Water Projects

• Franklin County Sanitary Sewer Evaluation Study (SSES)
  Franklin County Department of Sanitary Engineering is conducting an area-wide Sewer System Evaluation Study (SSES) to assess the sanitary sewer system serving Franklin County customers.
• Darbydale WWTP Enhancements
• Oakhurst Knolls WWTP Replacement
• Century Acres WWTP Replacement

Sanitary Sewer Improvements per Water Quality Projects

Project Area Affected Roads

Mon-E-Bak: Four areas comprise Mon-E-Bak.

• Area 1: Brookside Blvd., Dover Rd., Plainview Dr., Gladstone Ave. and alleys
• Area 2: El Paso Dr., Hague Ave., Lowell Dr. (east of Hague), Ramona Pl., Furlong Rd. and easements
• Area 3: Ponderosa Dr. (Fisher Rd. is complete, accepted and not included in this project) and easements
• Area 4: Maclam Dr., Lowell Dr. and El Paso Dr. (both east of Wilson Rd.) and easements

Brown Road East (east of Brown Road)

Little Ave., West Park Ave., Richter Rd., Avis Rd., Engadine Ave., Brownleaf Rd., Greenleaf Rd., Hart Rd. and easement areas

• Fall 2016: Preliminary work and construction starting
• June 2017: Sewers completed & accepted by county
• Nov 2017: Final paving & restoration of sites
• Dec 2017: Public mtg. for sewer connection process

The project schedule was updated in October 2017 to reflect delays caused by unforeseen circumstances. Dates are always subject to change due to elements beyond control, such as weather.

Frequently Asked Questions

Why has this project taken so long?

Unfortunately, the original contractor who was hired to perform construction in both Mon-E-Bak and Brown Road East failed to properly complete the sewer construction to acceptable standards per the plans and specifications. The Franklin County Board of Commissioners determined it was in the best interest of the public to complete the projects, with its own funds, while simultaneously continuing to work on resolution with the original contractor’s surety.

What costs will I have to connect to the sewer?

There is a cost that is negotiated with an approved contractor to abandon the septic or aerator system and connect to the public sewer. This cost is between the owner and the contractor. Franklin County charges a capacity fee, meter fee (if not on public water) and permit fee. Much of the capacity fee is turned over to the City of Columbus Department of Public Utilities as they are the receiver and ultimately treater of the wastewater. Currently, a typical residential capacity fee is $3,348. The meter fee is $250 and the permit/inspection fee is $85. Franklin County Public Health has a Home Sewerage Treatment System Abandonment Form and that fee is $35. Fees are subject to change.

For more information and to find an approved contractor, download the Connection Process.(PDF, 57KB)

Is financial assistance available?

Yes. Financial assistance is available to those who meet all financial assistance program requirements. The deadline to file an application is Feb. 16, 2018.

How do I know if I’m eligible for financial assistance?

Information regarding program eligibility is available on the FAQs page and on the application. You may also contact Benjamin Amick at 614-282-2959 or benjamin@amickconsulting.com to get answers to your questions.

How do I apply for financial assistance?

Applications to apply or financial assistance are available for those who meet all financial assistance program requirements. We encourage you to complete and mail or fax the application right away. Applications are available:

• Here: Download Financial Assistance Application(PDF, 66KB)
• Public meetings: Applications will be available for pick up at both public meetings.
• By email: Contact Benjamin Amick at 614-282-2959 or benjamin@amickconsulting.com to receive a copy of the application by email.
• Pick up: Applications are available at the Franklin County Department of Sanitary Engineering office at 280 East Broad Street, 2nd Floor, Columbus, Ohio 43215.

How do I submit my application?

By email:
Franklin County Department of Sanitary Engineering
Attn: Benjamin Amick–Financial Assistance Application
280 East Broad Street, 2nd Floor
Columbus, Ohio 43215-6314

By fax:
614-525-5210
Attn: Benjamin Amick–Financial Assistance Application Do not bring your completed application or supporting documents to the public meetings or send them via email. This is to protect your personal information.

What if I have questions about completing the application?

Download the Financial Assistance Fact Sheet(PDF, 85KB) or contact Benjamin Amick at 614-282-2959 or benjamin@amickconsulting.com.

What if I’m not eligible for financial assistance?

Those who do not meet the qualifications for financial assistance will need to review the sanitary sewer connection process.(PDF, 57KB) For questions regarding the process contact the FCSE Permits desk at 614-525-4757.

Will I get public water?

This project completed the sewer system only. The City of Columbus has some water mains in Brown Road East and in some parts of Mon-E-Bak. However, there are no immediate plans for the County to provide a public water system in the remaining sewered areas.

For financial assistance support and to confirm eligibility, contact:

Amick Municipal Consulting Group, LLC
Benjamin Amick
614-282-2959
Benjamin@amickconsulting.com

If you do not qualify for financial assistance, contact:

Franklin County Department of Sanitary Engineering
Permits Desk
614-525-4757

Franklin County is committed to maintaining a high level of customer service throughout this process, and has contracted with local engineering firm Brown and Caldwell to perform this evaluation. Brown and Caldwell and its sub-contractors will be accessing the sanitary sewer system in the Franklin County service area during the next several months. In some locations, workers may need to enter yards to physically view manholes, survey their coordinates and view underground pipes. There should be no heavy equipment on or disturbances to property. The laws of Ohio, Ohio Revised Code Section 163.03, allow for such entries.

Dear Owner/Resident

Franklin County Department of Sanitary Engineering is conducting an area-wide Sanitary Sewer Evaluation Study (SSES) to assess the sanitary sewer system serving Franklin County customers. This will include field evaluations to assess the condition of these critical underground pipes and a desktop analysis of the findings which include mapping, hydraulic modeling and assigning a condition rating. This work will help identify where future improvements may be needed to provide the most efficient collection and transport of wastewater from your home or business to the wastewater treatment plant for processing and safe return to the environment.

Franklin County is committed to maintaining a high level of customer service throughout this process, and has contracted with local engineering firm Brown and Caldwell to perform this evaluation. Brown and Caldwell and its sub-contractors will be accessing the sanitary sewer system in your area during the next several months. In some locations, workers may need to enter yards to physically view manholes, survey their coordinates and view underground pipes. There should be no heavy equipment on or disturbances to property. The laws of Ohio, Ohio Revised Code Section 163.03, allow for such entries.

Study information will be posted at http://cleanwater.franklincountyohio.gov/ in the coming weeks. If you have questions or concerns, please contact Rhonda Harris or Elizabeth Ehret of Brown and Caldwell at 614-410-6144, or contact me at 614-525-5249 or via email at kmdoklov@franklincountyohio.gov.

We appreciate your cooperation in advance for helping us complete this worthwhile project.

Respectfully,
K. Marie Doklovic
E Project Manager

Downloads

• Official Letter(PDF, 171KB)
• Door-hanger(PDF, 42KB)

If you have questions or concerns, please contact:

Steve Donovan or Ben Vandermeyden
(614) 410-6144
sdonovan@BrwnCald.com
bvandermeyden@BrwnCald.com

K. Marie Strandwitz, PE, Project Manager
(614) 525-5249
kmstrand@franklincountyohio.gov