Ohio Rural Water Association

10/09/2026

Is there a data center being proposed near your water system? Are you frightened, or, is your interest peaked? In truth, whether a data center is a net positive or negative for your system is more case dependent than anything else. Could you water/wastewater system hand the extra load and thus benefit from the revenue. Would the data centers construction negatively effect your electrical utility rates? How would it effect the opinions and livelihood of the local community, etc. etc.

It's a multifaceted issue and it deserves answers from a diverse set of opinions. That's why ORWA is hosting the Data Center Panel Discussion at our upcoming 2026 Fall Operator Expo. This panel will allow guest to ask questions about data centers from a diverse group of individuals. Including representatives from: Black and Veatch, Delaware County Utilities, and the Ohio Environmental Council. These individuals will be able to answer your engineering, operations, and legal questions about data center, and help you make an informed decision for your community. It's an opportunity you don't want to miss. See it on Monday, October 20th, at Cherry Valley Hotel in Newark, Ohio.

10/05/2026

A special thank you to our Platinum Sponsors for the upcoming Fall Expo. Without their support we couldn't put on as as good of an event.

10/02/2026

Don't miss out on this class covering water & wastewater safety at our upcoming Fall Operators' Expo hosted by Loyd Rawlings from USABlueBook. . This course covers those potential hazards, confined spaces, mitigating hazards, personal protection equipment and more, to help make your workplace a safer place to be. Taking place on October 20th at 9:00 a.m. at the Cherry Valley Hotel in Newark, Ohio.

10/01/2026

Don't miss this upcoming class on Gas Chlorination Equipment and Maintenance by Russ Teders from Water Solutions Unlimited at our upcoming Fall Expo on October, 21st. In this session, Russ will cover essential equipment operation and maintenance, critical safety protocols, room maintenance dos and don'ts, and practical problem-solving strategies to keep your facility secure and compliant. Don't miss out!

09/30/2026

A special thank you to our Diamond Corporate Sponsors for the upcoming Fall Expo. Without their support we couldn't put on as as good of an event. CoBank Life at Sedgwick Everett J. Prescott Inc.

09/30/2026

Hi Everyone,

If you've yet to register for the 2026 Fall Operators' Expo this is a reminder that it's coming up faster than you think! Make sure to register before October 7th next week to ensure you get early bird pricing, and help us get an accurate food count!

09/30/2026

09/15/2026

This year at National Rural Water Association (NRWA) Water Pro, Ohio Rural Water had the exciting opportunity to take part in the Water Pro Feud game show! While we may not have gone as far, we had a lot of fun.

09/07/2026

Thank you to all of our operators that are most likely having to work this Labor Day!