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2023 MAY BRUSH COLLECTION
Tuesday, May 23, 2023
The monthly brush pickup will begin on the week of May 29, 2023. 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.... more
BOIL WATER ORDER CANCELED - S. MAIN STREET & CARTER ROAD
Monday, May 22, 2023
The Boil Order for South Main Street and Carter Road was canceled on Friday, May 19th. The samples have been taken, test results are satisfactory, and boiling your water is no longer necessary. Thank you for your patience and for the water conservation measures you followed. If you have any questions,... more
NOTICE OF ADOPTION OF CITY OF GOSHEN ORDINANCE 5159
Thursday, May 18, 2023
Notice is given that Ordinance 5159, Amending Ordinance Violations Bureau, was passed by the Goshen Common Council on May 15, 2023, and approved and adopted by Mayor Stutsman. Ordinance 5159 describes and continues the operation of previously established City of Goshen Ordinance Violations Bureau;... more
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Downtown Goshen EID
Thursday, June 1, 2023, 7:30am
Downtown Goshen Economic Improvement District
Cemetery Board
Thursday, June 1, 2023, 2:00pm
Board of Works
Monday, June 5, 2023, 2:00pm
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Water & Sewer
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Kent Holdren,
Superintendent of Water Treatment and Sewer Collection
Oversees operation of the Water Treatment, Water Distribution and Sewer Collection system. Kent Holdren has been with the Water Department since March of 1990 and holds certifications in Water Treatment 3 (WT3), Distribution System Large (DSL), from the state of IN. and Wastewater Collection System Operator Class CS-II.
Marvin Shepherd,
Water Quality Manager
Oversees all aspects of the water plant system. Maintenance of all pumps and motors, well cleaning. Ordering chemicals for the treatment of the water. We have 5 generators that assures the people of Goshen have safe drinking water. Marv Shepherd has been with the Water department since May 1994.
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 making sure all daily tasks are being accomplished throughout the day. Nick has a a great backround on rebuilding our hydrants through out the city as well as our new leak detection system that the city is using 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 2020 Consumer Confidence Report below:
PUBLIC NOTICE: Information about your drinking water. 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 of the page)
Call before you Dig! Indiana 811
Water meter replacement
Reemplazo de contadores de agua