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Carter Rd. Boil Water Advisory

Thursday, December 19, 2024

We want to inform residents of Carter Rd. that a boil water advisory is currently in effect. This means you should boil all water intended for drinking, cooking, or oral hygiene for at least one minute before use. This precautionary measure is being taken to ensure the safety of our community due... more

Notice to Bidders: Purchase of UHF Digital Radio System for Street Department

Thursday, December 19, 2024

 The City of Goshen, I The City of Goshen, Indiana is soliciting sealed proposals until January 23, 2025 at 4:00 p.m. (local time) for the above referenced purchase in accordance with the detailed specifications included in the Specification and Contract Documents.  Specifications and Contract... more

Dec Leaf Pickup Continues

Wednesday, December 11, 2024

The Goshen Street Department has begun its 2024 fall leaf pickup and will continue collecting leaves through early December. This last round of leaf pickup began Monday December 9th and will continue through the following weeks. There is no set schedule for leaf collection. Crews follow a rotating... more

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Christmas Eve -- City Offices Closed

Tuesday, December 24, 2024

Christmas -- City Offices Closed

Wednesday, December 25, 2024

Board of Works

Thursday, December 26, 2024, 4:00pm

To join the webinar please copy and paste this link on your browser: https://us02web.zoom.us/j/88469251269

Water & Sewer

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* 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 2024 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