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  1. Village of Forest 2025 Drinking Water Consumer Confidence Report

    The Village of Forest Water Works has completed its 2025 drinking water quality testing. All results show that our water meets or exceeds federal safety standards. Lead and copper levels were well below action limits, fluoride was measured at 1.78 ppm, and disinfection byproducts remained within safe ranges. The source aquifer has been evaluated by…

    June 30, 2026

    • Public Announcement
    • Utilities
  2. Beat the Heat: Rumpke Adjusts Collection Times This Week

    With extreme heat on the way, Rumpke crews may start routes earlier to keep workers safe. Residents are asked to set out trash and recycling the night before their scheduled pickup to avoid missing collection.

    June 29, 2026

    • Public Announcement
  3. Forest Village Council – June 11, 2026

    At the June 11 council meeting, Forest Village approved road closures for the Tree Town Festival, accepted a no-cost Neptune water meter pilot program, and addressed ongoing infrastructure repairs. The Splash Pad is set to open no earlier than July 13, and the police department received a 50% state grant for new body armor.

    June 26, 2026

    • Council Minutes
  4. Water Main Repair

    We have fixed the water break on Daisy Street between South Gormley and South Patterson Street. We are issuing a boil advisory for the following areas:   Hueston Street between Mad River Street and Mary Street, South Davis Street South Patterson Street South Gormley Street South Warner Street South Mary Street all south of Hueston Street.…

    June 15, 2026

    • Public Announcement
  5. Forest Village Council – May 28, 2026

    Council passed two ordinances on third reading, approved a change in employee pay periods, and discussed sewer rate increases, utility billing updates, and ongoing park improvements.

    June 12, 2026

    • Council Minutes
  6. Now accepting applications for EMS Chief

    The EMS Chief provides leadership, administrative oversight, and clinical direction for the emergency medical services division. This role ensures safe, compliant and high-quality prehospital care while supporting personnel, managing operations, and coordinating with partner agencies.

    June 11, 2026

    • Employment
    • General