Water Distribution

North Main Street Water Tower Vertical

Water Distribution in Monroe

The City of Monroe Water Utility consists of three water towers, over 4,600 meters, 930 fire hydrants, and almost 98 miles of water main. The Water Department is responsible for the operation and maintenance of water distribution infrastructure in Monroe and for the inspection and testing of new water main installed during construction.

 The City of Monroe purchases drinking water in bulk from Butler County Water & Sewer, who receives water from the City of Hamilton and the Greater Cincinnati Water Works. Both BCWS and Monroe closely monitor water quality, assuring that it meets all state and federal standards. Click here for more information about Water Quality in Monroe. 

Regular Maintenance Activities:

  • EWater Maintenance Truckquipment repair
  • Inspections
  • Locating water lines
  • Meter installations
  • Meter readings
  • Regulatory reporting
  • Sampling & Testing
  • Water shut offs


Main BreakReport a Main Break 24 hours a day by contacting the Monroe Police Department nonemergency line at (513) 539-9234. During business hours, water main breaks can also be reported to the Public Works Department at (513) 727-8953. 

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Residents of Monroe Crossings Subdivision and homes and businesses west of Hamilton Middletown Road and off Clark Road and Salzman Road are provided water by Butler County Water & Sewer. For outages or issues in those locations, please reach out to BCWS.