News Release

MILFORD — The Hoosier Enduring Legacy Program Kosciusko and the Town of Milford invite the community to a ribbon cutting event for a new water metering system for residents and businesses.

The ribbon cutting will take place on Thursday, July 10 at 4 p.m. at Milford Town Hall, 121 S. Main St., Milford, and all community members are invited to celebrate and learn more about the project.

The Town of Milford owns and operates its water department, providing service to all residents and businesses. The previous water metering system had reached the end of its serviceable life, with increasing component failures and repair delays. 

“This may not be the most exciting or eye-catching project, but having the right infrastructure in place to support the growing needs of our residents and businesses is incredibly important,” said Milford Town Council President Doug Ruch.

The need for this project was identified by a volunteer committee of local community members participating in the HELP program. And the project was supported and funded in part by the Indiana Office of Community and Rural Affairs, or OCRA.

“Replacing all residential and commercial meters will help the Town to bill responsibly for actual water usage, improve the quality of data required for water loss audits, support the identification and repair of system leaks, and significantly reduce water loss,” said Ruch.

Meter replacement began December 17, 2024 and concluded in the past week. 

“We’re pleased to see this project move forward,” said Kosciusko County Community Coordinator Amy Roe, “It was a team effort, and it’s a vital infrastructure improvement supporting the Town’s growth and long-term sustainability.”