Blackgrove Light & Water
Blackgrove Light & Water is the Township's municipal utility. It provides electric and water service throughout the County, maintains the Township's lines, substations and interconnections, publishes the Blackgrove Almanac, and includes the Office of Weights, Measures and Time. Light & Water is governed by the Light & Water Commission, which meets on the fourth Tuesday of each month.
| Superintendent | Frank Odell |
|---|---|
| Commission | Arthur Prescott (Chair), Mary Ferrante, Daniel Hale |
| Office | Light & Water office and yard |
| Office hours | Monday through Friday, 8:00 a.m. to 4:30 p.m. |
| Outages and emergencies | At any hour, ask the operator for Light & Water. |
Planned Work and Utility Notices
| Posted | Notice | Department |
|---|---|---|
| Sept. 30, 2026 | Field Maintenance, North Boundary, Tuesday, October 6, 2 to 5 a.m. | Blackgrove Light & Water |
| Sept. 13, 2026 | Hydrant Flushing, September 21 to September 25 | Blackgrove Light & Water |
| Aug. 28, 2026 | The Almanac: Autumn 2026 Edition Posted | Blackgrove Light & Water |
| Aug. 26, 2026 | Field Maintenance, North Boundary, Tuesday, September 1, 2 to 5 a.m. | Blackgrove Light & Water |
| July 29, 2026 | Field Maintenance, North Boundary, Tuesday, August 4, 2 to 5 a.m. | Blackgrove Light & Water |
| July 23, 2026 | Certificate of the Sealer Issued: Third Quarter 2026 | Office of Weights, Measures and Time |
Paying Your Bill
Bills are mailed on the first business day of each month and are due on the twentieth. Payment may be made by check or cash at the Light & Water office or at the Treasurer's window in the Township Offices, or by check through the post. Light & Water does not accept payment online. A drop box is located beside the office door for payments after hours.
Rates
Rates effective January 1, 2025. The Commission voted on October 28, 2025 to keep rates unchanged for 2026.
| Service | Charge |
|---|---|
| Residential electric, customer charge | $6.50 per month |
| Residential electric, energy | 11.8 cents per kilowatt-hour |
| Farm and commercial electric, energy | 10.9 cents per kilowatt-hour |
| Water, customer charge | $4.00 per month |
| Water, usage | $3.10 per 100 cubic feet |
Divisions
- Electric. Lines, substations and service connections.
- Water. Wells, mains, hydrants and meters.
- Interconnections. Light & Water operates and maintains the Township's interconnection points.
- The Almanac. Published each season. See The Almanac.
- Office of Weights, Measures and Time. The Sealer. See Weights, Measures & Time.
Before You Dig
Anyone planning to dig deeper than one foot must notify the Light & Water office at least three business days in advance so that lines and mains can be marked.
Employment
Light & Water hires apprentice linemen from time to time. Applications are taken in person at the office.