Franklin County, Columbus consider merging sewer systems

"It's good government working in a collaborative manner," said John Ivanic, Columbus assistant director of public utilities and communication director for Columbus City Council. They're talking about water and sewer services and the possibility of an agreement to have the city of Columbus, with 275,000 customers, take over Franklin County's system and its 6,400 customers spread across the county in small, unconnected pockets.