Columbus City Council to Consider $4.65 Million for Water Treatment Chemicals
Legislation on first reading would authorize Columbus Water & Power to purchase treatment supplies through term contracts.
During its Monday, Oct. 26, regular meeting, Columbus City Council is scheduled to introduce legislation authorizing $4,650,000 from the Water Operating Fund to purchase water treatment chemicals for Columbus Water & Power.
The measure directs the Department of Finance and Management to associate general budget reservations with Universal Term Contract purchase agreements to procure the treatment supplies. The legislation is scheduled on first reading of 30-day legislation under the council's Public Utilities & Sustainability Committee, chaired by Council Member Christopher L. Wyche.
Aerial view of the Dublin Road Water Plant, one of three primary municipal water treatment facilities serving the Columbus region.
Credit: David E. Lucas / Wikimedia Commons Image source
Columbus Water & Power operates three major water treatment plants—Dublin Road, Hap Cremean, and Parsons Avenue—supplying drinking water to more than 1.2 million residents across Columbus and central Ohio suburban communities. The municipal system treats raw surface water and groundwater using coagulants, softening agents, and disinfectants to maintain compliance with Ohio EPA and federal Safe Drinking Water Act standards.
Columbus Metropolitan Library collections document an aerial view of the Dublin Road Water Plant.
Aerial perspective of the Hap Cremean Water Plant on Morse Road in northern Columbus.
Credit: David E. Lucas / Wikimedia Commons Image source
Historical records also document an aerial view of the Morse Road Water Treatment Plant, recording that in 1988 it was renamed the Hap Cremean Water Plant in honor of a former Columbus service director.
The legislation is designated as Ordinance 2817-2026, providing a public identifier for residents and rate payers tracking the measure during the statutory 30-day review timeline before council takes a final vote.
Previously, Pique Media reported on Oct. 19, 2026, that Columbus City Council reviewed dockets featuring emergency spending, water projects, and zoning hearings.
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Columbus City Council · 2026-10-26
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During its Monday, Oct. 26, regular meeting, Columbus City Council is scheduled to introduce legislation authorizing $4,650,000 from the Water Operating Fund to purchase water treatment chemicals for Columbus Water & Power.
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REGULAR MEETING NO. 47 OF COLUMBUS CITY COUNCIL, MONDAY, OCTOBER 26, 2026 at 5:00 P.M. IN COUNCIL CHAMBERS.
During its Monday, Oct. 26, regular meeting, Columbus City Council is scheduled to introduce legislation authorizing $4,650,000 from the Water Operating Fund to purchase water treatment chemicals for Columbus Water & Power.
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2817-2026 · To authorize the Director of the Department of Finance and Management to associate all General Budget Reservations resulting from this ordinance with the appropriate Universal Term Contract Purchase Agreements for the purchase of Water Treatment Chemicals for Columbus Water & Power; to authorize the expenditure of $4,650,000.00 from the Water Operating Fund. ($4,650,000.00)
The measure directs the Department of Finance and Management to associate general budget reservations with Universal Term Contract purchase agreements to procure the treatment supplies.
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To authorize the Director of the Department of Finance and Management to associate all General Budget Reservations resulting from this ordinance with the appropriate Universal Term Contract Purchase Agreements for the purchase of Water Treatment Chemicals for Columbus Water & Power
The legislation is scheduled on first reading of 30-day legislation under the council's Public Utilities & Sustainability Committee, chaired by Council Member Christopher L. Wyche.
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FIRST READING OF 30-DAY LEGISLATION
The legislation is scheduled on first reading of 30-day legislation under the council's Public Utilities & Sustainability Committee, chaired by Council Member Christopher L. Wyche.
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PUBLIC UTILITIES & SUSTAINABILITY: WYCHE, CHR. REMY, VICE CHR. ALL MEMBERS
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Columbus Metropolitan Library collections document an aerial view of the Dublin Road Water Plant.
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Title Dublin Road Water Plant Description Aerial view of the Dublin Road Water Plant Collection Columbus Metropolitan Library
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Historical records also document an aerial view of the Morse Road Water Treatment Plant, recording that in 1988 it was renamed the Hap Cremean Water Plant in honor of a former Columbus service director.
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Aerial view of the Morse Road Water Treatment Plant. In 1988, it was renamed the Hap Cremean Water Plant in honor of a former Columbus service director.
Columbus City Council Dockets Feature Emergency Spending, Water Projects, and Zoning Hearings
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Previously, Pique Media reported on Oct. 19, 2026, that Columbus City Council reviewed dockets featuring emergency spending, water projects, and zoning hearings.
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Columbus City Council Dockets Feature Emergency Spending, Water Projects, and Zoning Hearings