The Miami Valley's water resources are one of the area’s greatest assets. Our water supply — both groundwater and surface water — provide abundant resources for industry, businesses and future economic growth and development. Clean, safe drinking water is essential to human, wildlife, plant and aquatic communities.

In this section of our website you can find extensive information on the water resources of the Great Miami River Watershed and MCD’s surface and groundwater resource program.

The Water Basics section includes information on the Great Miami River Watershed, The Buried Valley Aquifer, how to protect our valuable water resources, and educator resources.

The Groundwater Programs section is all about MCD’s Aquifer Preservation Subdistrict, which was established in 1997 to develop and maintain an ongoing, watershed-wide technical program to help protect and manage the area’s aquifer and groundwater resources.

The Surface Water Program section includes the details on MCD’s programs that help protect and preserve the rivers and streams of the Great Miami River Watershed.

The Water Data section links you to real time water flow data, groundwater level and quality data, and precipitation data from throughout the Great Miami River Watershed.

The Citizen Involvement section shows you several ways to get involved in water resources in your community.