Question 1

New Resident Info

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LOCAL NUMBERS:
Local Waste Services		614-409-9375
Franklin County Zoning	614-525-3094
Franklin County Public Health	614-525-3160
Call Before You Dig		811

Utility Contact Info:
Gas - Columbia Gas –  1-800-344-4077
Home - Columbia Gas of Ohio (columbiagasohio.com)
Electricity - AEP – 1-800-672-2231
AEP Ohio
Trash & Recycling - Local Waste - (614) 409-9375
Sharon Township Local Waste page
Water/Sewer:
City of Columbus - (614) 645-8276
Public Utilities - City of Columbus 
Aqua - (877) 987-2782
Aqua Water 
DelCo - (740) 548-7746
Del-Co Water 
Cable Internet –

Spectrum - (833) 949-0036
Spectrum

Trash collection
Trash pickup is on Monday and provided by Local Waste Services. (614)409-9375
Frequently Asked Questions
How do I arrange for a large-item pickup (i.e. couch, mattress)?
Call Local Waste or visit Local Wastes web site to schedule a bulk pickup. you can click on Local Waste Services above
You may also check the Solid Waste Authority of Central Ohio (SWACO) web site for other alternatives
How do I dispose of my major appliances?
Visit the SWACO web site
How do I dispose of my yard waste?
Yard waste can be taken to Kurtz Brothers Inc. free to Franklin County Residents
How do I dispose of old paint, chemicals, household hazardous waste
Click here or contact SWACO  telephone 614-871-5100
How do I get rid of?
SWACO has a listing of how and where to dispose of or recycle most unwanted items
Recycling
Recycling for residents is collected the same day as trash collection.
A list of materials that can be collected is here: 
 
If you need to add recycling to your account, please contact Local Waste:
http://www.localwasteservices.com/

Leaf Pickup
The Road Department provides curb side bulk leaf pickup in the fall of each year.  Please remember the machine is only designed to pick up leaves, all other yard waste should be recycled separately.  Leaf pick starts the 3rd week of October and ends the last week of November each year.  PLEASE REMEMBER PLACE LEAVES AT EDGE OF ROADWAY NOT IN THE ROAD.  Official start and end dates will be posted on the calender the first of October.

Storm Water Pollution
Sharon Township is dedicated to the protection of our streams and water resources and we encourage our residents to support these efforts. We have been a part of the Franklin County Stormwater Partnership program since 2003 to work regionally to address drainage management, water quality management and stormwater regulation compliance. Partners included are the County Drainage Engineer, Economic Development and Planning, Sanitary Engineer, Public Health, Franklin Soil and Water Conservation District and 17 townships.  For more information on our stormwater program visit:
https://development.franklincountyohio.gov/planning-zoning/stormwater-management 
We all have an important role in the protection of our streams and water quality. Please minimize your impacts by:
removing yard waste and leaves from street gutters and storm drains;
using fertilizers and pesticides sparingly and properly, and sweeping all excess off sidewalks, driveways and streets; for more information visit www.getgrassy.org.
bagging pet waste and disposing of waste in the trash
directing downspouts to rain barrels or rain gardens; visit www.communitybackyards.org.
planting native trees, shrubs and perennials; visit www.communitybackyards.org
washing your car on grass, gravel or at a car wash;
maintaining your aerator and septic system; for more information on managing sewage treatment systems visit: www.myfcph.org/npdes.
reporting all pollution and spills appropriately (see below)
encouraging community groups to support our work with a stream clean-up, tree planting or another activity. If you know of an interested group, please contact us.
If you see someone putting anything down a storm drain or directly into a stream or river and you have a license plate number, home address or other identifier, call “It’s a Crime” at (614) 871-5322 or visit www.itsacrime.org and select report illegal dumping. 
Chemical and petroleum spills: Call the Ohio EPA 24-hour hotline (800) 282-9378
Sewage related pollution: Call the Franklin County Public Health 24-hour hotline (614) 525-3965 or email HSTS@franklincountyohio.gov
Agricultural or manure-related pollution: Call Franklin Soil and Water Conservation District (614) 486-9613 from 8:30 – 4:30 p.m., Monday-Friday or use the “Contact Us” tab at franklinswcd.org
You can also contact Franklin Soil and Water about any non-emergency pollution and they will inform the proper agency.
The Franklin County Board of Commissioners has also provided residents with a mobile app that can be used to report water pollution including sending a location and a photograph. Download the free app at the iTunes store or at Google Play.  Search “Franklin County”.
What can you do to help prevent storm water pollution?

Household Hazardous Waste
SWACO
HHW Facility Information
645 E. 8th Avenue
Columbus, Ohio 43201
(The corner of E. 8th and Essex Avenue)
Phone: 614-294-1300
Get Directions »
Weekly Hours (Closed Holidays)
Wednesdays: 12pm-6pm
Thursdays: 9am-5pm
Fridays: 12pm-6pm
Mobile Collection Drives:
For dates and information visit the SWACO web site.
The web site also has a “how do I get rid of” drop down menu for many other items
SOLID WASTE AUTHORITY OF CENTRAL OHIO
Web address   http://www.swaco.org/Residents/HouseholdHazardousWaste.aspx

Call before you dig
Remember to call 811 and call before you dig!
If you are digging within the Township Right-of-way you will need a Permit to Excavate from Sharon Township
The application may be downloaded here

USGS Water Monitor
Below are the instructions for signing up to receive WaterAlert from the United States Geological Survey (USGS).  There is one monitor for Sharon Township; it is located under the Wilson Bridge Road bridge.
Step 1: go to http://water.usgs.gov/wateralert/;
Step 2: If your location is enabled, clicking on the link above should take you to the map of central Ohio;
Step 3: Zoom in on the portion of the map near the location you would like to monitor.  Gauges appear as “pins” on the map – click on the pin nearest to the area you want to monitor;
Step 4: At the bottom of the pop-up box appears a button to subscribe to WaterAlert. Click on this button and it will give you the ability to receive texts or emails; how often to be notified; whether you want gauge height or discharge rate (gauge height is recommended); and a threshold for when you want to be notified (be sure to select a gauge height that will provide enough time to take action in case of an impending flood);
Step 5: The subscription process asks for an email to send a confirmation.  Replying to the email will activate the subscription.
Occasionally, WaterAlert will send reminders to review your subscriptions.

Question 2

Public Health

Accepted Answer

Water and Sewer Services 
Water and sewer services in Sharon Township vary depending on the area in which you live.  Residents should be aware of the type of water and sewer systems they have, how to maintain the systems and who to contact for service or reporting problems.  The following information has been compiled to assist residents in determining what type of system they have, who is responsible for the system, how to maintain a private system (HSTS) and who to contact for assistance.
 
Sanitary Sewer Systems:
There are two basic type of sanitary system used in Sharon Township
Public sanitary sewer systems
These systems are maintained by either Franklin County Sanitary Engineer or The City of Columbus depending on your area, check below for more information for your area.
Household Sewage Treatment Systems (HSTS)
These systems are the property owner’s responsibility to maintain and vary in type of system, how they work, and maintenance required.  There are three types of systems currently in use in Sharon Township.  Maintenance for these systems are similar, however some may take some addition care.  The system on the property should have been disclosed at the time of purchase.  The system types are:
Aeration Systems
Septic Systems
Mound Systems
If you are not sure what type of system you have check with Franklin County Public Health or Sharon Township Road Department for assistance.  Here are some maintenance guidelines to follow:

Water Systems:
There are two basic types of water systems in Sharon Township
Public or Private water systems
These systems provide water to residents through a water line system that is maintained by either a public or private water company. There are four companies currently providing water within Sharon Township depending on where you live see the list below for your area.  Aqua America, The City of Columbus, Delco Water, and Mt Air Water.
Well Systems:
These systems are the responsibility of the property owner to maintain.  For assistance you may call Franklin County Public Health or look for a plumbing company that is registered with the Ohio Department of Health to work on well systems.

Contact Information
Sanitary Sewers:
Franklin County Sanitary Engineer
280 East Broad Street, 2nd Floor
Columbus, OH 43215
Phone: (614) 525-3940
After-hours Number
For after-hours or weekend emergencies ONLY, call our Sanitary Engineering staff ‘on-call’ person at 614-525-2365. Please only call the emergency number for actual emergencies. All non-emergency calls should dial 614-525-3940.
City of Columbus Water and Sewer
Department of Public Utilities
910 Dublin Road
Columbus, OH, 43215
Please report utility repair needs to the 311 Center online by calling 614-645-3111 (weekdays 7am – 6pm); or call 614-645-8276 (weekdays 7am – 6pm). For non-business hours emergencies only: Sewer 614-645-7102

Household Sewage Treatment Systems (HSTS)
Franklin County Public Health
280 East Broad Street
Columbus, Ohio 43215-4562
Phone: (614) 525-3160
Fax: (614) 525-6672
Email: fcph@franklincountyohio.gov
For information on how to use and maintain your system or file a complaint about a failed system follow the links below.
File a Complaint
How to maintain your system
 
Water Services
Aqua America Water
Phone 877-987-2782.
Additional information may be found on your water bill
The City of Columbus
https://www.columbus.gov/utilities
Phone:(614) 645-8276
Weekdays 7:00 a.m. – 6:00 p.m.
E-Mail: utilityleadrep@columbus.gov
Please report utility repair needs to the 311 Center online by calling 614-645-3111 (weekdays 7am – 6pm); or call 614-645-8276 (weekdays 7am – 6pm). For non-business hours emergencies only: Water 614-645-7788 
Delco Water
Del-Co Water Co.
6658 Olentangy River Road
Delaware, Ohio 43015
Phone: 740-548-7746
Fax: 740-548-6203
1-800-521-6779
 Mt Air Water
Laura Kunze – Chairman, Mt. Air Improvement Corp.
Telephone 614-395-7009
 
Wells:
For a list of contractors registered by the Ohio Department of Health to work on private well systems follow the link below.  They are listed by county, Franklin County is currently on page 22.
https://www.odh.ohio.gov/-/media/ODH/ASSETS/Files/eh/water/Lists/List_RegPWSC_Ohio.pdf?la=en

Service Providers by Area
Cleveland Avenue Area:
Water Service		Sewer Service
Well                                 	HSTS
Flint Area:
Services vary depending on road
Water Service		Sewer Service
Delco Water                   Franklin County Sanitary Engineer
Well                                  	HSTS
Mt. Air Area
Services vary depending on address for water
Water Services		Sewer Services
Aqua Water                    HSTS
Mt. Air Water
Well
Sharon Hills Area
Water Service		Sewer Service
Well                                 	HSTS
Tremont Gardens (RKW)
Service for sewer system vary by address
Water Service                 Sewer Service
City of Columbus          City of Columbus
HSTS
Worthington Hills Area
Sewer system varies by address
Water Service             	Sewer Service
Aqua                                	Franklin County Sanitary Engineer
HSTS

Question 3

Neighborhood Resources

Accepted Answer

Tremont Gardens
Columbus City Schools - https://www.ccsoh.us/
Clintonville Farmers Market - https://www.commongreensohio.org/clintonville/

Sharon Hills
Columbus City Schools - https://www.ccsoh.us/
Worthington Farmers Market - https://www.experienceworthington.com/worthingtonfarmersmarket

Worthington Hills
Worthington City Schools - https://www.worthington.k12.oh.us/
Worthington Farmers Market - https://www.experienceworthington.com/worthingtonfarmersmarket

Community Park
Westerville City Schools - https://www.westerville.k12.oh.us/
Uptown Farmers Market - https://uptownwestervilleinc.com/uwi-presents/farmers-market/

City of Worthington
https://www.worthington.org/ 
Community Center - https://www.worthington.org/209/Community-Center

Village of Riverlea
https://www.riverleaohio.org/

Libraries
https://www.columbuslibrary.org/library-locations/
https://www.worthingtonlibraries.org/

Hospitals
https://wexnermedical.osu.edu/locations
https://www.ohiohealth.com/locations
https://www.mountcarmelhealth.com/locations

Community Center
https://www.worthington.org/209/Community-Center
https://parks.westerville.org/facilities/community-center

Seniors
https://www.worthington.org/241/Griswold-Center

Question 4

Township Unincorporated Areas

Accepted Answer

The original boundaries for Sharon Township when it was first established were Morse Road north to the Delaware County line; and Cleveland Avenue west to the old village of Linworth. Most of that area has been incorporated by the cities of Columbus, Westerville, Worthington, and the Village of Riverlea. Those areas not incorporated remain under the jurisdiction of the Sharon Township Board of Trustees to govern; and the responsibility of the Sharon Township Police Department to protect and serve.

THE UNINCORPORATED AREAS INCLUDE

Emerson Avenue
Milton Avenue
Olentangy Boulevard
Riverside Drive
Rosslynn Avenue
W. Kanawha Avenue
Westview Avenue
Flint RD./Park Rd. Area	Bertson Place
Dunhill Drive (Private Drive)
Flint Road Flint Cemetery
Friend Street
Forest Ridge Court
Forest Ridge Drive
Melyers Court
Oak Street Park Road (Intersection of Park Rd. and Flint Road) (Railroad crossing)
Pocono Road
Station Street
West Street
Community Park Area	Community Park Drive
Hildreth Avenue
Home Acre Drive
Jewett Drive (East of Maple Canyon Drive)
Maple Canyon Drive
Sharon Hills Area	Briarbank Drive
Clover Drive
Larkstone Drive
Linworth Road
Postlewaite Avenue
Sharon Hills Drive
Linworth Area	Alrojo St.
Samada Ave.
W. Dublin Granville Rd. (St. Rt. 161) and Olentangy River Rd. Intersection
Worthington Hills Area	Clubview Blvd. North
Clubview Blvd. South
Colony Way
Colony Court
Highview Drive
Lookout Point Drive
Mission Hills Lane
Singing Hills Lane
Woods Lane (Private Drive)
Mt. Air Area	Ash Drive
Beech Drive
Edgecliff Drive
Elm Drive
Lakeshore Drive
Maple Drive
Mulberry Drive
Oak Drive
Old Woods Drive
Plumtree Drive
Walnut Drive
U.S. 23 Corridor	High Street Baptist Church
Camp Mary Orton
Ron Foth Advertising
Windsong Court (Condominiums)
Unincorporated area of roadway from 1-270 north to Delaware County
Interstate 270 Corridor	U.S. 23 Interchange
State Route 315 Interchange
State Route 315 Corridor	Bethel Road Interchange
Unincorporated area from Bethel Road north to Delaware Count
Olentangy Valley Business District	All businesses located in shopping center
North and South office buildings
B. P. Service Station
Marathon Service Station
US Bank
Other Areas	410 W. South Street (Residence)
5600 Karl Road (North Church)
Carruthers Dr. (Private Drive)
Hannawalt Drive (Old Cleveland Avenue N.W.)

Hard Road and State Route 315 Intersection
Hard Road (Unincorporated Area)
Sharon Woods Metro Park (Includes area off Main Street, Westerville)

Olentangy River Road and Linworth Road Intersection
Olentangy River Road (Unincorporated roadway from Bethel Rd. to Wilson Bridge Road)
Linworth Road (Unincorporated roadway from Bethel Rd. to Larkstone Drive)

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