OHIO — More than $16 million in H2Ohio funding will go toward 13 water infrastructure projects across Ohio, Gov. Mike DeWine and Ohio EPA Director Ann Vogel announced Monday.

What You Need To Know

  • The funding is geared toward connecting underserved communities to clean water

  • It's the sixth round of funding from H2Ohio

  • The funding also helps areas save on operational costs

This is the sixth round of H2Ohio funding awarded to improve water infrastructure.

“H2Ohio is making a real difference with the significant investments we are putting into reliable, clean drinking water,” said DeWine in a release. “The projects being awarded today will have a huge positive impact hundreds of Ohioans, and that's what H2Ohio is all about.”

The grants help extend service to underserved communities, according to a news release. It helps municipalities save on operational costs.

Among the recipients is the Madison Water District in Richland County, which is getting $378,500 to help connect 200 residents and 10 businesses to safe drinking water.

“The Madison Water District is pleased to participate in a joint effort with Ohio EPA to provide safe, potable water to businesses and residents of Madison Township,” said Madison Water Board of Directors President Cheryl Casler in a release. “Many of these projects have been ongoing over the last 20 years. Ohio EPA has been mindful of any continued contamination in the district and has offered funding to assist the Madison Water District in connecting additional customers throughout the last several years.”

Other recipients include:

  • Clark County ($5 million)
  • Portage County ($2 million)
  • Ohio & Lee Water and Sewer District and South Vienna ($1.5 million, each)
  • Findlay, Gallipolis, Guernsey County, Lakeview and Trumbull County ($1 million, each)
  • Meigs County ($675,000)
  • Wintersville ($650,000)
  • Tuppers Plains-Chester Water District ($49,000)

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