CLERWTR 6119 Public Presentation Clip - 2025-08-26 3:40pm

The Lorain County Commissioners held a public meeting on August 27, 2025, to discuss the creation of the Central Lake Erie Regional Water Reclamation District, known as Clearwater, under Ohio Revised Code 6119. The meeting focused on the procurement and establishment process of this new regional sewer district, which aims to optimize and regionalize wastewater treatment infrastructure to support economic development in Lorain County. Key points included the proposed governance structure with a three-member board of trustees, the financial viability of the district as confirmed by a national rate and utility firm, and the public process involving resolutions, hearings, and court approval. The district will take over existing assets and debt related to the Avon Lake treatment plant and Lorco's transmission lines, providing uniform treatment rates and improved water quality while excluding retail sewer collection and stormwater management. The commissioners planned to adopt a resolution to become petitioners, with further public hearings and filings anticipated in the coming months. The meeting emphasized transparency, public participation, and the long-term benefits of consolidating sewer services regionally.