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Doug Stephens is stepping down as Toledo's Director of Public Utilities to assume the role of president at the Northwestern Water and Sewer District, effective March 16. The District provides services to over 20,000 customers in Wood, Hancock, Henry, and Sandusky counties, maintaining over 491 miles of water distribution pipelines, ten water towers, and 4,412 fire hydrants. Stephens has 24 years of experience with Toledo, where he managed infrastructure improvements and utility upgrades, including significant projects like the Raw Water Main replacement and the Bay View Wastewater Treatment Plant.