Beginning Tuesday, July 13, the Service Department will conduct water valve exercising throughout the city. The Ohio Environmental Protection Agency requires all public water systems to exercise valves regularly in order to ensure water infrastructure is working properly.

When crews are working in your neighborhood, you should expect low water pressure, or possibly no pressure, for brief periods of time.

Some homes may also experience discolored water. These residents should run their faucets on low pressure for two minutes to clear their pipes. If discoloration persists, please call the city at 419-468-1857.

Crews will begin valve exercising at the Brandt Road water tower and follow the transmission line that runs as follows:

East on Brandt Road

South on Fairview Avenue

East on Buehler Street

South on Knorr Road

East on Edward Street to Charles Street

East on Charles Street

South on Gelsanliter

West on Harding Way

South on Sixth Avenue

End at Dawsett Avenue

This will take several weeks to complete. The city will announce when crews shift to other water lines.