100 W Main St., Girard, OH 44420

Water Department

Salvatore Ponzio, Director of Public Services

PURPOSE: To supply customers in our system with water service.

SUPPLY: Girard’s water source is the Meander Reservoir. We purchase our water from Youngstown, Niles and McDonald. We service all customers in Girard, and parts of Liberty Township and Weathersfield. Currently, we have a total of 5,837 customers in our system.

DEPARTMENT STAFF: The Director of Public Services oversees the water department. The staff consists of the office manager (Jackie Massuri), two clerks, and a serviceman. The Water Superintendent is (Mike Scoville). There is also a water foreman (Ashley Alejars) and three other employees who oversee the outside maintenance and service. The Ohio Revised Code and Girard City Ordinances provide the framework for the department’s operations. To contact the Water Department, please call (330) 545-5857. If there are any problems after hours, please call the City of Girard Police Department at (330) 545-0211.

BILLING: This process is bi-monthly. The bill consists of water and sewage charges. The sewage rates are based on water consumption. A deposit is charged to all customers moving into the system or transferring in the system. They must come into the office to sign for water service.

OFFICE HOURS: Monday-Friday, 8:00-4:00 There is a night deposit box located on the department outside window on Market Street for their convenience.

If you have any general questions about water, please email water@cityofgirardoh.gov.

Backflow Prevention

All backflow related information is housed under this section to promote system safety and regulatory compliance. For questions concerning backflow or to report a suspected cross-connection, contact:

Mike Scoville at mscoville@cityofgirardoh.gov or (234) 600-0672
General Inquiries and Backflow Prevention: backflow@cityofgirardoh.gov

Available documents and resources:

Backflow 2023

Backflow Prevention Education Pamphlet 2025

City of Girard Backflow Program – Updated May 2025

Lead Service Lines

This section is dedicated to public awareness and compliance regarding lead in drinking water. As new information and materials become available, they will be added here.

Educational resources:

Lead-Free Faucets

Prevent Childhood Lead Poisoning

To learn more about Girard’s efforts to maintain safe and lead-free water infrastructure, visit our Drinking Water Service Line Inventory page. This page provides detailed information about service line materials, lead identification efforts, and how residents can assist in keeping our water system safe.

Consumer Confidence Reports (CCR)

Annual Consumer Confidence Reports (CCRs) provide data about water quality, testing results, and regulatory compliance. Printed reports are available at:

  • Girard Water Department Office

  • Girard Free Library

  • Liberty Branch Library, 415 Churchill Hubbard Road

You may also view the reports online:

View 2021 CCR Report

View 2022 CCR Report

View 2023 CCR Report

We are proud to serve the residents and businesses of Girard with dependable water service and transparent communication. Our commitment to safety, regulatory compliance, and continuous improvement ensures that your water system remains efficient, sustainable, and responsive to community needs. If you have any questions or need assistance, please don’t hesitate to contact our team. We’re here to help.