LOVELAND, Ohio — The city will shut off water Wednesday to repair a fire hydrant on Lebanon Road, cutting service to two subdivisions and part of the road for up to five hours, according to the city.
The shutdown is scheduled from 10 a.m. to 3 p.m. Wednesday, the city said in a social media post. Affected areas include the Southport and Hickory Run subdivisions and Lebanon Road between Lindenhall Drive and Union Cemetery.
No boil-water advisory will be issued during or after the repair work, the city said.
Loveland operates its own municipal water system rather than relying on Clermont County or a private utility. The city draws its water from three wells at the Betty Ray well field, each capable of producing about 1,300 gallons per minute, and treats it on-site with chlorine and fluoride before it reaches customers, according to the city. Loveland’s water division also maintains emergency interconnections with Greater Cincinnati Water Works, Western Water and Clermont County that can supply the system if needed.
Hydrant repairs typically require crews to isolate a section of water main so a valve or fitting can be replaced without contaminating the broader system, which is why utilities schedule brief service interruptions rather than leaving a damaged hydrant in place. City crews plan to restore service to the affected streets by the end of the work window Wednesday afternoon.
Residents with questions about the shutdown or ongoing water service can reach Loveland’s Public Works Department, which oversees the water system and is available for inquiries and emergencies.
The information contained in this story was obtained from the City of Loveland.