Mount Vernon has multiple water providers: Mount Vernon Water Department and Knox County Water. This page provides information about Knox County Water.

The Knox County Water and Wastewater Public Water System supplies water to about 7,710 residents living in the Mount Vernon area in Ohio. The Public Water System collects water from five groundwater wells. The water is chemically treated with chlorine for disinfection, fluoride for tooth protection, and polyphosphate for iron and manganese removal.

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Mount Vernon Drinking Water Quality

Consumer Confidence Water Quality Reports

Under the authority of the Safe Drinking Water Act, the EPA requires Knox County Water to assess local water quality each year and distribute a Consumer Confidence Water Quality Report. At WaterZen, we review these reports and make the information available, in a concise, straightforward, and easy-to-understand way. You can find CCR report on the Knox County Water website.

Contact Knox County Water Customer Service

Have a Question, Issue or Comment?

Main Customer Service

Physical Address:
17602 Coshocton Rd
Mount Vernon, Ohio 43050

phone
Jeffpickrell@Co.Knox.Oh.Us

Emergency (24 hours - broken water main or pipeline, etc.)
740-397-7041

Pay Your Knox County Water Bill

Already have an account?

If you already have an account, you just need to login to the Knox County Water site. Knox County Water accepts credit cards, debit, and direct deposit. Click here to login.

How to Start Mount Vernon Water Service

Starting Your Service

When you move to a new home in Mount Vernon, you'll most likely already have running water, but you'll still need to set up water service with the Knox County Water. Luckily, Mount Vernon has made it pretty simple with the following online form. Starting service generally takes just two business days.

Click here to fill out a Start Service Form.

Stopping Your Service

When you move out of a home in Mount Vernon, you'll need to stop your water service with the Knox County Water, so you don't keep getting billed. Simply fill out the following online form. Stopping service normally takes just two business days.

Click here to fill out a Stop Service Form.