The Water and Sewer Division is responsible for the operation and maintenance of the water distribution and sewer collection systems for the City. The City installs and maintains water meters, fire hydrants and maintains the sanitary and storm sewer systems. Water and Sewer services are purchased from the City of Columbus, with billing to the residents’ of Gahanna processed through the Gahanna billing office.
Water and Sewer Issues
Low water pressure could be caused by a variety
of reasons. It could be a water leak or a bad meter. Before calling a
plumber, call the City of Gahanna so we can make sure it is not something
for which the City is responsible. Call 342-4440, Monday thru Friday,
8:00 a.m. - 5:00 p.m. After 5:00 p.m. and on weekends and holidays, call
342-4240.
If the water looks or smells
bad, do not drink, cook, clean or bathe with it. Contact the City and
we will check it out. Call 342-4440, Monday thru Friday, 8:00 a.m. - 5:00
p.m. After 5:00 p.m. and on weekends and holidays, call 342-4240.
The City is responsible for water leaks from the curb
box (located in the front of the property, near the sidewalk) to the water
main and the mains themselves. The homeowner is responsible for the water
line from the curb box to the house. If you suspect a water break, call
the City and we will determine whether the City or the property owner
is responsible for the repairs. Call 342-4440, Monday thru Friday, 8:00
a.m. - 5:00 p.m. After 5:00 p.m. and on weekends and holidays, call 342-4240.
The City is responsible for
maintaining the sewer mains. The property owner is responsible for maintaining
their sewer laterals, which run from the house or business to the sewer
main. If you think you smell sewer gas, do not hesitate to contact the
City. The City will check and (if necessary) clear the main. If it is
the lateral that is clogged, it is the property owner's responsibility
to have their lateral cleared. Call 342-4440, Monday thru Friday, 8:00
a.m. - 5:00 p.m. After 5:00 p.m. and on weekends and holidays, call 342-4240.
The City is responsible for all sewer pits
and lids. If any lid is broken or if you notice any problems with the
sewer pits, call 342-4440, Monday thru Friday, 8:00 a.m. - 5:00 p.m. After
5:00 p.m. and on weekends and holidays, call 342-4240.
Do not cover, bury, or block any sewer pit lid. This makes it very hard
to clear backups or run any kind of maintenance. Please make sure we have
access to the sewer pits. We will knock before we enter property, but
if a fence or other obstructions hamper our investigation, it may cause
your basement to backup since time is critical in clearing and cleaning
sewer pits.
The City is responsible for storm water lines
and catch basins. All problems such as high water in the roadway, broken
storm lids, etc. should be reported to the City as soon as possible (especially
in cold weather, as a backed up storm line could cause a street to be
covered with ice). Call 342-4440, Monday thru Friday, 8:00 a.m. - 5:00
p.m. After 5:00 p.m. and on weekends and holidays, call 342-4240.
Deduct meters keep track of the amount of water
used by a property owner that is not taken away via the sanitary sewer
(i.e., water used to water lawns). Deduct meters can be purchased through
the Gahanna's water department. The property owner has the meter installed
by a vendor of their choice and has it inspected by the City. For more
information, call 342-4440, Monday thru Friday, 8:00 a.m. - 5:00 p.m.
General Information
The staff for the water and Sewer Division consists of a foreman, four equipment operators, four water and sewer technicians, two full time and one part time account clerks, and seasonal employees as needed.
The City now maintains a total of 128.86 miles of water lines,
159.8 miles of sanitary sewer lines, and about 107.38 miles
of storm sewer lines. A total of 10,014 water meters are currently
in operation.
The Water and Sewer Division is responsible for meter reading, water line and sewer service inspections, water meter setting, final meter reading, pump station maintenance, field spotting of underground water, sewer and street lines, sanitary sewer cleaning, catch basin cleaning, fire hydrant maintenance including installation, flushing and repairs as well as response to emergency situations, such as water line breaks or sewer back-ups.
Division Staff
Brenda Wilson
Billing Clerk
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Cheryl Gawel
Billing Clerk
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Bryan Rhoads
Water/Sewer Foreman
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Kevin Koehler
Equipment Operator
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Joseph Blankenship
Water & Sewer Technician
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David Long
Equipment Operator
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James Mason
Water & Sewer Technician
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Robert Alexander
Equipment Operator
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Richard Swartz
Water & Sewer Technician
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Damien Palombaro
Equipment Operator
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Matthew Jones
Water & Sewer Technician
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