Canal Winchester City Government

09/14/2026

Check out the September 2026 Community Connection Newsletter ➡️ https://bit.ly/Sept2026CWNews

09/10/2026

September 11 W. Waterloo Closure: W. Waterloo will close between Elm St to High St this Friday, September 11. The closure will begin at 5 PM and reopen by 11:30 PM.

W. Waterloo will close between Elm St to High St this Friday, September 11. The closure will begin at 5 PM and reopen by 11:30 PM.

09/10/2026

Canal Wi******er's Division of Water opens fire hydrants around the community twice each year during its fire hydrant flushing schedule. This allows water to flow through pipes, enhancing water quality by flushing sediment from mainline pipes. Flushing also verifies proper operation of hydrants and valves, and maintains firefighting capabilities. Fall fire hydrant flushing will take place between 8 a.m. and 3:30 p.m., September 21st through October 9th.

If you see hydrant flushing crews working, please drive carefully and treat them like any other road construction crew. If you see a hydrant being flushed on your street, avoid running tap water, your washing machine, or your dishwasher until flushing in the area is complete.

During or immediately after hydrant flushing, tap water may come out with sediment that causes discoloration. Although a slight discoloration may last for a few hours, it does not affect the taste or quality of the water. This discoloration only affects the appearance of the water and poses no health threat.

Should you experience discoloration or other difficulties resulting from hydrant flushing, the water department suggests the following:

• If water pressure or volume seems low, check your faucet screens for trapped particles.
• If you encounter discolored water, shut your water off and wait several minutes. After waiting, check the clarity by running cold water for a few minutes to allow the new water to flow into your pipes. If the water is still discolored, wait a few more minutes and check again. In some cases, it may be a few hours before the water is completely clear.
• Avoid washing laundry during the scheduled flushing hours. After hydrants in your area have been flushed, wait until water runs clear from your tap, then begin with a load of dark laundry before doing lights or whites.

To learn more about the City's fire hydrant flushing program, including when the City will be flushing in your area, contact Canal Wi******er's Division of Water at 614-837-5623.

09/09/2026

Time to order your pumpkins 🎃 Help support Canal Wi******er Human Services!

Pumpkins Helping People is a 501(c)3 non-profit social enterprise. Its mission is to fight hunger by selling fall holiday pumpkins and donating its profits to local food pantries.

09/09/2026

🗞️ Highlights from the September 8 City Council meeting are now available online ➡️ https://bit.ly/Sept8Highlights

09/09/2026

Mosquito Spraying Scheduled for Tonight in Canal Wi******er: Mosquito spraying is scheduled for today in Canal Wi******er beginning at 9 PM, weather permitting. To view a map of the area being sprayed, FAQs about mosquito spraying, and safety tips, please visit https://mosquito.myfcph.org/spray-schedule-maps/

Mosquito spraying is scheduled for today in Canal Wi******er beginning at 9 PM, weather permitting. To view a map of the area being sprayed, FAQs about mosquito spraying, and safety tips, please visit https://mosquito.myfcph.org/spray-schedule-maps/

09/07/2026

City offices are closed today for Labor Day. Offices will reopen tomorrow at 8 AM. For water or sewer emergencies, call the Fairfield County Sheriff's Office at 740-652-7900.

Today also wraps the the Canal Wi******er Labor Day Festival! The festival opens at noon, with the parade kicking off at 1 PM from the high school. The fun continues until 6 PM. We expect road closures and parking restrictions to be lifted late this evening.