Jackson County Water Company

About Our Company.

Jackson County Water Company is a private, not-for-profit corporation supplying safe drinking water to the residents of rural Jackson County as well as small portions of Vinton and Scioto Counties. Jackson County Water serves over 5000 customers, consisting primarily of residential customers, but also schools, churches, commercial and industrial facilities, governmental entities and two local villages.

Jackson County Water was chartered in 1970 and has grown to approximately 800 miles of water line, eighteen water storage tanks throughout the county, and 15 employees.

The new Jackson County Water Bronx Corner Water Treatment Plant is a Class II Ground Water treatment facility capable of producing 2.8 MGD.

Jackson County Water is presently composed of 5 Public Water Supply systems. Jackson County Water is designated as a Class I Distribution System by the State of Ohio EPA. Jackson County Water presently has three Distribution Class I  licensed operators, one Distribution Class II licensed operator and two Water Class III licensed operators.

Jackson County Water realized a ten-year long-range plan in 2005 with the completion of Phase 7, which included the construction of a new water treatment plant, development of a wellfield and major waterline improvements. (see Updates)

Jackson County Water Company is governed by a Board of nine trustees. Members of the Board of Trustees are:

Ken Taylor, President

Henry Smith, Vice-President

Robert Willis, Treasurer

Dick Smith, Secretary

Ron Fenik

David Samples

Bob Rice

Lonnie Lemaster

Marvin Davis

Ed Lawrence, Associate Board Member

Jackson County Water is a member of the American Water Works Association, Ohio Rural Water, and the National Rural Water Association.

Jackson County Water is an equal opportunity employer and service utility. Jackson County Water facilities are accessible to all individuals.