The Public Service Department of the City of Waverly consists of the Water Department and the Street Department.

Water Department

Waverly Water Department consists of 3 separate functions

• The WATER TREATMENT plant has the capacity to treat 2,000,000 gallons of water per day for the residents of Waverly.The water treatment plant is an excess lime, recarbonation plant.

 The City has successfully replaced the old 1931 Water Tower with a new 500,000-Gallon Spherical Tower. The project was funded through a grant from the Ohio Public Works Commission and a loan from the Ohio Water Development Authority. Jones and Henry Engineers, Ltd. Performed the engineering for the project while Chicago Bridge and Iron Co completed the construction.

James McCourt is the Superintendent of the Water treatment plant.

• The WATER DISTRIBUTION system consists of  250,000 linear feet of pipes

The City of Waverly Distribution Department recently added 5,700 linear feet of waterline along the southern portion of the US 23 Corridor in Waverly. This addition properly loops the City's water system while adding increased pressure, better fire protection and incentive for future development along the corridor.  Approximately 1000 feet of this waterline was placed along the right of way for the soon to be constructed Pride Drive. A second phase of the project to be completed in May, will include the addition of 2,156 linear feet of sewer line along 2^nd Street in order to serve the YMCA, and connecting into a sewer line to be built along side the previously mentioned Pride Drive.  A large portion of the funding needed for this project was acquired with a grant from the Appalachian Regional Commission, while the remaining balance came from the City Water and Sewer Fund.

Larry Chitwood is the Superintendent of Distribution.

• The WASTEWATER TREATMENT plant has the capacity to treat 905,000 gallons per day.

The wastewater treatment plant renovation is fully underway. Construction completed so far consists of 1,000 yards of poured concrete, 85 % of the clarifier work and 85 % of the activated sludge pump station. The ultraviolet disinfection tank is 95% complete while the protective flood levee is 75 % complete.  The total upgrade is running approximately 2 weeks behind schedule due to weather conditions, however there have been no major construction problems so far.  When complete the plant will have a treatment capacity twice the size of before, giving it a 1.8 million gallons per day treatment capacity.  This renovation will be critical to the future growth of the City of Waverly.

John Voorhes is the Superintendent of the Waste Water Treatment Plant

Street Department

The City of Waverly will be replacing several streets this summer, as well as building a new one.  These repairs and additions are as follows:

Green Acres Paving and Drainage Project - The design for this project is 100 % complete. This project was advertised for bid on March 31, the bid opening will be held April 29 in the City Council Chambers.  The project area includes Victory Drive, Whitt Street, Caudill Street and Green Acres Drive. The project components consist of repavement of all mentioned streets and the addition of curb, gutter and sidewalk. The storm drainage will be gravity fed by curb and gutter to a retainage basin. From that point the storm water will be pumped through the levy and into Crooked Creek. Funding for this project consists of money from the City General Fund, a grant and 0% interest loan from the Ohio Public Works Commission, a Community Development Block Grant from the Ohio Department of Development and a Citizen Tax Roll Assessment. Anyone interested in reviewing the plans for this project may contact the City Engineers Office at 947-1313.

Pride Drive Addition - The design for this project is 100 % complete. The project will advertise for bid on April 24, the bid opening will be held on May 22 in the City Council Chambers.  The project area includes a 50-ft. wide strip of right of way connecting 2^nd Street to US Route 23.  The project components include a two way, divided street in order to serve the YMCA, future development and "truck through" traffic for the City of Waverly. This road will have three 12-ft. wide lanes and 4ft shoulders. The project also includes approximately 1000 linear feet of 15" gravity sewer. Funding for this project consists of money from Mills Pride Company and the City General Fund. Anyone interested in reviewing the plans for this project may contact the City Engineers Office at 947-1313.

Depot Road Reconstruction Project - The design for this project is 100 % complete. The project will be advertised for bid in May of this year.  The project will include the widening and resurfacing of Depot Street which connects 2^nd Street to Bridge Street (St. Rt. 220).  This reconstructed roadway will serve in conjunction with Pride Drive as a "truck through" traffic route for the City of Waverly. Funding for the said improvements consist of money from the City General Fund, and a grant and 0% interest loan from the Ohio Public Works Commission.  Plans are not available for review at this time.

City Street Overlays - The following streets will receive a standard 1 1/2-inch overlay this summer.  This list is subject to change, depending on the price per square ton that the City receives.  Funding for these overlays will come from the City's General Fund.

 1.  High Street from Fifth to US 23
 2.  East Street from Fifth to US 23
 3.  Third Street  from Market to East Street
 4.  Second Street from Lock to High Street and from Mullens to Clough

Dean Knight is the Superintendent of the Street Department

Contact Information

Water Department and Wastewater Department Office    947 4888
Water Treatment Plant    947-4496
Waste Water Treatment Plant  947-4403
Street Department    947-5543

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