City of Martins Ferry

Boil Order

Posted on: July 20, 2024

A 48 hour boil order is in effect for the South Ridge Drive and Overlook areas of Martins Ferry. This is due to a water break in the area, which has now been repaired.

Austin Master Petition

Posted on: July 16, 2024

Liquid and solid waste from the gas and oilfields is currently being stored in a building near the municipal drinking water source for thousands of people in Martins Ferry, OH. The facility, Austin Master Services, processed the radioactivity from fracking waste throughout the region. The facility was ordered to cease accepting waste in March after there had been 10,000 tons of waste stored, while the permit only allows for 600 tons at a time. There is an ongoing lawsuit from the Ohio Attorney General. The AG’s office stated in March that there were “egregious violations of Ohio law” and that “the risk of overflow poses a significant threat to the surrounding area and to public health.” To make matters more concerning, there was flooding of the Ohio River in early April that brought flood water up to the front doors of the facility. The site is in a floodplain. This site should be cleaned up immediately as it is a Source Water Protection Area.

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Special Council Meeting

Posted on: July 3, 2024

There will be a Special Meeting of Martins Ferry City Council at 10 am on Friday July 5th in Council Chambers. This meeting is for legislation only and is for the consideration of additional amendments to the City’s Water Protection Ordinance.

City Council Meetings

Posted on: July 2, 2024

The Regular City Council meeting scheduled for July 3rd has been cancelled. The next Regular meeting will be Wednesday July 17th at 6pm in Council chambers.

The August 7th Regular meeting has been cancelled. The Regular meeting scheduled for August 14th will be held as scheduled at 6pm in Council chambers.

Water Break 5/27/2024

Posted on: May 27, 2024

A water break occurred in a main 12 inch line approximately 2pm this afternoon near the reservoir. The water department has been working constantly since that time to get the break repaired. Once the break is repaired and water supply is restored, City residents will be under a boil order, which will be in place until further notice. The Public should check this site and/or local news media for further instructions regarding lifting of the boil order.

City Council June Meetings

Posted on: May 18, 2024

Martins Ferry City Council meetings scheduled for June 5th and June 19th will be held at the Veteran’s Memorial Rec Center, first floor dining room. We will likely be unable to stream from this location, but this site is handicap accessible and the Public is welcome to attend. We apologize for the inconvenience.

Kristine Davis, Council President

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