Bedford City PWS

The City of Bedford is proud to present our 2017 Municipal Water Quality Report to you, our valued customers. This report includes essential health information, detailed water quality test results, ways to participate in decisions regarding your water supply, and important contact information.

Bedford purchases its water from the City of Cleveland. Cleveland Water sources its supply from four intakes positioned far offshore in Lake Erie's Central Basin. These intakes are strategically placed 12-15 miles apart and 3-5 miles from shore, where the water quality is optimal and minimally affected by tributary runoff and coastal activities. Lake Erie is classified as a surface water source.

For information about potential pollution sources, contact Risk Management at 216-664-2444 x75838 to request the Drinking Water Source Assessment Report. All surface waters are inherently vulnerable to contamination from chemicals and pathogens that could rapidly reach the intakes with little warning time. However, Cleveland's Critical Assessment Areas (CAZ) are categorized as low susceptibility due to the distance and depth of the intakes from potential contaminant sources.

The City of Bedford purchases all water from Cleveland at wholesale rates and distributes it to customers within its service area. Bedford monitors water through 16 master meters located at various boundary points. Our system serves approximately 5,500 water connections through roughly 55 miles of water mains maintained by the Bedford Water Department. As an independent water provider, Bedford must comply with all EPA regulations, submit monthly reports, and undergo regular EPA inspections of our operations.

1. What fees can I pay online? You can now pay county and city fees including water, taxes, and licenses online through the Payment Quick Links.
2. How do I apply for a marriage license? Both parties must be present. Required items include proper identification (driver's license, non-driver's ID or passport), birth documentation (original or certified copy of baptismal or birth certificate in English with parents' names), social security number, divorce decrees from all previous marriages, and spousal death certificate if applicable. The license must be obtained at least 24 hours before the ceremony and is valid for 60 days. The fee is $40, payable by cash, check, or credit cards (Discover, Visa or MasterCard only, with a $3 service charge). Applicants aged 16 or 17 should contact the Town Clerk's Office for additional information.
3. What do I need for a Handicap Parking Permit? Have your physician complete the Parking Permit Application, then bring it to the Town Clerk's Office with your Driver's License or Non-Driver's ID. If you cannot visit in person, someone may come on your behalf with your identification documents.
4. How do I renew my permanent Handicap Parking Permit? If your permit was issued in the Town of Wheatfield and expired within the past year, bring the expired blue hang tag to the Town Clerk's Office for renewal. If you've relocated from another municipality, have them fax the Handicap Parking Permit Application to the Town Clerk's Office at (716) 694-5419.
5. After paying off my mortgage, must I notify the Assessor's Office? Property owners should inform the Assessor's Office in writing of any address change or mortgage satisfaction so tax bills can be properly addressed. Don't rely on the bank to notify the Assessor's Office.
6. What if I never received my Town & County Tax bill? State Law 922 states that failure to receive a tax bill does not affect the validity of taxes or statutory interest. Property owners are responsible for knowing when taxes are due.
7. Can I make partial payments on Town & County taxes? No, State Law 928-a prohibits Tax Receivers from accepting partial payments.
8. Can penalties be waived on Town & County taxes? No, State Law 920 states that Tax Receivers cannot waive penalties for any reason, with no exceptions.