Water Conservation Tips

Through simple daily tasks or the installation of water-efficient products, there are many ways to decrease water and energy use - which saves money on utility bills. When it comes to home repairs, time is of the essence: if you find a leaky pipe: a seemingly small leak can waste 70-100 gallons of water per day.

Commissioners Receive Report on Water, Sewer Operations

The Franklin County Commissioners have received a report on a contracted review of the county’s Department of Sanitary Engineering, which provides water and sewer service to about 7,000 county residents. The commissioners contracted in April with Raftelis Financial Consultants to provide the professional review, which covered operations, costs of service, contractual agreements, and rates, among other topics.

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New Water and Sewer Discount Program for Low Income Residents

The Franklin County Commissioners have approved a discount program for low-income water and sewer customers. The Department of Sanitary Engineering provides water and sewer service to approximately 40,000 residents. The Low Income Water and Sewer Discount Program will offer a 20% discount on charges for water and sewer usage to customers who meet certain income requirements.

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Water Quality Reports

The Department of Sanitary Engineering is responsible for providing a safe and dependable supply of drinking water to 40,000 residents in Franklin County. Each year the department is required to provide a Water Quality Report for each district that provides a scientific analysis of the water to its customers.

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Kanawha Rosslyn Sanitary Sewer Project Construction under way!

Construction phase of the Kanawha Rosslyn Sanitary Sewer project is under way! See project details.

Kanawha Rosselyn Project Details

ADDRESS

280 East Broad St., 2nd Floor
Columbus, OH 43215

Phone

Phone: (614) 525-3940
Fax: (614) 525-5210
After-hours Number

HOURS OF OPERATION

Monday - Friday
8:00 a.m. - 5:00 p.m

Update: Kanawha Rosslyn Sanitary Sewer project is underway! See more.

Franklin County Sanitary Engineering Water and Sewer Rates Remain Unchanged For 2023!

See our discount program brochure and eligibility requirements, here.

Attention: Public Meeting on July 16, 2024 for S. Grener Ave, Mix Ave, Emmit Ave, and Sullivant Ave Water Main Replacement Project.

Did you know? The Sanitary Engineer provides safe water and sewer services for the residents of Franklin County in order to protect both our environment and our standard of living.

Our Recent Projects

Kanawha Rosslyn Sanitary Sewer Project
Sewer Rectification Completion Effort
Sanitary Sewer Evaluation Study
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