Ave Water Line Improvements Located in North Linden, this project will replace the existing lines that break often & are close to exceeding their useful life (some ~100 yrs old) to improve service and reduce water loss. Construction is expected to begin in winter of 2022; prior to that, notice will be sent to residents with detailed info and important contacts. - learn more

Greenway Water Line Improvements Located in the Near East Area (see map), this project will replace water mains that break often to improve service and reduce water loss. It includes about 9,826 linear feet of water main replacement (ages 64 - 128 years old), new fire hydrants, and water service transfers. It is expected to begin in the Summer of 2023 and end by the Spring of 2024. Notice to residents will be sent in advance with detailed info and contacts. - learn more

Roswell Drive Water Line Improvements Located in the Mid-East neighborhood (see map), this project will replace water lines that break often (60 - 76 years old) to improve service and reduce water loss. Construction is expected to begin in early 2023; advance notice will be sent to residents with detailed info and contacts. - learn more

Atwood Terrace Water Line Improvements In North Linden, this project will replace water lines that break frequently (are 73 - 94 years old) to improve service, decrease maintenance, and reduce water loss. It includes about 10,500 linear feet of water line replacement. New fire hydrants and water service transfers will also be added. Construction is expected to begin in summer of 2022. Prior to that, notice will be sent to residents with detailed info and contacts. - learn more

Varsity Avenue Water Line Improvements This project, located in the Olentangy West, will replace water lines that break frequently (and are over 63 years old) to improve service and reduce water loss. It includes about 9,000 linear feet of water line replacement, new fire hydrants, and water service transfers. Construction is expected to begin in summer of 2022. Prior to that, notice will be sent to residents with detailed info and contacts.  - learn more

Homestead Drive Area Water Line Improvements This project will replace about 11,000 linear feet of 8-inch and 6-inch water lines that have a high break frequency to improve water service, decrease maintenance, and reduce water loss. New fire hydrants are included in this project. Construction is expected to begin in spring of 2022 and concluded in fall 2023. Prior to construction, notification letters will be mailed to residents located in the project area.    - learn more

South Hampton Road Area Waterline Improvements Project Located in the Eastmoor/Walnut Ridge & Northeast Community Areas, this project will replace water mains that have a high break frequency to improve water service, decrease maintenance, and reduce water loss. Prior to construction, notification letters will be mailed to area residents providing detailed information and important contact numbers. - learn more

Dublin Road 30-Inch Water Line - Hayden Run Area This project will install a new water main in the Hayden Run area to meet increasing water demands. It will include ~12,000 linear feet of new 30-inch diameter water line and new fire hydrants. Construction is expected to begin in spring of 2022. Prior to that, notification letters will be mailed to residents in the project area.  - learn more

Edsel Avenue Waterline Improvements Project This project will replace water mains with a high break frequency and add new hydrants, all to improve water service, decrease maintenance, and reduce water loss. Construction is expected to begin in Spring of 2022; prior to that, letters will be mailed to residents providing important info and contacts. - learn more

HCWP Hypochlorite Disinfection Project This project will construct a new disinfection facility converting the process from chlorine gas to liquid sodium hypochlorite to eliminate potential hazards associated with handling chlorine gas and improve safety. All improvements will be made within City of Columbus owned property and is not expected to have any adverse environmental impacts. Work is to begin in the spring of 2022 and to be completed in spring 2025. - 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 mid-2022 and is expected to be completed by mid-2024. - learn more

S Weyant Avenue Area Waterline Improvements Project Located in the Eastmoor/Walnut Ridge Community Areas, this project is will replace water mains that have a high break frequency to improve service and reduce water loss. It also includes new fire hydrants and water service transfers. Construction is expected to begin in the Winter of 2022. Notification letters will be mailed to residents located near the project providing detailed info & contact numbers. - learn more

Ziegler Ave Area Waterline Improvements This project consists of 13,922 lineal feet of 6”, 8”, and 12” ductile iron water main, fire hydrant replacement and customer water service transfers. Prior to construction, notification letters will be mailed to area residents to provide information and important contact numbers. - learn more

HCWP Lime and Soda Ash Dust Collection The purpose of this project is to replace the truck offloading piping, relief valves, instrumentation and controls, and bag collection systems and to install an ambient dust monitoring system. This project will provide a more reliable delivery system for chemical offloading for the foreseeable future. - learn more

Woodland Avenue Area Water Line Improvements In the North Linden Community Areas, this project will replace existing 2-inch & 6-inch water mains that break often with new 6-inch and 8-inch ones. It includes about 11,700 linear feet of water main replacement (replacing ones that are 71 - 91 years old) and new fire hydrants. Neighborhood Liaisons and area residents will be contacted and informed of the project in advance. Construction is expected to begin in the fall of 2021. - learn more

Mock Road Water Line Inprovements Project Located in the North Central, Clintonville & University District Community Areas (see map), this project will replace existing 2-inch, 6-inch and 8-inch water mains that have a high break frequency and add new fire hydrants. Construction is to begin in the fall of 2021. Area resident will be receive notification letters with detailed information about the project and contact numbers. - learn more

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

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

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 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

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

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 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. Two generators will be installed at the DRWP. Construction is anticipated to begin in the third quarter of 2017 and completed in 2019. - learn more

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