City of Defiance - Water Pollution Control

Welcome to the Defiance Water Pollution Control

As a division of the government of the City of Defiance, the mission and overarching goal of the Water Pollution Control Division is “Achieving environmental standards and providing quality and dependable service for our customers through teamwork”. It is our intent to work with our customers, towards the best interests of all concerned, in completing this mission.

Our mission is to achieve environmental standards and provide quality and dependable service for our customers through teamwork.

WATER POLLUTION CONTROL
26273 STATE ROUTE 281 EAST

(419) 782-0841
FAX: (419) 782-1969

Mark Lehnert, Superintendent
Brandy Delarber, Administrative Secretary
Neil Pry, Assistant Superintendent
Jeff Stone, Collection Supervisor
Greg Baldridge, LTCP Coordinator

Mercury is one of the group of elements known as heavy metals. Many of these (including lead, cadmium, and selenium) are toxic to living things. Mercury too can kill living things, from bacteria to human beings. In particular, it can be converted into an organic form, methylmercury, which is especially toxic. Learn More...