The City of Galion

06/11/2026

The Galion City Health Department received a grant from the EPA for a tire collection event. Galion residents can drop off up to 10 passenger tires for recycling on June 20.

06/10/2026

Sherman Street, from North Liberty Street to Fairview Avenue, will be closed to traffic today for sewer line work. Crews will accomodate residents within the project area to access their driveways, but through traffic should use other routes. The road will reopen this evening, but will likely shut down again tomorrow and Friday during the day.

06/09/2026

Regular Meeting

06/09/2026

***Power has been restored as of 7:15.***

We are aware of the outage. CREWS ARE ACTIVELY WORKING TO RESTORE POWER and there is no need to report outages at this point.

Please DO NOT call the Galion, Ohio Police Department with calls related to outages. This allows their lines to be left open for emergency calls.

Thank you for your patience while our amazing line crew works to undo the damage a squirrel has done this early Tuesday morning.

06/08/2026

While the Heise Park Pool and Splash Park are both open for the season, please remember to keep an eye on the forecast before leaving home. This week will be hot but showers and thunderstorms are expected throughout. The facilities do not open if the air temperature does not reach at least 71 degrees, or when heavy rain or storms are expected. If storms pass through early enough, the facilities do open.

06/07/2026

The maintenance crew is currently working to repair a water line break at N. Market and Hetrick. Water customers in that vicinity may have their service impacted while repairs are made, including reduced pressure and/or a total loss of pressure.

The general vicinity of the affected area will be Fortney to the north, Liberty at Hetrick to the east and 636 N. Market at the south.

Repairs will be made as quickly as possible but please be cautious when in the area and give the crew the space they need to operate safely and efficiently.

Once service is restored, residents may need to let their water run for an extended period to clear air and/or sediment from the line.

Any boil advisories, if necessary, will be put out separately.

06/04/2026

Smoke testing will begin on Wednesday, June 10. Residents and businesses will receive door knockers prior to the crew's arrival. If you would like to learn how the process works, please take a few minutes to watch a video prepared by Wessler Engineering:

Wessler Engineering

06/03/2026

The City of Galion, in partnership with Wessler Engineering, will conduct smoke testing throughout the sanitary sewer system beginning on June 10.

Smoke testing is part of a study to reduce rainfall and groundwater from entering the sanitary sewer and serves as an important tool to meet Ohio EPA requirements. It involves blowing liquid smoke into parts of the sanitary sewer system to determine the location of leaks. The smoke used for testing is manufactured specifically for this application and is non-toxic and non-staining. It has an oily odor, but is clean and harmless to pets, food, and material goods.

Door knockers will be circulated in each area prior to beginning the testing. Please note you are NOT required to be home during this process. The project should be completed in approximately six weeks, weather permitting.

If the plumbing in your home is working properly, the smoke used to conduct this test should not enter your home. You may see smoke coming from the vents on the roof, but this indicates a properly working sewer vent. If any smoke is visible inside, it should clear within a few minutes.

An informational video is available on the City of Galion website in order to provide residents with a better understanding of what to expect: https://galion.city/436/Inflow-and-Infiltration-II

Recommendations:
• Run your sink faucets before smoke testing. Smoke often enters through fixtures which are not routinely used (examples: dry P-traps and J-tubes beneath sinks, showers, and floor drains).
• Close toilet lids. This is the best means of preventing smoke from entering your home.
• Open windows and/or doors to allow smoke to clear.

Inflow and Infiltration (I&I) is the process where stormwater and groundwater enter sanitary sewer systems. This overloads the sewer network, leading to expensive treatment costs, increased wear on pumps, and untreated sewage overflows into homes and the environment.

06/02/2026

Committee Meetings

05/29/2026

The Heise Park Pool opens today, May 29. Hours are Monday through Friday from 1-7 p.m., and Saturdays and Sundays from 1-5 p.m.

Daily Admission
Children under 6 years - $1
Children 6-17 years - $4
Adults 18-54 years - $5
Seniors (55+) - $4
Non-swimming Adults accompanying a child - $1

Season Passes for Galion Residents:
Youth (6 and under) - $50
Student (6-17) - $60
Adult (18-54) - $80
Senior (55+) - $80
Household* - $125
Each additional child - $5

Season Passes for Non-residents:
Youth (6 and under) - $95
Student (6-17) - $115
Adult (18-54) - $155
Senior (55+) - $155
Household* - $200
Each additional child - $10

The Splash Park, located in East Park, is also open for the season. Hours are Monday through Sunday from 1-7 p.m. Admission will continue to be free.

At both facilities, please note children under six years old must be accompanied by an adult, 18 years or older. Please note the facilities will close on days in which the air temperature is below 71 degrees or when there is rain and/or lightning.

The pool is operated by the Galion Community Center YMCA. To purchase season passes or schedule a private rental, contact the YMCA at 419-468-7754.

Private rentals of the Splash Park will be available on weekends from either 11 a.m.–1 p.m., or 7-9 p.m. Call the City of Galion at 419-468-1857 to schedule.

*Household consists of two adults and up to four children who reside at the same residence.