Water usage projections lead to requests for more access

Water usage projections lead to requests for more access

WORTHINGTON — The Worthington Public Utilities Water and Light Commission discussed the city’s future water needs within the next 45 years during its meeting Monday. WPU customers used just over 1.1 billion gallons of water in 2024, with a daily average of more than 3.03 mllion gallons, according to WPU General Manager Scott Hain. The city is projected to increase its water usage to nearly 3.14 million gallons per day as soon as 2030. By 2070, t…