Business Details
50+ Years
experience
Trusted Water Treatment Services in Mineral Ridge, OH
The Mahoning Valley Sanitary District has been dedicated to preserving public health and environmental integrity since its formation in 1926. We specialize in delivering a safe and reliable supply of potable water to communities across Mahoning and Trumbull Counties, Ohio. Our operations center around the Meander Creek Reservoir, a 7-mile-long water source with a capacity of 11 billion gallons, protected by 5,500 acres of reforested land. With a team of certified water supply operators and 57 full-time employees, we maintain 27.4 miles of pipelines and advanced treatment infrastructure to serve over 220,000 residents. Our commitment to excellence is demonstrated through rigorous environmental stewardship, including maintaining a 40-mile shoreline buffer zone with no public access to protect water quality.The district operates under Ohio Revised Code Chapter 6115, governed by a Board of Directors appointed by member cities Youngstown and Niles. We continuously invest in infrastructure upgrades, including recent dam rehabilitation projects that enhance safety and storage capacity. Our distribution system includes critical assets like the 30-million-gallon Youngstown reservoir and Niles' 1.5-million-gallon standpipe. Through decades of service, we've maintained a track record of providing water at a cost of approximately 0.2 cents per gallon. Our technical expertise spans water treatment, pipeline maintenance, and emergency spillway management, ensuring uninterrupted service to municipalities like McDonald, Girard, and Canfield.
Services
Water Supply
Reservoir Management
Pipeline Distribution
Dam Maintenance
Water Treatment
Details
- Year established: 1926
Highlights and features
- We have over 95 years of experience in regional water supply management.
- Our certified operators maintain Ohio's largest water treatment infrastructure.
- We protect water quality through 5,500 acres of reforested buffer zones.
- Our system serves 220,000 residents with 27.4 miles of advanced pipelines.
- We maintain 40 miles of reservoir shoreline for environmental protection.
Services
Water Supply
We provide potable water to 220,000 residents across Mahoning and Trumbull Counties. Our system delivers 25 million gallons daily through 27.4 miles of pipelines. Member cities Youngstown and Niles receive water via specialized infrastructure including 36-inch steel force mains and 24-inch ductile iron mains.
Reservoir Management
Our Meander Creek Reservoir holds 11 billion gallons with 40 miles of protected shoreline. The 5,500-acre reforested buffer zone prevents contamination. The dam structure includes emergency spillways added in the 1990s for enhanced safety and capacity management.
Water Treatment
Our treatment plant processes up to 60 million gallons daily using advanced filtration methods. The system maintains water quality through continuous monitoring and meets all state environmental standards. We produce water at a cost of approximately 0.2 cents per gallon for member municipalities.
Pipeline Maintenance
We maintain 27.4 miles of pipelines ranging from 20 to 48 inches in diameter. Our team performs regular inspections and upgrades to prevent leaks and maintain pressure. Recent projects include valve improvements and pump station control system replacements.
Dam Maintenance
Our dam rehabilitation projects ensure the 50-foot-high, 3,550-foot-long structure meets modern safety standards. The Environmental Assessment process included FEMA compliance measures. We maintain two emergency spillways for flood control and water level management.
People
Giuseppe Merlo
Director - Niles
Serves as Niles representative on the Board of Directors, overseeing district operations and policy implementation.
Dr. Michael Neopolitan
Director - Niles
Provides technical oversight as a Niles-appointed director with expertise in water management systems.
Catrina Donald
Director - Youngstown
Represents Youngstown interests on the board with focus on infrastructure development and community needs.
Robin Bradley
Director - Youngstown
Contributes Youngstown perspective to district governance with emphasis on service quality and expansion.
Questions
What areas do you serve?
We serve Youngstown, Niles, McDonald, Girard, Canfield, Mineral Ridge, Lordstown, Craig Beach, and portions of 10 townships in Mahoning and Trumbull Counties.
Where does your water come from?
Our water comes from the Meander Creek Reservoir, a 7-mile-long reservoir with 11 billion gallons capacity protected by 5,500 acres of reforested land.
How much water do you provide daily?
We supply an average of 25 million gallons daily to member cities through our 27.4-mile distribution system.
What makes your system unique?
We're Ohio's only district formed under Chapter 6115, operating since 1926 with a 40-mile protected reservoir shoreline and 97 years of service excellence.