Feasibility Study for Independent Community Water System

A recent meeting document Morrow County Clean Water Consortium - Agenda Packet - 2026-05-12 indicates a future potential acquisition The Managing Director's May 2026 report notes that the Consortium has made progress on a Community Initiated Project (CIP) request to fund a feasibility study for an independent community water system serving clusters of residents beyond the reach of municipal sources. The request has been successfully submitted to the Interior Senate Appropriations subcommittee, and the Consortium is awaiting further news. If funded, this would likely result in a solicitation for consulting or engineering services to conduct the feasibility study, including technical analysis, stakeholder engagement, and recommendations for system design and implementation.