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Civic issues
Topics getting the most attention in Grove City public meetings, ranked by how frequently they come up.
Water reuse ('purple water') opportunity
Columbus is studying recycled-water systems near the Southerly treatment plant, and Grove City's south end sits close by — a potential way for future industrial users to get non-drinking water without straining the potable system. The catch: it needs enough customers to pay for the infrastructure.
August 19-20 flood analysis and stormwater resilience
A 25-to-100-year storm dropped 4 inches of rain in 11 hours. The engineer's verdict: the Columbus Street improvements — a relief sewer, bigger storm sewers and underground detention — dramatically cut basement backups compared to the similar 2020 storm.
Water, sewer, and utility capacity
Water use, wastewater treatment, and electricity demand are top concerns for any data center. EMH&T engineers will present on water and sewer capacity at the next meeting, and an AEP official may appear later.
Cell Tower Coverage Gaps
Two new towers are coming online — one behind Walmart since July, another on Grove City Road soon — but staff say coverage ultimately depends on which providers commit to the sites. A FirstNet meeting with AT&T was held to apply pressure.
Wet Basement Program goes citywide
The flood-relief program that helped fix Columbus Street's drainage is now open to residents across the whole city.