Indian Hill Road Resurfacing Projects in 2008

Between June 16, 2008 and August 8, 2008 the Village of Indian Hill will be resurfacing the following streets . You will probably wish to consider alternate routes when possible.

• Adams (Shawnee Run to Terminus)
• Camargo Pines (Camargo to Terminus)
• Drake (Arapaho to Camargo)
• Drake (Shawnee Run to S. Clippinger)
• Drake (Brill to Indian Hill)
• Finley (W. Corp. to Spooky Ridge)
• Hoffman Farm (Spooky Ridge to Terminus)
• Keller (Loveland-Madeira to Given)
• Loveland-Madeira (Various Locations)
• N. Clippinger (Shawnee Run to Tupelo)
• Tupelo (N. Clippinger to N. Terminus)
• Varner (Walton Creek to Drake)
• Spooky Ridge (Blome to Terminus)
• Tecumseh Trail (Miami to Terminus)
• Carriage Trail (Old Carriage to Terminus)
• Carolines Trail (Carriage trail to Terminus)
• Special: Spooky Hollow (East ill ~ Micomilling)

There will be a total of 35,400 L.F. (6.7 mi.) of road resurfaced and an estimated construction cost of $560,000. Furthermore, five (5) bridge decks will be resurfaced with the help of the Hamilton County Municipal Road Fund (MRF) at an estimated additional construction cost of $55,000. The bridges are as follows:

• Loveland-Madeira Road (2 bridges)
• Camargo Road at Loveland-Madeira Road
• Kugler Mill Road at Loveland-Madeira Road
• Keller Road at Loveland-Madeira Road

Source: The Indian Hill Bulletin - May 2, 2008 Edition

Village of Indian Hill’s Water Supply Treatment Process

Source: Indian Hill Village Bulletin dated May 2, 2008

Indian Hill’s water comes from the Little Miami aquifer located near Milford and Camp Dennison. Indian Hill has nine wells. Each well has a depth range of 35 to 75 feet and produces water at a rate of 300 to 700 gallons per minute.

Once the water is pumped from the well field to the treatment plant located on State Route 126 in Camp Dennison, it enters one of the 12 ion exchange water softeners. These softeners reduce the water hardness from 300-400 mg/L to 110-180 mg/L. During the softening process, the calcium and magnesium ions, which cause hardness in water, are replaced with sodium ions. The softeners used in Indian Hill’s water treatment process are similar to those found in homes; however, household water softeners use approximately 150 pounds of salt every few months, and Indian Hill uses 25 tons each week.

After the water is softened, three chemicals are added to the water supply. The first chemical, chlorine, is added for disinfection purposes. Next, fluoride is injected to help prevent tooth decay. Finally, zinc orthophosphate is added to help control corrosion of household piping and plumbing fixtures.

Indian Hill has an EPA certified laboratory to help monitor the treatment process and water quality. The water treatment staff consists of four operators. All of the operators are licensed by the Ohio EPA in water supply, and are certified to perform laboratory testing. The lab has the ability to test water for hardness, chlorides, fluoride, chlorine, pH and total alkalinity. These tests play an important role in monitoring the proper operation of an ion exchange plant, as well as, meeting Ohio EPA water quality regulations.

The 130th Community Memorial Day Observance

The 130th Village of Indian Hill Community Memorial Day Observance will be held at the Armstrong Chapel on Monday May 26, 2008 at 10:30 AM. Chip Nielsen will be presiding over the event and there will be musical selections performed by the Indian Hill High School Brass Ensemble.

Open Space and Parks Abound!

Indian Hill has over 10  fantastic parks for  residents to enjoy.  There are tennis courts, baseball and softball diamonds, soccer and lacrosse fields.  In 2002 the Village acquired a former gravel site, called Grand Valley.  Located in Camp Dennison, the 350 acre site has been the focus of a reclamation project to restore wildlife and natural beauty.  As a resident, you can get a pass to the park where you can walk the trails, go fishing or just watch the wild life.   You read about the parks in the Village of Indian Hill’s web site http://www.ci.indian-hill.oh.us/departments/public-works-parks.htm.  Enjoy 

New Natural Gas Plan for Indian Hill Residents

Residents of Indian Hill now have more options when it comes to the pricing of the natural gas they consume. Through a recently signed natural gas endorsement service plan with Integrys Energy, the Village has provided residents an opportunity to receive a stable rate for their gas costs. With the current volatility in natural gas pricing, this voluntary plan is designed to help keep Village residents’ energy costs more stable. The Village will be mailing information on this program to residents soon.

Source: Indian Hill Village Bulletin