Water line repairs will leave some people without water Tuesday.
The Zanesville City Water Department began excavation work to replace a water valve at Riverside Park.
Public Service Director Mike Sims said the new water treatment plant will also undergo warranty work during the valve repairs.
"We anticipate about four or five hours but we posted it until about 3 p.m. just to be safe in case we get into any problems with a cracked pipe or joints that don't want to fit...
If you're a business owner in Zanesville, you might have to cough up a few extra bucks to pay for your water.
Back in January of this year, Zanesville City Council approved an ordinance to protect the city's public water system which was mandated by the EPA. What this requires now is business owners to purchase a water backflow device to prevent contaminants from getting into the water.
"A lot of the small businesses right now, they are having the hardship on them because of...
A water main break on State Route 22 in South Zanesville adds to an extensive list of breaks within the past month. It's making more work for the water department which already has their hands full with other projects.
The eight-inch break occurred across from the Sheetz in South Zanesville around 2 p.m. Only one customer lost water, but traffic was backed up. Water superintendent, Paul Mills says that the list of breaks continues to grow.
"We've had some 40 water breaks in...
The Zanesville Water Department is asking people to conserve water after a 16 inch water main break.
The break occured near the railroad tracks by AK Steel.
Residents can expect low pressure and discoloration, but there is not boil alert.
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