Hilltop Wellfield

About The Project

Greene County Sanitary Engineering Department (GCSED) is developing a 57-acre property on Hilltop Road for use as a groundwater-producing wellfield. This water supply will be conveyed to the GCSED’s water treatment plant and subsequently distributed to Greene County’s water customers. The purpose of this project is to improve and expand the available water supply to provide an additional 3- to 5-million gallons of water per day for current and future growth projections.

Benefits

Adds supply capacity for current and future water demands
Increases level of redundancy and operational flexibility (like an insurance policy if something goes wrong)
Sources a new aquifer access point

Impacts to customers

Residents should anticipate some localized construction traffic starting in late 2024.

Project Status

Planning – Early 2023

Design – Early 2023

Construction – Early 2025

Completion – Late 2025

FAQs

What is an aquifer?

An aquifer is a large ground water body that is tapped by wells and pumped to the surface for use by households and businesses.
What is a wellfield?

The land above and surrounding wells drilled into an aquifer is called a “wellfield.” Water collecting on the surface in the wellfield and surrounding area seeps through the ground into an aquifer.
How will a new wellfield benefit my community?

This wellfield will be producing groundwater for ultimate treatment and distribution of high-quality drinking water to the County’s water customers.
Do I have to tap into the county waterline?

No, it is up to the homeowner to decide if they want to tap in. If you have any questions about the process of receiving county water to your residence, please contact our project management team at 937-562-7461.