Utilities
Utilities setup guide
Who to call for electric, water, sewer, gas, and trash service in Grafton, LaGrange, Oberlin, Carlisle Township, Eaton Township, and nearby rural service areas.
This page is built for move-ins and quick reference. Utility arrangements can vary by street, subdivision, or rural service area, especially outside villages, so use the township or village office to confirm anything address-specific.
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🏘️ Village of Grafton
Grafton is one of only 4 communities in Lorain County with municipal electric!
⚡ Electric
Grafton Power & Light (GPPL)
Municipal Utility
Phone: 440-926-2401
Address: 960 Main Street, Grafton, OH 44044
💡 Public power = local control & competitive rates
💧 Water
Village of Grafton Water Dept.
Source: RLCWA (Regional Lorain County Water Authority)
Phone: 440-926-2401
🗑️ Trash & Recycling
Republic Services
Phone: 440-458-5191
Weekly curbside trash/recycling, bulk 1st Friday/month
🌲 Grafton Township
Rural township surrounding the village. Most properties use private wells/septic. Contact township to verify services at your address.
⚡ Electric
Ohio Edison (FirstEnergy)
Phone: 800-633-4766
Alternative: Lorain-Medina Rural Electric (LMRE) in some areas
💧 Water
Varies by location
- Private well (most common)
- RLCWA (Rural Lorain County Water Authority) in some areas
RLCWA: 440-355-5121
Township: 440-926-2166
🚿 Sewer
Private septic systems (most properties)
Contact township for septic inspection requirements
🔥 Natural Gas
Columbia Gas of Ohio
Phone: 1-800-344-4077
Not available in all areas - some properties use propane
🗑️ Trash & Recycling
Rumpke Waste & Recycling
Township Office: 440-926-2166
Curbside service with carts
🏡 Carlisle Township
Township residents typically have private wells/septic or may be connected to regional services. Contact the township to verify what's available at your address.
⚡ Electric
Lorain-Medina Rural Electric (LMRE)
Rural Electric Cooperative - Primary provider for Carlisle Township
Phone: 440-647-2133
Alternative: Ohio Edison (FirstEnergy) may serve some areas - 800-633-4766
💧 Water
Varies by location
- Private well (most common)
- RLCWA (Regional Lorain County Water Authority) in connected areas
RLCWA: 440-355-5121
Township: 440-458-5667
🚿 Sewer / Wastewater
Varies by location
- Private septic system (most common)
- LRWA (Lorain Regional Water Authority) in connected areas
- Avon Lake Regional Water (via LORCO district) in some areas
LRWA: Contact township for details
ALRW: 440-933-6226 | avonlakewater.org
Township: 440-458-5667
🔥 Natural Gas
Columbia Gas of Ohio
Phone: 1-800-344-4077
Not available in all areas - some use propane
🗑️ Trash & Recycling
Rumpke Waste & Recycling
Municipal contract since Apr 2024, curbside with carts
County Recycling: 240 S. Abbe Rd, Elyria
🌾 Village of LaGrange
💧 Water
Village of LaGrange
Contact: Village Office
🚿 Sewer
Village of LaGrange
Contact: Village Office
🌾 LaGrange Township
Rural township surrounding the village. Most properties use private wells/septic. No uniform trash service - residents use private haulers.
⚡ Electric
LMRE (Lorain-Medina Rural Electric)
Rural Electric Cooperative - Primary provider for LaGrange Township
Phone: 440-647-2133
Alternative: Ohio Edison may serve some areas - 800-633-4766
💧 Water
Varies by location
- Private well (most common)
- RLCWA (Rural Lorain County Water Authority) in some areas
RLCWA: 440-355-5121
Township: 440-355-6071
🚿 Sewer
Private septic systems
Home Sewage Treatment Systems (HSTS) - contact township for permits/inspections
🔥 Natural Gas
Columbia Gas of Ohio (where available)
Phone: 1-800-344-4077
Not available in all areas - many properties use propane
🗑️ Trash & Recycling
Private haulers (no municipal contract)
Dumpster Days: May 2 & Oct 3, 2026 (7am-1pm)
Township Office: 440-355-6071
Residents contract with private haulers. Drop-off recycling available via Lorain County.
🎓 City of Oberlin
Oberlin has municipal electric through OMLPS and comprehensive city services.
⚡ Electric
Oberlin Municipal Light & Power (OMLPS)
Municipal Utility
Phone: 440-775-7260
💡 Municipal power - locally controlled
🗑️ Trash & Recycling
City of Oberlin Public Works
Phone: 440-775-7218
Recycling bi-weekly, opt-in subscription
🌲 Eaton Township
Township residents typically have private wells/septic. Contact the township to verify services at your address.
⚡ Electric
Varies by location
Ohio Edison (FirstEnergy) - Most areas
LMRE (Lorain-Medina Rural Electric) - West 82 area
Check with your address to determine provider
🚿 Sewer
Private septic systems
Septic inspection/pumping: hire licensed contractor
🔥 Natural Gas
Columbia Gas of Ohio
Phone: 1-800-344-4077
Not available in all areas - some use propane
🗑️ Trash & Recycling
Rumpke Waste & Recycling
Municipal contract, curbside
📞 Regional Utility Contacts
Ohio Edison (FirstEnergy)
Electric service for townships and LaGrange
New Service: 800-633-4766
Outages: 888-544-4877
Columbia Gas of Ohio
Natural gas for entire region
Customer Service: 1-800-344-4077
Gas Emergency: 1-800-344-4077 (24/7)
If you smell gas, leave immediately!
LMRE
Lorain-Medina Rural Electric Cooperative
Phone: 440-647-2133 (24-hour outage response)
Serves parts of Eaton Township (west 82 area)
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