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Civic issues
Topics getting the most attention in Huber Heights public meetings, ranked by how frequently they come up.
Water Billing Software Transition
Water billing switches to a new system in mid-November: new account numbers, free ACH payments, no late or shutoff fees through January 2, and offices closed November 4–13.
Sewer lift station capacity in Carriage Trails
A resident warned the existing Carriage Trails lift station may be near capacity with apartments and hundreds of new homes coming. Staff explained the next lift station is designed, developer-funded (~$1 million), and timed to come online in late 2028/early 2029, with connections capped at 300 homes until then.
Tri-Cities $223.8 Million Plant Overhaul
Main breaks are down this year (29 vs. 39 last year), but hard water deposits from the new membrane setup may be causing some breaks — expected to be temporary.
Water bill relief fund
The city is rewriting its water leak adjustment policy, which decides who gets a credit on a big bill after a leak. The board wants to know if the change will also cover sewer adjustments, and the new policy will be posted on the city website once finished.
2026 Sewer and Water Infrastructure Projects
Council greenlit three utility projects: rehabilitating sewer lines, replacing filter media at the Rip Rap Road water plant, and building a new Brandt Pike lift station that combines two aging ones. These keep water and sewer service reliable as the city grows.
Huber Heights/Dayton Water Interconnect
If the city's water plant ever fails, a new connection to Dayton's water main on Needmore Road would keep taps running. The $180,000 design contract is step one of a backup system Ohio EPA strongly recommends — one the city hopes it never uses.