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Water Management Association of Ohio

                                The only organization dedicated to all of Ohio's water resources.

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The Ohio Groundwater Association (OGWA) is a Division of the Water Management Association of Ohio (WMAO).


We are a non-profit dedicated to the promotion of public and private actions that lead to effective protection and management of groundwater.

Meetings


OGWA Meetings are from 8:30am to 11:30am on the third Thursday of the month, bi-monthly. The meetings are held with both in-person and on-line options. The in-person location is on the second floor of Building B of the Ohio Department of Natural Resources Columbus office (2045 Morse Road, Columbus). OGWA meetings usually have a presentation relevant to ground water resources in Ohio and ground water related public updates from attending representatives of government departments and agencies as well as private entities. For more information on the meetings please contact Lindsay Taliaferro L.Taliaferro@epa.ohio.gov

2024 Meeting Dates


June 20

Publications



Recommendations for Geothermal Heating and Cooling Systems

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Geothermal heating and cooling uses the relatively constant temperature of the earth to heat and cool homes and businesses with 40 to 70 percent less energy than conventional systems. In winter, the relative warmth from the ground or ground water is transferred to the building, and in summer the process is reversed and the heat of the building is transferred to the earth or ground water. This document is intended for use by state and local government agencies and for the geothermal heating and cooling industry to use in overseeing the installation, operation, and decommissioning of these systems. The recommendations are intended to help ensure that geothermal heating and cooling systems are installed in a manner that will prevent ground water contamination, will protect drinking water sources and public health, and help protect the owner’s investments.