Wooster City PWS

Wooster City PWS Municipal Water Report Info
Wooster, Ohio, with its population of 26,540 residents, stands as a vibrant center for innovation, commerce, and community life. As both the county seat and the dairy capital of Ohio, this thriving municipality offers exceptional educational institutions, a revitalized downtown district, three colleges, a renowned community hospital, thriving businesses serving global markets, and a dedicated network of volunteers committed to community development.

The city boasts impressive recreational amenities including 600 acres of parkland, two public swimming pools, a natatorium, an expanding urban bike trail network, and a year-round calendar featuring festivals, educational events, and concerts for all ages. Downtown Wooster features unique boutiques offering artisanal goods alongside top-rated restaurants, while the North End retail corridor hosts national brands, fine dining establishments, and indoor recreation from mini-golf to ice skating.

Economic growth continues across sectors, from agricultural scientists at the Ohio Agricultural Research and Development Center developing sustainable rubber alternatives from dandelions and advancing crop protection technologies, to local manufacturers like Wooster Products creating industry-leading illuminated stair safety treads used in the world's tallest buildings, to specialized manufacturers producing torque-converters for international markets.

Named one of Ohio's Best Hometowns in 2017, Wooster has demonstrated remarkable resilience in overcoming economic challenges, achieved significant downtown revitalization, and continues attracting new businesses and residents, cementing its reputation as one of Ohio's most innovative and desirable communities to live, work, and visit.