Investing In Dayton's Tomorrow

Children's Water Festival

This annual event brings together fourth-grade students from around the region to learn about the vital role water plays in our lives.

Enforcement Response Plan

This Enforcement Response Plan has been developed by the City’s Industrial Pretreatment Program, and is used as a guidance when implementing enforcement actions to assure that users of the City’s wastewater facilities comply with the provisions of the City’s Sewer Use Ordinance.

Great Miami Buried Valley Aquifer

Description of Great Miami Buried Valley Aquifer page.

Guided Tours

Here you can learn about our two tour options: Water Supply and Water Reclamation.

Household Tips

Here you can find watertight tips for the bathroom, kitchen, laundry, outside, and disposing of grease and oil.

How Water Arrives and Leaves Your Home

Follow a water drop to your faucet, and learn who's responsible for the quality and infrastructure at each step of the way.

Leaks

Here you can find tips to help you locate leaks inside or outside your home.

Source Water Protection

Learn about the City's efforts to keep our 1.5 trillion-gallon source of groundwater safe and clean.

Storm Drain Artscapes

Local artists help the Department of Water keep our local rivers clean with colorful storm drain murals.

Storm Water Management

Find out more information about the City’s storm water management program and storm water NPDES permit.

Water Meter Information

Find out how to read your meter, metering facts, and automatic meter reading program.

Water Career Conference

The Water Career Conference theme was S.T.E.A.M. (Science, Technology, Engineering, Administration and Maintenance). An interactive and educational day is planned for the students, with participation by local colleges, universities, water industry professionals and organizations such as Ohio EPA Southwest, the Operator Training Committee of Ohio and the Ohio Water Environment Association.

Hydro Hero

Looking for a fun way to get the whole family thinking about hydrogen? Download and print this fun coloring sheet to track your daily progress!