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Marysville Today
By the People, for the People
North Lewisburg Sues Woodstock Over Wastewater Fees
Dispute over wastewater treatment service rates leads to legal action between neighboring villages.
Published on Feb. 14, 2026
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North Lewisburg has provided wastewater treatment services to the village of Woodstock since 1997, but the two municipalities are now locked in a legal battle over the fees charged for those services. North Lewisburg has filed a lawsuit in Champaign County Common Pleas Court, claiming that Woodstock has not been paying a fair rate for the sewer services.
Why it matters
The outcome of this lawsuit could determine the future of the longstanding wastewater treatment arrangement between the two villages. If North Lewisburg prevails, Woodstock may have to pay higher fees or seek alternative wastewater solutions, potentially impacting local budgets and services. The dispute also highlights the challenges small municipalities can face in managing shared infrastructure and services.
The details
According to the lawsuit, North Lewisburg has provided wastewater treatment services to Woodstock since 1997 under an agreement between the two villages. However, North Lewisburg now claims that Woodstock has not been paying a fair rate for these services, leading the village to file the lawsuit in an effort to recover the unpaid fees.
- North Lewisburg has provided wastewater treatment services to Woodstock since 1997.
- North Lewisburg filed the lawsuit in Champaign County Common Pleas Court in February 2026.
The players
North Lewisburg
A village in Ohio that has provided wastewater treatment services to the neighboring village of Woodstock since 1997.
Woodstock
A village in Ohio that has received wastewater treatment services from North Lewisburg since 1997, but is now involved in a legal dispute over the fees charged for those services.
What’s next
The judge in the case will determine whether North Lewisburg's claims are valid and if Woodstock must pay higher fees for the wastewater treatment services.
The takeaway
This dispute highlights the challenges small municipalities can face in managing shared infrastructure and services, and the importance of establishing fair and transparent fee structures for such arrangements.
