Water & Sewer Department
Ready to tackle any water and sewer related emergencies 24 hours a day
After hours answering service: 574-238-0723.
This number is for
EMERGENCIES only.
Department Staff
Marv Shepherd
Superintendent of Water Treatment and Sewer Collection
Oversees the Water Treatment, Water Distribution, and Sewer Collection system operation. Marv Shepherd has been with the Water Department since May of 1995 and holds certifications in Water Treatment 3 (WT3), Distribution System Large (DSL), from the state of IN
Nick Hornish
Water Distribution/Sewer Maintenance
Nick Assists the Maintenance Supervisor in ensuring all daily tasks are accomplished throughout the day. Nick has a great background in rebuilding our hydrants throughout the city and our new leak detection system that the city uses to control water loss.
Water Operators
There are 3 water treatment operators that run tests everyday day of the week 365 days of the year as well as monitor the plant 24 hours a day with remote monitoring equipment. They are responsible for collection of water samples in the distribution system as well as both of our water treatment facilities that are tested in our lab. And outside certified labs. They run and maintain the S.C.A.D.A. (supervisory control and data acquisition) system. They go out in the public and respond to concerns about water quality. They collect 35 bact-t samples every month and send those to a certified lab.
Locations
The Goshen Water Department has two groundwater treatment plants: the North Plant (located at 308 North 5th Street) and the Kercher Plant (located at 1513 Eisenhower.)
Facts
- Hardness: 20 Grains per gallon
- Iron: .003 Parts Per Million
- Fluoride: .80 Parts Per Million
- Manganese: .003 Parts Per Million
2026 Consumer Confidence Report
The Goshen Water Utility provides an annual report to ensure you are well-informed about your water. It outlines the quality of our drinking water, what it contains, and how its quality compares to the Environmental Protection Agency (USEPA) and State of Indiana standards for the period of January 1 to December 31, 2025.
PUBLIC NOTICE: Information about your drinking water. You posted Sept. 18, 2020.
City Of Goshen Water/Sewer Billing Ordinances (this will redirect you to the billing office. This info is at the bottom right of the page)
