Maintenance Scheduled for Maxtown Water Tank

The City water tank that overlooks Hoff Woods Park is due for maintenance and updates to help extend the lifespan of the apparatus. Bids for the project open in the spring.

The scope includes a fresh coat of paint. In addition to providing a fresh look, the paint helps protect the steel, extending the life of the tank and helping to protect water quality. The work is expected to take at least a month. During this time, a large curtain of material will be raised around the tank to contain paint materials. The tank was last painted in 2006.

Other updates included in the project include foundational concrete work, adding safety features.

Constructed in 1968, the tank can hold up to 1 million gallons of water. It supplies half of the households in the City. Water service is not expected to be impacted by this project.

Westerville has operated a public water supply since 1901. The City’s Water Division runs a 7.5 million gallon a day water treatment facility serving more than 15,000 homes and businesses. The treatment plant is located at 312 W. Main St. and is operated 24 hours a day, 365 days a year.

Updates on tank improvements will be provided as needed on the City’s website (www.westerville.org) and Twitter (@tellwesterville).