AMERICAN/Ferguson Partnership Is Key Part of First Water System for Russia, Ohio Owner: The Village of Russia, Ohio Project Summary: Changes in Environmental Protection Agency (EPA) regulations prompted the Village of Russia, Ohio, to put the question of whether to build a new water system in front of the voters. Eighty percent voted in favor of increasing taxes for the new system, which was completed in 2009. Previously, wells were the water source for the village. The water tower holds 300,000 gallons, and the system consists of 33,000 feet of pipeline. It serves 250 residential customers and 10 commercial and industrial accounts. The new system cost $5.9 million. Russia put in $1 million in cash and utilized a $1 million grant. The balance of the cost is being paid through a low- rate,

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