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  • Water Service Line Survey

    The City of Nelsonville is working with the Rural Community Assistance Partnership (RCAP) to complete a water service line survey to meet an EPA mapping mandate. This means that as a home or business owner, we are encouraging you to take the time to complete a survey about the water line coming into your home or business from the city water main. Please use the provided online resources to complete the survey or a hard copy survey form is available at https://tinyurl.com/2p9frzbb. Thank you for your time and cooperation.

    If you have questions, please contact Jason Coen at (740) 409-5998, or Email at coenj@cityofnelsonville.com


  • Boil Order Notice - EXTENDED

    The Nelsonville Water Department has extended the boil order for water customers on Monroe Street, Fayette Street, Myers Street and North Street.

    The boil order will be in effect until 10:00AM, Saturday, May 13, 2023, unless notified otherwise. This boil order is due to a water line break and repair.

    When a boil order is in effect, we ask all who are affected to boil their cooking and drinking water for three minutes before being consumed.


  • Water System Improvements Phase 2

    LER and Finding of No Significant Impact

    Follow the link below to access the Ohio EPA's Limited Environmental Review (LER) regarding phase two of the City of Nelsonville's Water System Improvements project.

    Water Systems Improvements Phase 2 - Limited Environmental Review and Finding of No Significant Impact


  • Boil Order Notice

    The Nelsonville Water Department has issued a boil order for water customers on Monroe Street from Fayette Street to the dead end and all Fayette Street, Myers Street and North Street.

    The boil order will be in effect until 12:00PM, Friday, April 28, 2023, unless notified otherwise. This boil order is due to a water line break and repair.

    When a boil order is in effect, we ask all who are affected to boil their cooking and drinking water for three minutes before being consumed.


  • Water Outage & Boil Order

    Scheduled for Monday, April 24th, 8:00 am

    Monroe St. from Myers St. to dead end and all of North St.

    The Nelsonville Water Department announces that due to a waterline repair on Monday, April 24, 2023, at 8:00AM, Monroe Street from Myers Street to the dead end and all North Street will be without water. There is no projected completion time, but the repair will be completed within the same day. Once the water service is restored, there will be a boil order for this area for 24 hours, unless notified otherwise.

    When a boil order is in effect, we ask all who are affected to boil their cooking and drinking water for three minutes before being consumed.


  • Phase 4 Sewer Project Public Meeting

    Wednesday, April 26 at 6:00 pm

    The City of Nelsonville will hold a public meeting for the phase 4 sewer project on Wednesday, April 26, 2023, at 6:00 PM, at City Hall.

    The City of Nelsonville is considering proceeding with a project that will extend sewer service west of the corporation limit along portions of Haydenville Road and Scenic Lane. The EPA has offered the City grant funding to complete the project design and it is anticipated that construction will be funded utilizing their grant program as well. Sewer tap fees are not charged for projects that are grant funded. The project also includes installing sewers along Riverside Drive within the City Limits. Before proceeding, the City would like to know if the property owners in the area desire to have sewer service.

    The meeting may be streamed on the City of Nelsonville YouTube channel https://tinyurl.com/bhv6bp4u. The public is invited and encouraged to attend.


  • Boil Order Notice

    The Nelsonville Water Department has issued a boil order for water customers on 2nd Street in Buchtel from Wagner Street to the dead end.

    The boil order will be in effect until Wednesday, April 19, 2023, at 3:00PM, unless notified otherwise. This boil order is due to a water line break and repair.

    When a boil order is in effect, we ask all who are affected to boil their cooking and drinking water for three minutes before being consumed.


  • Boil Order Notice

    The Nelsonville Water Department has issued a boil order for water customers on High Street from Campbell Street to Harper Street.

    The boil order will be in effect until Thursday, April 13, 2023, at 3:00PM, unless notified otherwise. This boil order is due to a water line break and repair.

    When a boil order is in effect, we ask all who are affected to boil their cooking and drinking water for three minutes before being consumed.


  • Boil Order Notice

    Fayette Street, from Monroe to Jefferson Streets

    The Nelsonville Water Department has issued a boil order for water customers on Fayette Street from Monroe Street to Jefferson Street. The boil order will be in effect until Wednesday, February 22, 2023, at 12:00PM, unless notified otherwise. This boil order is due to a water line break and repair.

    When a boil order is in effect, we ask all who are affected to boil their cooking and drinking water for three minutes before being consumed.


  • Boil Order Notice

    The Nelsonville Water Department has issued a boil order for water customers at 16999, 17071, 17350, 17360 Riverside Drive.

    The boil order will be in effect until Friday, November 18, 2022, at 10:00AM, unless notified otherwise. This boil order is due to a water line replacement project.

    When a boil order is in effect, we ask all who are affected to boil their cooking and drinking water for three minutes before being consumed.


  • Boil Order Notice

    The Nelsonville Water Department has issued a boil order for water customers at 1374, 1389, 1393, 1400 East Canal Street and all of Elm Rock Road.

    The boil order will be in effect until Friday, November 11, 2022, at 12:00PM, unless notified otherwise. This boil order is due to a leak repair on a water line.

    When a boil order is in effect, we ask all who are affected to boil their cooking and drinking water for three minutes before being consumed.


  • Boil Order Notice

    The Nelsonville Water Department has issued a boil order for water customers Northeast of the High Street and Burr Oak Boulevard intersection and including the Village of Buchtel.

    The boil order will be effect until Monday, October 24, 2022, at 12:00PM, unless notified otherwise. This boil order is due to a leak repair on the water line on Burr Oak Boulevard between Nelsonville and Buchtel.

    When a boil order is in effect, we ask all who are affected to boil their cooking and drinking water for three minutes before being consumed.


  • Water Main Break & Boil Order Notice

    The Nelsonville Water Department is working on a water main break on College Street, which is causing customers in the area water pressure and service issues until crews complete the repair.

    Areas affected include:

    • Fort Street from Short Street to Grover Street
    • Short Street
    • Kontner Street
    • Mill Street
    • Poling Avenue
    • Clinton Street
    • Lancaster Street
    • Plainview Avenue
    • Oak Street
    • Elizabeth Street
    • College Street

    Since crews are working on the issue and everyone is aware customers do not need to call in to report it. When water service is restored, there will be a boil order until 3:00PM, Tuesday, October 11, 2022.

    When a boil order is in effect, we ask all who are affected to boil their cooking and drinking water for three minutes before being consumed.


  • Boil Order Notice

    illustration of water running out of a pipe

    The Nelsonville Water Department has issued a boil order for water customers in Starr Village Apartments until Wednesday, June 29, 2022, at 11:00AM, unless notified otherwise. This boil order is due to a leak repair on the mainline.

    When a boil order is in effect, we ask all who are affected to boil their cooking and drinking water for three minutes before being consumed.


  • Govenor DeWine Announces H2Ohio Project

    "...to assist communities like Nelsonville..."

    Ohio Governor Mike DeWine and Ohio EPA Director Laurie A. Stevenson announced today that the city of Nelsonville in Athens County will receive $171,000 in H2Ohio funding to improve drinking water quality and to upgrade ageing water infrastructure.

    Nelsonville will use the H2Ohio funding to purchase new equipment that will support the long-term functionality of its drinking water system and help prevent the system from going offline for a significant periods of time.

    “Clean and safe drinking water is vital for every community in Ohio, and I am pleased that H2Ohio is continuing to invest in infrastructure and equipment to assist communities like Nelsonville to provide a reliable source of water for residents," said Governor DeWine.

    Governor DeWine also announced today that the H2Ohio program will fund repairs and replacements for failing home sewage treatment systems in Hocking, Jackson, Portage, Ross, and Seneca counties. Health districts in each county will receive $115,000 each to help low- to moderate-income homeowners repair and replace failing household sewage treatment systems.

    “Throughout the state, addressing failing household sewage treatment systems – either through providing funds for replacements or upgrades, or the extension of centralized sanitary sewers – is a key goal of H2Ohio,” said Director Stevenson.

    Governor DeWine launched H2Ohio in 2019 as a water quality effort to provide clean and safe water to Ohio. The Ohio Department of Natural Resources, Ohio Department of Agriculture, Ohio Environmental Protection Agency, and Ohio Lake Erie Commission each have a significant role in H2Ohio through the natural infrastructure of wetlands, the reduction in nutrient runoff, and increasing access to clean drinking water and quality sewer systems. To learn more, go to h2.ohio.gov.


  • Water Service Line Survey

    The City of Nelsonville is working with the Rural Community Assistance Partnership (RCAP) to complete a water service line survey to meet an EPA mapping mandate. This means that as a home or business owner, we are encouraging you to take the time to complete a survey about the water line coming into your home or business from the city water main. Please use the provided online resources to complete the survey or a hard copy survey form is available at https://tinyurl.com/2p9frzbb. Thank you for your time and cooperation.

    If you have questions, please contact Jason Coen at (740) 409-5998, or Email at coenj@cityofnelsonville.com


  • Boil Order Notice - EXTENDED

    The Nelsonville Water Department has extended the boil order for water customers on Monroe Street, Fayette Street, Myers Street and North Street.

    The boil order will be in effect until 10:00AM, Saturday, May 13, 2023, unless notified otherwise. This boil order is due to a water line break and repair.

    When a boil order is in effect, we ask all who are affected to boil their cooking and drinking water for three minutes before being consumed.


  • Water System Improvements Phase 2

    LER and Finding of No Significant Impact

    Follow the link below to access the Ohio EPA's Limited Environmental Review (LER) regarding phase two of the City of Nelsonville's Water System Improvements project.

    Water Systems Improvements Phase 2 - Limited Environmental Review and Finding of No Significant Impact


  • Boil Order Notice

    The Nelsonville Water Department has issued a boil order for water customers on Monroe Street from Fayette Street to the dead end and all Fayette Street, Myers Street and North Street.

    The boil order will be in effect until 12:00PM, Friday, April 28, 2023, unless notified otherwise. This boil order is due to a water line break and repair.

    When a boil order is in effect, we ask all who are affected to boil their cooking and drinking water for three minutes before being consumed.


  • Water Outage & Boil Order

    Scheduled for Monday, April 24th, 8:00 am

    Monroe St. from Myers St. to dead end and all of North St.

    The Nelsonville Water Department announces that due to a waterline repair on Monday, April 24, 2023, at 8:00AM, Monroe Street from Myers Street to the dead end and all North Street will be without water. There is no projected completion time, but the repair will be completed within the same day. Once the water service is restored, there will be a boil order for this area for 24 hours, unless notified otherwise.

    When a boil order is in effect, we ask all who are affected to boil their cooking and drinking water for three minutes before being consumed.


  • Phase 4 Sewer Project Public Meeting

    Wednesday, April 26 at 6:00 pm

    The City of Nelsonville will hold a public meeting for the phase 4 sewer project on Wednesday, April 26, 2023, at 6:00 PM, at City Hall.

    The City of Nelsonville is considering proceeding with a project that will extend sewer service west of the corporation limit along portions of Haydenville Road and Scenic Lane. The EPA has offered the City grant funding to complete the project design and it is anticipated that construction will be funded utilizing their grant program as well. Sewer tap fees are not charged for projects that are grant funded. The project also includes installing sewers along Riverside Drive within the City Limits. Before proceeding, the City would like to know if the property owners in the area desire to have sewer service.

    The meeting may be streamed on the City of Nelsonville YouTube channel https://tinyurl.com/bhv6bp4u. The public is invited and encouraged to attend.


  • Boil Order Notice

    The Nelsonville Water Department has issued a boil order for water customers on 2nd Street in Buchtel from Wagner Street to the dead end.

    The boil order will be in effect until Wednesday, April 19, 2023, at 3:00PM, unless notified otherwise. This boil order is due to a water line break and repair.

    When a boil order is in effect, we ask all who are affected to boil their cooking and drinking water for three minutes before being consumed.


  • Boil Order Notice

    The Nelsonville Water Department has issued a boil order for water customers on High Street from Campbell Street to Harper Street.

    The boil order will be in effect until Thursday, April 13, 2023, at 3:00PM, unless notified otherwise. This boil order is due to a water line break and repair.

    When a boil order is in effect, we ask all who are affected to boil their cooking and drinking water for three minutes before being consumed.


  • Boil Order Notice

    Fayette Street, from Monroe to Jefferson Streets

    The Nelsonville Water Department has issued a boil order for water customers on Fayette Street from Monroe Street to Jefferson Street. The boil order will be in effect until Wednesday, February 22, 2023, at 12:00PM, unless notified otherwise. This boil order is due to a water line break and repair.

    When a boil order is in effect, we ask all who are affected to boil their cooking and drinking water for three minutes before being consumed.


  • Boil Order Notice

    The Nelsonville Water Department has issued a boil order for water customers at 16999, 17071, 17350, 17360 Riverside Drive.

    The boil order will be in effect until Friday, November 18, 2022, at 10:00AM, unless notified otherwise. This boil order is due to a water line replacement project.

    When a boil order is in effect, we ask all who are affected to boil their cooking and drinking water for three minutes before being consumed.


  • Boil Order Notice

    The Nelsonville Water Department has issued a boil order for water customers at 1374, 1389, 1393, 1400 East Canal Street and all of Elm Rock Road.

    The boil order will be in effect until Friday, November 11, 2022, at 12:00PM, unless notified otherwise. This boil order is due to a leak repair on a water line.

    When a boil order is in effect, we ask all who are affected to boil their cooking and drinking water for three minutes before being consumed.


  • Boil Order Notice

    The Nelsonville Water Department has issued a boil order for water customers Northeast of the High Street and Burr Oak Boulevard intersection and including the Village of Buchtel.

    The boil order will be effect until Monday, October 24, 2022, at 12:00PM, unless notified otherwise. This boil order is due to a leak repair on the water line on Burr Oak Boulevard between Nelsonville and Buchtel.

    When a boil order is in effect, we ask all who are affected to boil their cooking and drinking water for three minutes before being consumed.


  • Water Main Break & Boil Order Notice

    The Nelsonville Water Department is working on a water main break on College Street, which is causing customers in the area water pressure and service issues until crews complete the repair.

    Areas affected include:

    • Fort Street from Short Street to Grover Street
    • Short Street
    • Kontner Street
    • Mill Street
    • Poling Avenue
    • Clinton Street
    • Lancaster Street
    • Plainview Avenue
    • Oak Street
    • Elizabeth Street
    • College Street

    Since crews are working on the issue and everyone is aware customers do not need to call in to report it. When water service is restored, there will be a boil order until 3:00PM, Tuesday, October 11, 2022.

    When a boil order is in effect, we ask all who are affected to boil their cooking and drinking water for three minutes before being consumed.


  • Boil Order Notice

    illustration of water running out of a pipe

    The Nelsonville Water Department has issued a boil order for water customers in Starr Village Apartments until Wednesday, June 29, 2022, at 11:00AM, unless notified otherwise. This boil order is due to a leak repair on the mainline.

    When a boil order is in effect, we ask all who are affected to boil their cooking and drinking water for three minutes before being consumed.


  • Govenor DeWine Announces H2Ohio Project

    "...to assist communities like Nelsonville..."

    Ohio Governor Mike DeWine and Ohio EPA Director Laurie A. Stevenson announced today that the city of Nelsonville in Athens County will receive $171,000 in H2Ohio funding to improve drinking water quality and to upgrade ageing water infrastructure.

    Nelsonville will use the H2Ohio funding to purchase new equipment that will support the long-term functionality of its drinking water system and help prevent the system from going offline for a significant periods of time.

    “Clean and safe drinking water is vital for every community in Ohio, and I am pleased that H2Ohio is continuing to invest in infrastructure and equipment to assist communities like Nelsonville to provide a reliable source of water for residents," said Governor DeWine.

    Governor DeWine also announced today that the H2Ohio program will fund repairs and replacements for failing home sewage treatment systems in Hocking, Jackson, Portage, Ross, and Seneca counties. Health districts in each county will receive $115,000 each to help low- to moderate-income homeowners repair and replace failing household sewage treatment systems.

    “Throughout the state, addressing failing household sewage treatment systems – either through providing funds for replacements or upgrades, or the extension of centralized sanitary sewers – is a key goal of H2Ohio,” said Director Stevenson.

    Governor DeWine launched H2Ohio in 2019 as a water quality effort to provide clean and safe water to Ohio. The Ohio Department of Natural Resources, Ohio Department of Agriculture, Ohio Environmental Protection Agency, and Ohio Lake Erie Commission each have a significant role in H2Ohio through the natural infrastructure of wetlands, the reduction in nutrient runoff, and increasing access to clean drinking water and quality sewer systems. To learn more, go to h2.ohio.gov.


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Important City Phone Numbers

  • City Manager: 753.1314
  • Auditor's Office 753.2233
  • Utilities Office: 753.2151
  • Police & Fire Emergency: 9 1 1
  • Police Non-Emergency:
    753.1922 or 753.1736
  • Fire Non-Emergency: 753.1244