Human activities, such as agricultural production, domestic waste disposal, and lawn and turf care, may have some influence on ground-water quality in Scioto County. Another aspect of water quality in the county is sediment loading in streams and rivers. Soil erosion, which produces sediment, is a continuously occurring, natural process that erodes or detaches and transports soil particles. Scioto County citizens have a major challenge to reduce soil erosion, and to protect water resources from pollutants that could affect the quality of the water supply. Summary Water availability and quality are important public concerns.
Water problems can be both costly and inconvenient.
While the availability of water is good for Scioto County, water is a precious resource that must be conserved and protected. We must all work together to maintain an adequate supply of good quality water. This fact sheet provided information on water facts for Scioto County. For more information on water resources and drinking-water quality in the county, contact Ohio State University Extension, Scioto County office. In addition, several other agencies may be able to provide information on other water resources topics in the county.