The Northwestern Water & Sewer District is a regional water and sewer district chartered under section 6119 of the Ohio Revised Code.  Organized in 1994 to take over the water and sewer operations of the Wood County Sanitary Engineer, the District is specifically intended to meet the following goals within our service area:

• To establish a uniform water distribution and wastewater collection system
• To create uniform and equitable rates
• To provide uniform services
• To institute consistent regulatory authority for water and wastewater services

The District provides reliable, high-quality water and sewer service to our customer base in townships and municipalities in and around Wood County.  By combining systems to share operation and maintenance costs, the District is able to provide professional management and experienced service personnel throughout our service area.  This enables smaller townships and municipalities to comply with state and federal mandates in an efficient, economically viable manner.  Additional benefits include improved fire protection, lower insurance rates, and environmentally responsible sewage disposal. 

A nine-member Board of Trustees oversees the District, with each trustee serving a six-year term.  The trustees represent a diversity of professional experience, and they provide direction for the District in this demanding growth area of Northwest Ohio. Three of the trustees are appointed by the Wood County Commissioners, three others are selected by the township members of the District, and the final three are chosen by the municipal members of the District. 

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