Wayne County Economic Development Council
Why Choose Wayne County? Call Us Toll Free at 888-WAYNEOH
 

Strong Incentives
Tax credits, abatements, grants, low-cost financing Foreign Trade Zone and more.

Business-Friendly Climate
Effective community and government partnerships locally and throughout Northeast Ohio.

Access to Markets
Central location with great ground, rail, water and air accessibility.

High Quality of Life
Small town hospitality and country living with big city opportunities.

Leading Ag-Bioscience Infrastructure
Premier research facilities and infrastructure.

Low Cost of Doing Business
Energy, labor and occupancy costs among the nation’s most affordable.

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Affordable, Reliable Utilities
Electric
Since 2001, Ohioans have had the right to choose when it comes to their electric supplier. Ohio Power, Ohio Edison, Holmes-Wayne REA, Lorain-Medina REA, Marshallville Village Electric, and City of Orrville Electric provide power for homes and businesses in Wayne County. 
At an estimated annualized rate, average cost per kilowatt-hour for a small commercial or industrial customer with a secondary standard service would be in the 10 cent range. A medium sized customer (who owns their own transformer for example) would average in the 7-8 cent range, and a large customer (owning their own substation) would average in the 6 cent range. For a more accurate rate estimate, contact the Wayne County electric suppliers below.

American Electric Power (Ohio Power)                                     
800-672-2231

FirstEnergy (Ohio Edison)
800-589-3101 (CEI Division)
800-633-4766 (OE Division)
800-447-3333 (TE Division)
                                                                                               
Holmes-Wayne REA  
866-674-1055                                                                                                  
Lorain-Medina REA
800-222-5673                                                                                                         
Marshallville Village Electric               
330-855-5985
City of Orrville Electric   
330-684-5100                                                        
 
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Natural Gas
Natural gas customers in Ohio can also choose which company provides this service. In Wayne County, natural gas is supplied by Columbia Gas of Ohio, Dominion East Ohio, and Northeast Ohio Natural Gas Corporation and regulated by the Public Utilities Commission. Cost is based upon consumption in thousand cubic feet increments (MCF) per year plus a customer charge. For a projected rate estimate, contact the Wayne County natural gas suppliers below.

Columbia Gas of Ohio                                 800-344-4077
Economic Development webpage
Dominion East Ohio                                     866-478-5778 
Economic Development webpage
Northeast Ohio Natural Gas Corporation     800-848-5589
Economic Development webpage

Links:
(Compare current natural gas and electric supplier price options and contract terms)
 
Telecommunications
In Wayne County, telephone services are provided by AT&T, Doylestown Communications, EMBARQ, and Verizon.
AT&T
800-660-1000
Doylestown Communications
330-658-2121                                                                                                        
EMBARQ
866-304-6820
Verizon
800-483-3000
Cable and Internet providers include Clear Picture Cable, Time Warner Cable, and Armstrong Cable.
Time Warner Cable                                                                                                
1-877-772-2253
Armstrong Cable
1-877-277-5711
Internet only providers include Embarq, Lightspeed Wireless, and Oh.Net Internet.
EMBARQ      
877-513-5074
Oh.Net Internet
330-264-4400


Water & Sewer
All water and sewer systems in Wayne County are municipally operated and water is pumped from local ground water aquifers.
Village of Apple Creek          330-698-1322
Village of Doylestown           330-658-2181
Village of Marshallville         330-855-5985
City of Orrville                       330-684-5130
City of Rittman                       330-925-2059
Village of Shreve                   330-567-2601             
Village of Smithville              330-669-2633
Village of West Salem           419-853-4809
City of Wooster                      330-263-5286


Links:
Ohio EPA Division of Surface Water website
Wayne Soil and Water Conservation District website
In Wayne County, onsite sewage treatment systems of 1,000 gallons per day or less serving a business or commercial operation need to be permitted by the local health board. 
For systems greater than 1,000 gallons per day, a wastewater permit-to-install (PTI) from the Ohio EPA must be applied for and received before the construction of a new system or modification of an existing system may begin.
Property size, soil type, depth of bedrock, access to receiving streams and access to existing sanitary sewers are all factors which should be considered when siting an on-site sewage treatment/disposal system.


Waste Disposal
800-509-5399
Hf Hauling Inc.
330-682-7102
888-435-4135
1-800-201-0005
 800-343-6047
916-608-8200
 
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