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4th of July Safety Tips
Saturday, June 29, 2024
As the 4th of July holiday approaches, it is important that Goshen residents be aware of fireworks regulations. A local city ordinance was adopted in 2007 at the urging of residents concerned about neighborhood safety and noise. Regulation is controlled by parameters imposed in state legislation. Fireworks... more
NOTIFICATION OF NORFOLK SOUTHERN TRACK CLOSURES
Friday, June 28, 2024
The engineering department received notice that Norfolk Southern is planning to close the following crossings between approximately July 8 and July 31, 2024, for installation of new rails. Each crossing is expected to be closed to traffic over one to four days. Engineering staff have been in communication... more
June brush pickup begins next week
Wednesday, June 19, 2024
The monthly brush pickup will begin on the week of June 24, 2024. During scheduled brush collections, the Street Department will make only one pass through the city to pick up brush. Please have your brush by the front curb, but not in the street, by that first day in the morning at 7 a.m. Brush... more
Upcoming Events All »
Park Board Meeting
Monday, July 1, 2024, 4:00pm
Public may join in person or virtually by following this link: https://us02web.zoom.us/j/89736482570
Fourth of July -- City Offices Closed
Thursday, July 4, 2024
Board of Works
Thursday, July 4, 2024, 4:00pm
To join the webinar please copy and paste this link on your browser: https://us02web.zoom.us/j/88469251269
Water & Sewer
* For more Information, click on the located throughout the page.
Marv Shepherd,
Superintendent of Water Treatment and Sewer Collection
Oversees the Water Treatment, Water Distribution, and Sewer Collection system operation. Marv Shepherd has been with the Water Department since May of 1995 and holds certifications in Water Treatment 3 (WT3), Distribution System Large (DSL), from the state of IN.
Water Operators
There are 3 water treatment operators that run tests everyday day of the week 365 days of the year as well as monitor the plant 24 hours a day with remote monitoring equipment. They are responsible for collection of water samples in the distribution system as well as both of our water treatment facilities that are tested in our lab. And outside certified labs. They run and maintain the S.C.A.D.A. (supervisory control and data acquisition) system. They go out in the public and respond to concerns about water quality. They collect 35 bact-t samples every month and send those to a certified lab.
308 North 5th Street.
Open: Monday - Friday,
7:00 a.m. - 4:00 p.m.
574-534-5306
Contact the Goshen Water/Sewer Department by E-mail.
After hours answering service: 574-238-0723 this number is for EMERGENCIES only.
Billing Office related Information.
Locations
The Goshen Water Department has two ground water treatment plants: the North Plant (located at 308 North 5th Street) and the Kercher Plant (located at 1513 Eisenhower.)
Facts
Hardness: 20 Grains per gallon
Iron: .003 Parts Per Million
Fluoride: .80 Parts Per Million
Manganese: .003 Parts Per Million
NEW: Fall Flushing 2018 map and schedule
Nick Hornish
Water Distribution/Sewer Maintenance
Nick Assists the Maintenance Supervisor in ensuring all daily tasks are accomplished throughout the day. Nick has a great background in rebuilding our hydrants throughout the city and our new leak detection system that the city uses to control water loss.
Water Distribution/Sewer Collection Maintenance Crew
The Goshen Water Distribution/Sewer Maintenance Crews strive to uphold customer service to the highest standard. Our maintenance crews are ready and available 24 hours a day to tackle any water and sewer related emergencies. We maintain 147.80 miles of sanitary sewer, 55.94 miles of storm sewer, 197.88 miles of water main, and 1341 fire hydrants throughout the city. Our department's employees strive to continue providing the city of Goshen residents with quality water and customer service.
Read the 2024 Consumer Confidence Report below:
2024 Consumer Confidence Report
PUBLIC NOTICE: Information about your drinking water. You posted Sept. 18, 2020.
Past Consumer Confidence Reports
City Of Goshen Water/Sewer Billing Ordinances ( this will redirect you to the billing office. This info is at the bottom right of the page)
Call before you Dig! Indiana 811
Water meter replacement
Reemplazo de contadores de agua