The first plant consisted of 4-eight inch wells opened in 1893, a small boiler and a steam pump. In 1918, with a growing population and a greater demand for water, 3 additional ten inch wells were drilled. Again in 1923, 3 more ten inch wells were added bringing the total to 10 wells.
With the continued growth in both industry and population, a decision was made to construct a new water treatment plant capable of taking Orrville into the next century. The new $13 million facility was completed in late 1997. The new plant is capable of treating 3.7 million gallons per day. The current usage is approximately 1.9 million gallons per day.
