Southwest Licking Community Water and Sewer District is now the Licking Regional Water District
District Adds Two Additional Trustees
LICKING COUNTY – The Southwest Licking Community Water and Sewer District is now the Licking Regional Water District following today’s approval by the Licking County Court of Common Pleas. Along with the name change, the court approved an expansion of the district’s Board of Trustees, adding a representative from Jersey Township and an at-large member, both of whom will begin their terms in January.
The district will initiate rebranding efforts immediately, aiming to complete the transition to its new name by early 2025. This change reflects the district’s commitment to supporting regional growth and ensuring inclusive representation across its expanding service area.
“The court’s approval affirms our board’s vision of strategic service expansion that meets the needs of our customers and aligns with the rapid development in Licking County,” said Jim Roberts, executive director of the Licking Regional Water District. “The updated board structure, coupled with our new name, reinforces our mission to provide excellent service and grow in tandem with the communities we serve. We are focused on a smooth transition and are excited to embark on this new chapter.”
The governance update incorporates additional structural changes to strengthen accountability and representation:
These enhancements are part of the district's strategic efforts to align its name, governance, and services with the growth and needs of Licking County.
District Adds Two Additional Trustees
LICKING COUNTY – The Southwest Licking Community Water and Sewer District is now the Licking Regional Water District following today’s approval by the Licking County Court of Common Pleas. Along with the name change, the court approved an expansion of the district’s Board of Trustees, adding a representative from Jersey Township and an at-large member, both of whom will begin their terms in January.
The district will initiate rebranding efforts immediately, aiming to complete the transition to its new name by early 2025. This change reflects the district’s commitment to supporting regional growth and ensuring inclusive representation across its expanding service area.
“The court’s approval affirms our board’s vision of strategic service expansion that meets the needs of our customers and aligns with the rapid development in Licking County,” said Jim Roberts, executive director of the Licking Regional Water District. “The updated board structure, coupled with our new name, reinforces our mission to provide excellent service and grow in tandem with the communities we serve. We are focused on a smooth transition and are excited to embark on this new chapter.”
The governance update incorporates additional structural changes to strengthen accountability and representation:
- Jersey Township will join Etna and Harrison townships and the City of Pataskala as appointing authorities.
- The district’s service area will expand to include Jersey Township.
- Future trustees must reside within the district and be eligible for district services, with eligibility restrictions on holding elected office or employment with appointing authorities.
- Etna, Harrison, Jersey and Pataskala appointees will serve four-year terms, while the at-large member will serve a two-year term.
These enhancements are part of the district's strategic efforts to align its name, governance, and services with the growth and needs of Licking County.
TIPS FOR WINTERIZING HOME PLUMBING
*The following are suggestions. It is always important to work with a plumber or other individual experienced in winterization as severe property damage can occur as a result of improper winterization.
- If your home will be vacant for an extended period of time during the winter months, contact our office to have your water turned off at the curb box.
- Open all sink and shower / bath fixtures and allow them to run until all water has been drained.
- Turn the power off to your hot water heater and drain it. (Note: this is good to do once per year, whether you are winterizing your plumbing or not.)
- Flush and empty all toilet bowls and toilet tanks.
- Remove and drain the sink traps and clean out plugs from all sinks. Then, replace each one and fill with a small amount of RV antifreeze. This works great for sink traps, but NEVER put antifreeze in your dishwasher, drinking system or washing machine!
- Drain all outdoor garden hoses, roll them up, and store them indoors to prevent them from cracking in the cold temperatures.
- Drain your irrigation system and turn it off.
- Drain all outside taps and wrap them with some type of insulating material.
- Consider adding additional insulation around pipes that run in areas where heated air circulates less ~ against exterior walls, in crawl spaces, attics, garages, etc.
- Leave kitchen and bathroom cabinet doors open to allow warmer air to circulate around plumbing, and allow the faucet to drip ~ running water through the pipe, even at a trickle, helps prevent pipes from freezing.
Again, these are general guidelines. You should contact a licensed plumber or building professional with specific concerns regarding you home's interior water service lines.