The Allen Water District is a regional water district formed under Ohio Revised Code Section 6119, and as such, is a political subdivision of the State of Ohio. The Allen Water District's actions are directed by a 9-member Board of Trustees. This Board consists of four members appointed by each township: American, Bath, Perry and Shawnee, four members appointed by the Allen County Commissioners and one Member-at-Large appointed by the Board itself. The District was formed in 1989 with the purpose of bringing quality water to American, Bath, Perry and Shawnee Townships. The District now represents unincorporated areas in all 12 townships in Allen County through an agreement with the County Commissioners. The Allen Water District is committed to professionally managing and facilitating installation of public water infrastructure, and providing high quality and reliable public water to the customers of the District.