Street Department - Services Offered
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We are responsible for approximately 70 miles of streets.
Residents should report the following to this department: |
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Missing street and traffic signs |
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Pot holes, sink holes and any pavement damage |
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Hanging tree limbs on City owned Streets and Boulevards |
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Dead animals and other obstacles in the street |
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Water By-Laws |
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We are responsible for maintaining water mains and
fire hydrants. |
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Water meters are maintained by the Street Department. Residents are
to apply at the Street Department and pay for the meters at City Hall, once
paid for they are picked up at the Street Department by either the resident or
the contractor. |
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Any water problems can be reported to the Street Department. The home owners
are responsible for the service lines going from the curb shut off valve to the
home. This includes all lines going to the meter pit and including the meter pit
if applicable. |
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Water services such as turning off or on should be scheduled through City Hall.
If water is spewing all over and it is an emergency, residents can call either City
Hall or the Street Department directly. |
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Problems with color, taste or odor in the water or low water pressure should be
reported to the Street Department during regular working hours or the Norwalk Police
Department after hours. |
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All water shut offs or repairs should be scheduled at City Hall during normal working
hours, Monday through Friday 8 am to 4:30 pm. |
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All water valves and shut offs will be operated by city employees only. |
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Residents requesting water be turned on that has been shut off for a while must call
City Hall to have a work order made out. There must be someone at the residence when the
water is turned on to verify that there are no leaks. |
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Water hydrants are flushed periodically and may result in cloudy or discolored water.
Residents should run COLD water for approximately fifteen (15) minutes to one-half hour (30)
and the problem should disappear. If it does not, please call the Street Department. |
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Sewer By-Laws |
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We are responsible for the maintenance of the city sewer system. The
homeowner is responsible for their sewer lateral from the residence to the city main
sanitary line. |
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Residents can call the Street Department to report: |
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Sewer odor problems |
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Sewer backup problems |
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Sinkholes |
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We are also responsible for the maintenance of the city
storm system |
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Contact
Dick Moore - Superintendent
Randy Eschen - Assistant Superintendent
42 Woodlawn Ave.
Norwalk, Ohio 44857
Phone: 419-663-6715
Fax: 419-663-6716
Hours:
Monday - Friday 7:30 am - 4:00pm
streetclerk@neo.rr.com
Action Line is where residents can report concerns and problems.
