SOUTH BASS ISLAND
DRINKING WATER INFORMATION

last updated June 19, 2008

This Web site is designed to provide information to residents and visitors about the drinking water on South Bass Island.  Information on the 2004 gastrointestinal illness outbreak and background on South Bass Island is available for review.

There are no travel restrictions to South Bass Island.  South Bass Island is one of Ohio's top tourist destinations featuring stunning views of all Lake Erie islands, outdoor activities, restaurants and family entertainment.

Listed below are South Bass Island businesses currently regulated by Ohio EPA and their progress to date on complying with safe drinking water standards.  Some of these businesses have connected to the Village of Put-in-Bay and are receiving water from its' plant.  The remaining businesses continue to provide hauled water.  Some of these systems will connect to the village's plant in the future.
 

Businesses that have connected to the Village of Put-in-Bay water supply as of June 2007.

Businesses that provide hauled water.

Bird's Nest Resort                                 Fox's Den

The Island Club                                     Heineman Winery

ODNR Bass Island State Park                Irving's Deli

Put-in-Bay Airport                                  Perry's Cave

The Goat                                              Joe's Bar            (previously, the Horny Toad)

Ohio State University Stone Lab

Miller Boat Lime Kiln Dock

South Shore Beach Resort

Skyway

The status of businesses formerly regulated as public water systems by Ohio EPA is as follows:

• Clintster's is presently closed, and probably not opening this season.  No plans for addressing the contamination have been pursued.

• ODNR Oak Point Picnic Area has disconnected plumbing from the well and is no longer providing water.

• Saunder's Resort and Victory Park Resort are no longer public water systems under the regulatory authority of Ohio EPA, as they do not serve enough people, but continue to be open to the public.  Contact the Ottawa County Health Department (OCHD) at 1-800-788-8803 for more information.