The Northwestern Water and Sewer District Board of Trustees has approved the 2025 operating and capital budgets, including modest rate adjustments to ensure continued delivery of high-quality water and wastewater services to over 20,000 customer accounts in Northwest Ohio.
Beginning Jan. 1, residential customers will see a monthly average increase of $3.72 ($1.84 for water and $1.88 for sewer). To put that in perspective, the average customer who uses 800 cubic feet (5,980 gallons) of water a month can expect to pay $40.08 for District water service and $49.28 for District sewer service.
“Despite rising costs in chemicals, contractual services, and insurance, we’ve worked diligently to minimize the impact on our customers,” said Douglas Miller, the district board chairman. “These adjustments are necessary to maintain our extensive infrastructure and continue providing essential services.”
The District’s 2025 capital budget of $42 million, the largest in its history, includes significant investments in infrastructure:
- $13 million for the Dunbridge/Ohio 582 water and sewer project, replacing aged septic tanks with a new sanitary sewer system and a water line.
- $8 million will replace aged water lines in Rossford, Lake Township, and Northwood communities.
- A developer will invest $8 million in a 2 million gallon water tower in Middleton Township.
The $37 million operating budget covers infrastructure maintenance, wastewater treatment operations, personnel salaries, equipment repairs, system upgrades, water quality testing, and regulatory compliance.
The District, a self-supporting regional government utility, derives most of its revenue from user charges. These funds are crucial for maintaining over 475 miles of water distribution pipe, 10 water towers, 373 miles of sewer line, and 14 wastewater treatment facilities. For more information about The District’s services and ongoing projects, visit www.nwwsd.org.
