Village of Crooksville, Ohio – "The Clay City" – Established 1874

About the Village of Crooksville

Established in 1874 by the U.S. Postal Service at the request of founders Jacob Reed and his partner Joseph Crooks, Crooksville has continued to thrive for the past 126 years. Located off State Rt. 93 in Perry County, the Village has worked diligently over the years to keep the environment friendly for families and business. Their efforts have been rewarded with the 2001 Governor’s Award for Partnership in the Arts, and Tree City Status since 1996.

Sometime earlier between 1820 and 1825, Jacob Reed, a young and prosperous man from the East struck out looking for a company in which to invest his money and double his fortune. On the way he met his bride, Lydia, and eventually the two of them found the heavily timbered land that is now Crooksville.

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Spirit of the American Doughboy”

E.M. Viquesney sculpted this life-size pressed-copper statue of a WWI doughboy advancing through “No Man’s Land”, carrying a grenade and a rifle. The statue honors those who served in World War I. Beneath is a brick pedestal with a plaque dedicated to the veterans of the Civil War (1861), the Spanish-American War (1898) and World War I (1917). The statue is located next to the Village Administration building at 98 South Buckeye Street.

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Spirit of the American Doughboy”

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If you feel your water bill is too high and you have not increased your day to day consumption, you may have a leak. Two of the most common leaks are associated with faucets and toilets.

If your toilet leaks, you may be wasting enough water to keep a small creek flowing. Don’t assume that your toilet doesn’t leak because you can’t hear it. A toilet has to leak 250 gallons a day before it can be heard. A quick check can be made by completing the following steps:

A slow drip from a faucet can waste 15 gallons of water per day. That may seem like a small number, but it can make a significant difference on your bill.
A 1/32″ leak dripping from a faucet wastes 25 gallons in a 24 hour period.
A 1/16″ stream from a faucet wastes 100 gallons in a 24 hour period.
A 1/8″ stream from a faucet wastes 400 gallons in a 24 hour period.
Not only do you want to check your inside faucets, but the outside faucets also. Outside faucet leaks often go undetected because the water they waste soaks into the ground.

Water and Sewer Rate Schedule

Below you will find the schedule for water and sewer rates. These rates were effective with the January 2016 regular meter reading.

Monthly Water and Sewer Rates

Classification	Usage	Water	Sewer
In Town Rates	Minimum Bill (First 1000 Gallons of Water Usage)	$40.31	$25.75
	Usage Over 1,000 Gallons	$8.49 per 1000 gallons	$6.44 per 1000 gallons

Storm Water Rates	Residential ( Residential properties are assigned 1 ERU)	$2.54 per ERU
	Non-Residential ( Non-Residential properties are assigned number of ERU’s based on the impervious area of the property	$1.21 per ERU

Out of Town Water Rates	Minimum Bill (First 1000 Gallons)	$55.17
	Usage Over 1,000 Gallons	$8.49 per 1000 gallons

Sewer (Based on water usage)	Minimum usage for 0 – 1000 Gallons		$26.52
	Usage over the first 1000 Gallons		$6.63 per 1000 Gallons

Sewer Rates
(Ceramic Road South/SR 669 Area)
Residentially Metered	Minimum Bill (Up to 2000 Gallons)		$52.00
	All Usage Over 2,000 Gallons		$5.00 per 1000 gallons

Sewer Rates
(Ceramic Road South/SR 669 Area)
Non-Metered			$67.00

Industrial Water and Sewer Rates	Minimum Bill (First 1000 Gallons of Water Usage)	$159.15	$159.15
	Usage 1001 to 100,000 Gallons	$4.78 per 1000 gallons	$6.63 per 1000 gallons
	Usage above 100,000 Gallons	$4.64 per 1000 gallons	$3.55 per 1000 gallons

Storm Water Rates	Non-Residential	$1.21 per ERU

Minimum Utility Bills, Including water, sewer and Storm Water
In Town Minimum Bill	Residential	$69.37
	Non-Residential	$66.83 plus Storm Water (based on number of ERU’s)
	Industrial	$318.28 plus Storm Water (based on number of ERU’s)

Out of Town Minimum Bill	With Sewer		$81.69
	Without Sewer	$55.17

Out of Town Sewer South Area			$107.17

New Water Taps	In Town Water Tap Fee	$2000.00
	Out of Town Water Tap Fee	$2500.00

Minimum Utility Bills including water, sewer and storm water

Stormwater Utility

The Village has developed a Stormwater Utility (SWU) program to create a dedicated fund for the repair, replacement, maintenance, equipment, and administration required to operate a stormwater management system. The SWU charges are not established as a tax on the residents of the Village of Crooksville; these charges are established as a utility usage fee, similar to a water or sewer fee.

The following document explains how the rates were determined for residential and non-residential properties within the Village:

Below you will find the schedule for stormwater utility rates. These rates were effective on January 1, 2019.

Monthly Stormwater Utility Rates

Classification	Units	Rate
Residential	1 ERU (Equivalent Runoff Unit)	$2.54
Non-Residential	1 ERU (Equivalent Runoff Unit)	$1.21

View Your Bill Online

To view and pay your bill online, please click on the following link: https://crooksville.smartpayworks.com/.
To view the back of the bill, which contains useful information about bill payments and payment options, please click on this link: Back of the Bill.

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Village of Crooksville, Ohio – "The Clay City" – Established 1874

About the Village of Crooksville

Businesses

Churches

Civic Organizations

Clay Center of Ohio

Village Clock

Industries

Local Schools

Crooksville-Roseville Pottery Festival

Mayor

Village Council

Village Administration

Village Administration

Income Tax Department

Utility Billing Department

Service Departments

Police Department

Fire and and EMS

Recreation Center

Parks

Swimming Pool

Spirit of the American Doughboy”

Employment Opportunity

Public Notices

Spirit of the American Doughboy”

Employment Opportunity

Public Notices

Village News

RITA Welcome Letter

Water and Sewer Rate Schedule

Below you will find the schedule for water and sewer rates. These rates were effective with the January 2016 regular meter reading.

Monthly Water and Sewer Rates

Minimum Utility Bills including water, sewer and storm water

Stormwater Utility

Monthly Stormwater Utility Rates

View Your Bill Online

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