Congratulations to Doris Kitchen, Rob Bynum, and George Baker for winning the 2025 WPOA Board of Trustees Election!

Click Here to view the election results.

The administration office would like to remind anyone leaving for the winter months that your forwarding address is needed in order for you to receive all mailings from the WPOA/WRWSD office. Please fill out the Snow Bird Form and return it to the office before your departure.

Good Afternoon Lake Waynoka Community Members,

The Waynoka Property Owners Association (WPOA) and the Waynoka Regional Water & Sewer District (WRWSD) have issued a joint statement regarding the ongoing Water and Sewer Capacity Study and the issuance of Grinder Pumps, Water and Sewer Taps, and Building Permits.

We understand that this information may come as a surprise to some members of our community. Please know that this decision was made thoughtfully and with great care, in the best interest of protecting our shared infrastructure and ensuring sustainable growth within Lake Waynoka.

Your patience, understanding, and cooperation during this period are deeply appreciated as we work together to maintain the quality and reliability of our community’s essential services.

Click Here for full details on the current status and next steps.
Click Here to watch the GM Update Facebook video.

Thank you for your continued support and commitment to keeping Lake Waynoka a safe, vibrant, and well-managed community.

This memo is to inform the community about an ongoing issue with manganese levels in the drinking water supplied by the Lake Waynoka Water Plant and to detail the steps we are taking to address the situation.

Background of the Issue
The Lake Waynoka Water Plant, originally constructed in the early 1970s, has been facing increasing challenges in removing manganese from our raw water source, the reservoir. Over the years, the concentration of naturally occurring manganese in the reservoir has risen, reaching a high point this year. This problem is most prevalent during the summer months due to a combination of factors, including storm water runoff from the surrounding area and a natural process in the reservoir known as "turnover," where temperature changes cause water layers to mix. The primary source of the manganese is the natural decay of leaves from deciduous trees in the drainage area that feeds our backup reservoir.

While our current treatment process removes a significant amount of manganese, the age of our facility, which has not had a major modernization since its construction, limits its effectiveness when raw water manganese levels are exceptionally high. As a result, the manganese levels in the finished water have, at times, exceeded the Environmental Protection Agency's (EPA) secondary standard.

Understanding Manganese Levels: Health vs. Aesthetic Issues
It is crucial to understand the distinction between the EP A's primary and secondary drinking water standards.

• Primary Standards are based on health considerations and are legally enforceable. The water from the Lake Waynoka plant remains well within all primary health-based standards.
• Secondary Standards are non-enforceable guidelines related to aesthetic considerations, such as taste, color, and odor. Manganese falls under this category.

An example of an aesthetic issue is discolored water (brownish tint) which can cause stains on laundry, plumbing fixtures, and dishware. An example of a potential health issue, which we are not experiencing, would be contamination with a substance known to cause illness at certain concentrations. The EPA has established a health advisory level for manganese, and our water has consistently been below this level.

We want to reassure the community that the water is generally safe for bathing, and showering. However, due to the aesthetic issues, some residents may find the water unappealing.

Our Immediate Actions
To immediately address this issue and provide the best quality water possible, we have switched our supply to our alternate source: Brown County Rural Water. This water source is free of the manganese issues we are currently experiencing. We anticipate that we will continue to source water from Brown County Rural Water through at least the upcoming holiday weekend.

Please be aware that this switch in water sources may cause a temporary disruption in the system. The reversal of water flow direction in some areas may stir up residual sediment that has settled in the water mains over time. You may notice temporary discoloration or sediment in your water. To minimize this, we will be conducting a systematic flushing of fire hydrants in localized areas throughout the community.

Looking Forward
We are working closely with the Ohio EPA and consulting with water treatment engineers to evaluate long-term solutions for our water plant. This will likely involve a significant modernization project to upgrade our treatment processes to effectively handle the changing conditions of our raw water source.

We deeply appreciate your patience and understanding as we work through these challenges. We are committed to providing safe and high-quality drinking water to the Lake Waynoka community.

Sincerely,
Greg Wilson
Water and Sewer Superintendent
wilson@lakewaynoka.com

Click Here to view the Facebook video post titled "General Manager Update Water Plant Superintendent Greg Wilson provides an update on current water concerns".

The Long Range Planning Committee has released their 2025 annual report. This report:

• Defines community capital assessments, discusses strategic objectives and forecasts suggested activities and plans for the upcoming 5-year period.
• Provides the WPOA Board with budgetary information that is helpful to select, prioritize and plan for improvements in existing amenities as well as potential new amenities.
• Is used by the Board to guide the overall management and direction of the community for the benefit of WPOA members and guests.
• Presents Five-Year Strategy Plans for three capital assessment accounts (Roads, Lake and Improvements).
• Includes the WPOA Vision and Values, and Community Goals and Objectives.
• Includes a history of capital assessment accounts fees starting with the 30-year Reserve Study conducted in 2017 by Reserve Advisors, a contracted management advisory group.

2025 LRPC Annual Report

*All reports are also located on our Documents Page under the 'Reports' section

WPOA Board Process for Handling Community Improvement Suggestions

Community Improvement Suggestion Form

If you are unable to submit this form digitally, please print and fill it out, and submit it to the administration office or email to the Board President: eads@lakewaynoka.com. Hard copies are available for pickup at the administration office.

Email to:
eads@lakewaynoka.com

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Master Meter has published a new version of their 'Water Advisor' app. Please note that even if you were using 'My Water Advisor 1.0', regardless of access method(smartphone app or web browser), you will still have to register to use 'My Water Advisor 2.0'. Use the guide below to register and login to view your water usage.

Important Registration Note: Make sure to 'Sign up with account number', and put only your last name in the 'Full Name' text box.

My Water Advisor 2.0 User Guide