Nick Bailey, Mid-Ohio's new executive director, told the Madison County Board of Commissioners that easement issues with ODOT and a property owner were resolved and that Mid-Ohio expects roughly $600 million in projects through 2036; he said bidding on a stalled EV-related pump station could begin before year-end once deeds finalize.

Mid-Ohio said Deer Creek water reclamation progress includes three approved GMPs and a forthcoming fourth (the largest); the facility is a roughly $150 million project targeted to start operations in third quarter 2028, pending remaining easements and procurement milestones.

Mid-Ohio executive director Nick Bailey told the Madison County Board of Commissioners the utility board approved an 8% rate increase effective Jan. 1, 2027; Bailey said the increase would add roughly $5–$6 per month for an average household using ~4,000 gallons.

Angela O'Brien of the Ohio Consumers' Counsel told the Madison County Board the FirstEnergy distribution filing seeks a three‑year, incremental increase (about $4.26/month in year one, $8.52 in year two, $12.78 in year three for distribution) and urged residents to testify or file comments with the PUCO; OCC described its role and consumer protections it seeks in discovery and settlement.

Officials discuss implementing a water meter fee to differentiate between residential and nonresidential users.