As of now, neither the golf course staff nor the City of Hudson’s water plant personnel are aware of any issues with the groundwater or aquifer related to the use of chemicals on the golf course. There have been no reported concerns or evidence suggesting that nearby wells or homes adjacent to the course have been affected. Monitoring and maintenance practices remain in place to ensure water quality and environmental safety.

The City of Hudson is not aware of any health-related concerns, studies, or issues that might affect residents living near the golf course. At this time, no information has been reported or identified that would suggest any adverse health impacts associated with proximity to the course.

1.) Yes, the City of Hudson staff does conduct testing of the water entering the receiving streams and ponds at Ellsworth Meadows Golf Course. These tests specifically monitor for nutrients and chemicals associated with the fertilizers used on the course. This proactive approach helps ensure that any potential impact on water quality is identified and managed appropriately.

a.) No, the City of Hudson has not conducted testing of wells at adjacent homes. This is because the water quality monitoring conducted through the golf course’s testing practices—along with the EPA-regulated testing performed by the City’s water plant on the surrounding aquifer—has not indicated any concerns that would warrant additional residential well testing. These existing measures are designed to ensure the safety and integrity of the local water supply.

b.) Yes, in accordance with Ohio Environmental Protection Agency (OEPA) regulations, the City of Hudson Water Treatment Plant is required to develop and maintain a Source Water Protection Plan (SWPP). This plan identifies critical areas within the aquifer footprint and mandates regular testing for contaminants that could affect water quality. Through this regulatory framework, the Water Treatment Plant monitors for substances—including those potentially associated with golf course operations—to ensure the safety and integrity of the aquifer.

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Only residents on Nicholson Drive are being asked to vote on the waterline installation and assessment, as it is the only street currently being considered for the new waterline at this time.

Residents on side streets who request a new waterline will be responsible for the full cost of that installation. The cost of a side street waterline is dependent on whether or not a new waterline is installed along Nicholson Drive.

1) What's the average lifespan of a well?
The typical lifespan of a residential water well ranges between 30 to 50 years, though this can vary widely

2) How many permits in the city of Hudson were applied in the last 5 years for drilling a new well?
Summit County Health Departments database only goes back to 2021.  Since then, to present, there have been 9 new wells drilled, 5 alterations and 9 replacements in the City of Hudson.

3) How many permits in the Woods of Williamsburg were applied in the last 5 years for drilling a new well?
There has been 1 replacement well done within the Woods of Williamsburg since 2021.

4) What's today's average cost to replacing a dried up well?
Average cost of redrilling a well can vary depending on depth, soil conditions and components needed.  The average cost for a 100 foot well is between $12,000-$15,000.  This cost can vary depending on if components of your existing well can be reused. (Cost based on a couple area well drilling companies)

5) Is there a risk that a water source can’t be located on the property?
The success of locating a successful water well depends on a property's specific geology, particularly the presence of an aquifer, which is an underground layer of permeable rock, soil, or sediment that can hold and transmit water. The presence and characteristics of aquifers can vary greatly, however, the water supply near the Nicholson Drive neighborhood and proximity to the City’s water well system at the Water Treatment Plant suggest minimal risk that a water source could not be located at a property on/near Nicholson Drive.

6) I read the city received grant funding for the water supply line for Nicholson Drive. Did the city apply grant funding for the residents on Nicholson Drive?
Yes, the average monthly cost of $199/month incorporates the grant funding which covers approximately 29% of the construction costs.

7) How much is the resident supply line cost?
The supply line cost is approximately $6,500.

8) Is there grant funding available for the resident’s part for funding? If so, where can Nicholson Drive residents apply for grant assistance?
Grant funding is not available. The cost will be distributed over a 20-year period through your property taxes and will stay with the home if it is sold.

9) How do residents pay for the extension of the water supply line cost?
Contractor selection and associated costs would be managed individually by each resident.

10) What’s today’s average cost to tie in?
Estimated cost for tie in is : Tap In Fee $2,000, Service Line install $6,500 and caping/disconnecting of well $1,500.

11) Is there grant money available for the Nicholson Drive residents?
No grant funding is available for tying into the waterline.

12) Is the cost due upon completion?
The tap-in fee would be due at the time the permit is pulled by your contractor.

13) How does the city of Hudson residential water cost compare to the city of Sow, Cuyahoga Falls and Akron? 

The upcoming Open House will provide information about the proposed project and explain the assessment process in detail. Following the meeting, the City will mail petition, or ‘voting’ forms to each property owner along Nicholson Drive to gather feedback from residents regarding their support or opposition to the initiative.   The response forms will be due back in 30 days and the results will then be mailed to residents and posted on the Study website here.  For the waterline extension to proceed, at least 60% of residents within the project area must vote in favor of the project and assessment.  

Prior to the City commencing with any construction project, residents are notified and requested to provide public comments.   This would be the same approach for all of the Nicholson Drive property owners.

The alignment of the project would be to place a new waterline in the pavement, alleviating any tree root disturbance.  Water service lines from the new main to private properties would end at the right-of-way (approximately back of ditch) as to avoid front yard disturbance.  The service line locations would also be placed outside the drip line of trees and outside driveway limits.  Individual property owners can elect to connect to the new waterline at a future date if desired. 

While underground utility construction will cause disturbance, the plans would be designed as to reduce traffic delays to drivers and mitigate disturbance to the neighborhood as much as possible.

Based upon public input, and in an effort to improve the Hudson water system’s reliability and provide services to Nicholson Drive residents, the City continues to apply for funding for a new trunk water main along Nicholson Drive.

The goal of the grant requests is to ensure that funds are secured to eliminate any Nicholson Drive property owner costs for a new waterline. Should the grant not be awarded and funding not secured for the project, the City will hold a public input meeting with Nicholson Drive (and other Woods of Williamsburg neighborhood residents) to discuss a potential waterline assessment process, schedule and answer resident questions. After the public input session, the City would mail out letters allowing residents to vote ‘for’ or ‘against’ the assessment, before any waterline construction taking place.

The City of Hudson’s water system extends up to approximately the Ohio turnpike.  Your neighborhood falls within the Akron Water System.  To inquire about fire hydrants in your development, please contact the City of Akron at (330) 375-2554.