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PUBLIC NOTICE: BOIL ORDER

There is currently a boil order for South Ohio Avenue from East Broadway to East 2nd Street, or any residents with low pressure or no water. We apologize for any inconvenience.

PUBLIC NOTICE: Local Cash‑Payment Locations Available

Although the City of Wellston Clerk’s Office will no longer accept cash payments beginning March 1, 2026, residents who prefer to use cash still have several local options for completing their utility billing transaction.

To support residents who prefer to pay with cash, the following local partner businesses are authorized to accept cash payments on behalf of the City of Wellston:

Multiple other cash payment locations are available, such as Gas N Stuff in Hamden, Jackson Walmart, Jackson Kroger, and many more. The online payment center locator can be found here: https://www.checkfreepay.com/en/payment-locator.html

Important Information

• Bring your current utility bill stub when making a payment.
• Payments made at these locations will be credited to your account once received by the City.
• For additional payment options—such as card, check, money order, or online payments—please visit the City of Wellston website or scan the QR code in our main notice.

PUBLIC NOTICE: Road Closure

Temporary Road Closure – New York Avenue Near 10th Street

The City hereby gives notice that a portion of New York Avenue, near 10th Street, will be temporarily closed for approximately two (2) weeks. This project will begin on Monday, January 12th, 2026.

Closure Details

• Location: New York Avenue, near the intersection with 10th Street
• Duration: 2 weeks (1/12/2026-1/26/26)
• Access: Local traffic may experience detours. Signage will be posted to guide motorists safely around the work zone.

Traffic & Safety

Drivers are asked to use caution and avoid the area, if possible. The City appreciates the public’s patience as this important infrastructure improvement is completed.

PUBLIC NOTICE

City of Wellston Clerk’s Office – Payment Policy Update

Effective March 1, 2026, the City of Wellston Clerk’s Office will no longer accept cash payments for any services or transactions.

Payments may be made using the following methods:

• Debit or Credit Card
• Check or Money Order
• Online Payment Portal
• By Phone – Call 1 (855) 456- 5163

This update is being implemented to improve efficiency, enhance security, and better serve the public. We appreciate your cooperation during this transition.

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Online Payment Portal – Scan to Pay

This QR code links directly to the City of Wellston’s online payment portal:

(Scan with your smartphone camera to access the online payment system.)

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For questions, please contact the City of Wellston Clerk’s Office at (740)384-2040 or ksperaw@cityofwellston.org.

Lead and Copper in Public Water Systems

The federal Lead and Copper Rule Revisions (LCRR) (141.85(e)) requires all NTNC and Community public water systems (PWSs) to provide notification of materials to persons served by lead, galvanized requiring replacement (GRR), or lead status unknown (unknown) service lines.

Notification is required for customers and all persons served by the water system when their service line is classified as lead, galvanized requiring replacement (GRR), or lead status unknown.

What are the Health Effects of Lead?

There is no safe level of lead in drinking water. Exposure to lead in drinking water can cause serious health effects in all age groups, especially pregnant people, infants (both formula-fed and breastfed), and young children. Some of the health effects to infants and children include decreases in IQ and attention span. Lead exposure can also result in new or worsened learning and behavior problems. The children of persons who are exposed to lead before or during pregnancy may be at increased risk of these harmful health effects. Adults have increased risks of heart disease, high blood pressure, and kidney or nervous system problems. Contact your health care provider for more information about your risks.

What Can I Do to Reduce Exposure to Lead if Found in My Drinking Water?

• Do not boil water to remove lead. Boiling water will not reduce lead.

• Flush your tap if it has been unused for 6 or more hours. Lead levels increase over time as water sits in lead-containing plumbing materials. Regular water usage in your home or building can reduce lead levels in drinking water. When water has not been used for 6 hours or more, homes and buildings served by lead or galvanized requiring replacement service lines should be flushed until you note a temperature change, then flush for one more minute.

• Use cold water for cooking, drinking, and preparing baby formula. Do not cook with, drink, or make baby formula from your hot water tap. Lead dissolves more easily in hot water. Always use cold water and heat if needed.

• Use an ANSI certified lead filter. Filters certified to the ANSI/NSF 53 standard for lead removal can be effective at reducing lead levels in water.

• Regularly clean your faucet aerators. Over time, particles containing lead can build up on the inside of aerator screens. Cleaning aerators regularly will help eliminate this source of lead.

• For pregnant persons, infants, and young children. Some populations such as pregnant persons, infants, and young children may be more at risk from the harmful effects of lead. These populations may consider taking extra precautions if their home is served by a lead or galvanized requiring replacement service line. These extra precautions may include having their drinking water analyzed for lead, using an alternative source of water (such as bottled water), or utilizing a filter certified to ANSI/NSF 53 standard for lead removal.

• Replace lead containing plumbing fixtures. Many old faucets, valves, and other plumbing fixtures may contain lead. Identify if your building’s plumbing fixtures contain lead, and replace them when appropriate.

• You may wish to have your child’s blood tested for lead. Your local county health department can be reached for additional assistance.

What Can You do About Your Lead Service Line?

As your PWS, if you notify us that you are replacing your portion of a lead service line, we are required to replace our owned portion of that lead service line.

If you disagree that your home or building is served by a lead service line, please notify David Gilliland at dgilliland@cityofwellston.org.

For More Information, Please Contact: dgilliland@cityofwellston.org, visit U.S. EPA’s website at www.epa.gov/lead, or visit Ohio EPA’s Learn About Lead | Ohio Environmental Protection Agency website. For information about other lead exposure, please visit the Ohio Department of Health’s Childhood Lead Poisoning website.

The City of Wellston’s Service Line Inventory can be found here:

Hyper-Reach

Did you know the city of Wellston offers Hyper-Reach notifications? Hyper-Reach messages are breaking alerts tailored to your street address, including road closures, boil alerts, etc. All landline phones are registered.

All residents should sign up for email, cell-phone, and/or email alerts through Hyper-Reach. Sign up using the link below to begin receiving Hyper-Reach Alerts!

https://signup.hyper-reach.com/hyper_reach/sign_up_page_2/?id=95724