Department of Public Services
TO TALK WITH SOMEONE ABOUT A WATER/SEWER/TRASH BILL OR ACCOUNT, PLEASE CALL 330-733-6125 EXT. 4, OPTION 4
ReWorks is hosting 2 Campaign Sign Collection events in collaboration with the Barberton Community Development Corp. and Legacy Polymers, LLC for all of Summit County. These collections will take place at 345 15th Street NW in Barberton on November 7th from 2pm – 5pm and November 8th from 10am – 1pm. If interested in promoting these events internally and/or with residents and businesses, you will find a digital flier containing collection information attached. If anyone reaches out with questions regarding this event, please direct them to our office 330-374-0383 or to our website summitreworks.com/signs for more information.
Accepted materials:
Accepted materials:
- Corrugated Plastic Signs
- Film Plastic Signs
- Paperboard Signs
- Metal Stakes and Frames
- Metal grommets removed (preferred)
- No string, rope, or plastic ties
The annual drinking water quality report for 2023 has been completed and mailed. A copy can be viewed CCR
Letter from Ohio EPA regarding Limited Environmental Review for the Sanitary Sewer Phase I project HERE
WENGER EXCAVATING IS BEGINNING OUR PHASE I SANITARY SEWER IMPROVEMENTS IN JUNE 2024 ON SUNNYSIDE DRIVE. ALL WORK SHOULD BE COMPLETED BEFORE THE END OF THE YEAR
The Village of Lakemore Department of Public Services is now hiring for Full time Laborers. Candidates must be 18 years of age with a valid driver’s license. The hours worked are normally Monday through Friday 8 a.m. until 4:30 p.m. Employees can be called for emergencies and are on-call regularly. Employees maintain the water, sanitary, and storm systems as well as roads and parks. Candidates can participate in a program to earn their CDL. Benefits include health and life insurances and Ohio Employment Retirement benefits. Employees earn vacation, sick, and compensation hours. Candidates must complete the attached employment application and background check release and return to tfast@lakemoreohio.org or to the Administration Office 1400 Main Street Suite C, Lakemore, Ohio, 44250, during regular business hours. Resumes encouraged. For more information, please contact Tracy Sayers 330 733-6125 ext. 3 or tfast@lakemoreohio.org.
A new website that allows people experiencing financial hardship to enter their zip code and find government and charity organizations in their area to assist with their utility bills
Find Utility Bill Assistance in Your Area (findenergy.com)
Find Utility Bill Assistance in Your Area (findenergy.com)
TRASH AND RECYCLING PICK UP FOR THE ENTIRE VILLAGE WILL BE EVERY MONDAY. ALL CARTS SHOULD BE AT THE CURB SUNDAY EVENING THREE FEET APART.
IF YOU ARE UNSURE IF PICK UP WILL HAPPEN BECAUSE OF A HOLIDAY, PLEASE CHECK THE KIMBLE WEBSITE AT Kimble Holiday Schedule | Recycling & Waste Disposal Services (kimblecompanies.com).
IF YOU ARE UNSURE IF PICK UP WILL HAPPEN BECAUSE OF A HOLIDAY, PLEASE CHECK THE KIMBLE WEBSITE AT Kimble Holiday Schedule | Recycling & Waste Disposal Services (kimblecompanies.com).
Groundwater Awareness Week (GWAW) is taking place March 10-16 in 2024!
An annual observance established in 1999 to highlight the responsible development, management, and use of groundwater, the event is also a platform to encourage yearly water well testing and well maintenance, and the promotion of policies impacting groundwater quality and supply.
Facts about groundwater
Ideas for Consumers
An annual observance established in 1999 to highlight the responsible development, management, and use of groundwater, the event is also a platform to encourage yearly water well testing and well maintenance, and the promotion of policies impacting groundwater quality and supply.
Facts about groundwater
- The average household’s leaks can account for nearly 10,000 gallons of water wasted every year, according to the U.S. Environmental Protection Agency.
- Ten percent of homes have leaks that waste 90 gallons or more per day, according to the EPA.
- Of the estimated 29 billion gallons of water used daily by households in the United States, nearly 9 billion gallons, or 30 percent, is devoted to outdoor water use, according to EPA’s WaterSense program. In the hot summer months, or in dry climates, a household’s outdoor water use can be as high as 70 percent.
- The United States uses 82.3 billion gallons per day of fresh groundwater for public supply, private supply, irrigation, livestock, manufacturing, mining, thermoelectric power, and other purposes, according to the U.S. Geological Survey.
Ideas for Consumers
- Manage household hazardous waste properly (cleaners, paints, vehicle fluids, fertilizers, pesticides, etc.) - Only purchase what you need. Donate unused portions to friends or community organizations. Recycle leftovers when possible. To find recycling/disposal locations visit http://www.summitreworks.com or 330-374-0383.
- Avoid dumping – Never put anything down the sink, toilet or storm drain as it can end up in drinking water sources. Dispose of cleaners, medicines, oil/grease, etc. properly.
- Clean up – Pick up after yourself and your pets. Use trash receptacles and recycle whenever possible. Pet waste can enter storm drains and spread bacteria.
- Use alternative products – Avoid using products that may contain harmful materials; use cast iron or stainless-steel pots and pans instead of non-stick pots and pans.
- Find your source - Identify your source of water and check where you live and work relative to source water areas. The Village of Lakemore source water area is at 2827 Sanitarium Road.
- Conserve water - Use water efficiently to ease the burden on water sources and save money. Repair leaks, use a rain barrel, install low flow devices to toilets and showers, wash full loads of laundry and dishes, etc. For more steps to save water visit WaterSense.
- Limit use of fertilizers and pesticides – Reduce the amount of materials used on your lawn or consider natural alternatives.
- Service your septic system – Have a professional inspect your septic system every 3 years and have it pumped every 3-5 years.
- Participate in volunteer activities - Attend events such as removing invasive plants and replanting natives, stormwater drain stenciling, rain barrel workshops, litter cleanups, etc. Watershed groups are often familiar with upcoming local events.
- If you see something, say something - Report any spills, illegal dumping, or suspicious activity to authorities. The Village of Lakemore reporting number is 330-212-2955 or 9-1-1 if the spill is large. The Ohio EPA hotline is 1-800-282-9378.
The Department of Public Services will begin sending requests to residents and businesses for a copy of their most recent test results of their backflow device.
Surveys will then be sent to property owners to determine if backflow devices exist or are needed.
A brochure regarding this program is available HERE
Surveys will then be sent to property owners to determine if backflow devices exist or are needed.
A brochure regarding this program is available HERE
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QUARTERLY WATER / SEWER / TRASH BILLS ARE MAILED JANUARY 1, APRIL 1, JULY 1, AND OCTOBER 1 IF PAID IN FULL THESE BILLS ARE DUE NO LATER THAN 4:30 P.M. on JANUARY 18, APRIL 18, JULY 18, AND OCTOBER 18 IF YOU WANT TO PAY MONTHLY, YOU MUST PAY YOUR JANUARY 1 BILL ON OR BEFORE: JAN 18, FEB 18, AND MARCH 18 NO LATER THAN 4:30 P.M. APRIL 1 BILL ON OR BEFORE: APRIL 18, MAY 18, AND JUNE 18 JULY 1 BILL: ON OR BEFORE: JULY 18, AUG 18, AND SEPT 18 OCT 1 BILL: ON OR BEFORE OCT 18, NOV 18, AND DEC 18 IF YOU DO NOT MAKE PAYMENTS BY THESE DATES, YOU WILL BE DELINQUENT AND SUBJECT TO DISCONNECTION; SO PLEASE CALL THE UTILITY CLERK AT 330-733-6125 EXT. 4 TO MAKE ARRANGEMENTS Kimble provides bulk pickup service weekly for Lakemore customers. Customers just need to call Tracy McMenamee to schedule the pick up.
Trash Guide (kimblecompanies.com) will show what they can accept. All upholstered furniture, mattresses and box springs must be covered in plastic. For larger than normal amounts for pick up, please call Tracy McMenamee to schedule at 330-733-6125 ext. 4. Any questions regarding this special service, please call the Village Administrator, Tracy Sayers, at 330-733-6125 ext. 3 The Department of Public Services is cleaning sanitary sewer lines so each can be assessed to determine if the line needs repaired or replaced. During routine inspections, the department has noted a great deal of grease and paper towels have been cleaned from the sanitary mains.
I am asking all residents to avoid flushing or dumping grease, paper towels, baby wipes, and anything that will plug up a sewer line. Sewage backing up into basements can be devastating. Cleaning the sewer is also dangerous for the Village employees or contractors. I appreciate your help in this matter. If you are unsure what is not acceptable to put down the drain, please do not hesitate to contact me. |
TO CONTACT THE PUBLIC SERVICE DEPARTMENT PLEASE CALL 330-573-6318 IF YOU ARE EXPERIENCING A WATER OR SEWER EMERGENCY
Please email the Village Administrator at tfast@lakemoreohio.org to report a street light or call 330-733-6125 ext. 3
Summit County Public Health has an in house EPA Certified lab that is certified for the following tests: total coliform/E. coli, nitrate, nitrite, lead, copper, and arsenic. These tests are offered for $10 each for homeowners. Arsenic testing is free to Summit County residents if a lead and/or copper test is paid for.
All test kits can be picked up from our office at 1867 W Market St. Akron, OH 44313 Building C. There is also a link on the website to the different locations where total coliform/E. coli kits are throughout Summit County. Questions regarding drinking water testing can be directed to call (330) 926-5600. |
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March 7, 2023
SCPH Media Contact Phone Number: (330) 926-5639 FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE Summit County Public Health launches on-line portal for the public to access septic system and private water system records [Akron, OH] – Summit County Public Health (SCPH) has launched an online portal for the public to access septic system and private water system records for properties in Summit County. The multi-year project to get records online involved the transfer and scanning of over 100,000 paper and microfilm files dating back to 1959. Available records include installation permits, construction details, and maintenance reports. Record searches may be completed by using the property’s street address or Summit County parcel identification number. The online portal can be accessed at: https://www.scph.org/water-quality/online-records-search.
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Interested in working for the Village of Lakemore on water / sanitary sewer/ storm sewer / roads/ and parks? You can either print out an application or stop down at the Village building and pick one up.
The Village of Lakemore Stormwater concerns should be addressed to lakemorestorm@lakemoreohio.org or to the Village Administrator at 330-733-6125 ext. 3
The Village of Lakemore has adopted a new Illicit Discharge Ordinance. This legislation explains that pollutants cannot be dumped or washed into storm sewers, ditches, or directly into Springfield Lake. Herbacides, pesticides, and fertilizers are considered pollutants. The enforcement of this Ordinance is also explained.
Please review the Ordinance 1688-2020 and call Tracy Sayers if you have any questions or concerns The Village of Lakemore has created an Enforcement Plan for Illicit Discharge |
The Village of Lakemore 2021 Consumer Confidence Water Quality Report can be viewed HERE
The Summit County Health Department handles spraying for mosquitos. Please contact them (330) 926-5667
MOSQUITO-CONTROL@SCHD.ORG
Summit County Public Health
1867 W. Market Street
Akron, Ohio 44313
MOSQUITO-CONTROL@SCHD.ORG
Summit County Public Health
1867 W. Market Street
Akron, Ohio 44313
Check out the Village of Lakemore Source Water Protection information here
Did You Know…..
· Only 3% of the water on earth is drinkable.
· Less than one gallon of gasoline can pollute one million gallons of water.
· You can avoid contaminating your source of drinking water by properly disposing of chemicals that have the potential to cause ground water contamination.
· The following chemicals are common ground water contaminants:
o Cleaning Products
o Automotive Products
o Fuel Oil
o Furniture Strippers
o Lawn & Garden Products
o Oil based paints
· Improper disposal methods include:
o pouring chemicals on the ground,
o pouring chemicals down a sink or toilet connected to a septic system,
pouring wastes down a storm drain because many storm drains lead directly into the ground or to a nearby stream.
Did You Know…..
· Only 3% of the water on earth is drinkable.
· Less than one gallon of gasoline can pollute one million gallons of water.
· You can avoid contaminating your source of drinking water by properly disposing of chemicals that have the potential to cause ground water contamination.
· The following chemicals are common ground water contaminants:
o Cleaning Products
o Automotive Products
o Fuel Oil
o Furniture Strippers
o Lawn & Garden Products
o Oil based paints
· Improper disposal methods include:
o pouring chemicals on the ground,
o pouring chemicals down a sink or toilet connected to a septic system,
pouring wastes down a storm drain because many storm drains lead directly into the ground or to a nearby stream.
Storm Water Public Education & Public Involvement Program
“Lake Erie Starts Here, Don’t Waste It”
Contaminants on the lawns and streets of Summit County that get washed into the ditches, small streams, and storm sewers, eventually make their way to the North Atlantic Ocean, and the Gulf of Mexico. The residents of Summit County could prevent this from happening by using healthy landscape practices for backyard ditches and streams.
“Lake Erie Starts Here, Don’t Waste It”
Contaminants on the lawns and streets of Summit County that get washed into the ditches, small streams, and storm sewers, eventually make their way to the North Atlantic Ocean, and the Gulf of Mexico. The residents of Summit County could prevent this from happening by using healthy landscape practices for backyard ditches and streams.
“Get the Scoop on Pet Waste”
Pet waste contributes to contamination of our surface waters because it contains fecal coliform and other harmful bacteria and pathogens which can cause diseases in people
and animals.
* ALERT: Effective January 1, 2015, new rules require all septic systems in the State of Ohio to fall under a routine maintenance program and will require homeowners of any private sewage treatment system to have an Operation Permit.
More information can be found at: www.scph.org.
Summit County Public Health will begin issuing Operation Permits to homeowners with Septic Systems on May 28, 2015.
SCPH will mail Operation Permits to homeowners with septic systems that discharge treated effluent or that have been installed since 2007. Please visit our website at
www.scph.org for more information on maintaining your home septic system. If you have questions, please email us at wqcomments@schd.org.
More information can be found at: www.scph.org.
Summit County Public Health will begin issuing Operation Permits to homeowners with Septic Systems on May 28, 2015.
SCPH will mail Operation Permits to homeowners with septic systems that discharge treated effluent or that have been installed since 2007. Please visit our website at
www.scph.org for more information on maintaining your home septic system. If you have questions, please email us at wqcomments@schd.org.
Winter Storm Checklist
Be Prepared
Be Prepared
- Keep electronic devices such as cell phones, laptops and tablet computers fully charged.
- Keep a flashlight, portable radio and extra batteries handy.
- Gather extra blankets or a sleeping bag for each person.
- If you have a water well and pump, keep an emergency supply of bottled water and/or fill your bathtub with fresh water.
- Stock an emergency supply of convenience foods that do not require cooking.
- Never go near downed power lines but report them immediately to us or your local police or fire department.
- Never use a portable generator inside the house or a closed garage.
- Never use gas stoves, kerosene heaters or other open-flame heat sources to keep warm.
- These sources of heat can cause deadly carbon monoxide gas to build up in your home.
- Report any outages by calling 1-888-LIGHTSS (1-888-544-4877), or visiting www.firstenergycorp.com and clicking the “Report Outage” link.
- Ohio Edison will continue to post storm updates on social media and on the company website. Follow Ohio Edison on Twitter @OhioEdison, on Facebook at http://www.facebook.com/ohioedison or online at www.ohioedison.com.
- Subscribe to email and text message alert notifications to receive weather alerts and updates on power outages. Our two-way text messaging also enables you to report outages and request updates as needed.
