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Stormwater knows no boundaries.
The decisions citizens make have affected how stormwater flows in our region. What challenges has it created, and how can we respond?

The Northeast Ohio Regional Sewer District has invested billions of dollars in clean water projects that protect greater Cleveland's public health and environment. Now, the District is embarking on a comprehensive new program to better manage the impact of wet weather, also called stormwater, on regional drainage systems and natural water resources.

Solutions to stormwater issues must be regional, collaborative

Stormwater-related problems must be addressed regionally because what happens in one community can affect another. It is important to manage stormwater flows for several reasons:
  • Excessive stormwater can overwhelm sewers
  • Stormwater creates land erosion that leads to flooding and the transport of pollutants to local streams, rivers, and Lake Erie.
By meeting with communities and other public and private stakeholders, and gaining input about major issues that need addressing and the services and other components necessary for developing a successful regional stormwater management program, the Sewer District adopted a Stormwater Management Code in January 2010.

A regional stormwater management program would coordinate and integrate the efforts of numerous communities and environmental agencies to address stormwater problems where multiple communities would benefit at once.


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ABOUT THE PROGRAM
Learn more about the code, funding, and benefits
Stormwater management: A new program for the region
PDF download
"Regional stormwater management"
A public presentation, PDF download
Title V: Stormwater Management Code
View | Download PDF
EPA Phase II stormwater regulations
VIDEO: WKYC Good Company
July 12, 2010


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ADDITIONAL RESOURCES
Documents for education or reference
Understanding stormwater and watersheds
Stormwater management program: Helpful terms and definitions
[COMING SOON]
Local environmental and water-related resources
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FEES | CREDITS
Stormwater charges and how to reduce your bill fees
Fee schedule and tiers
Credit applications | Credit manual
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VIDEO: Why do we offer credits?

FACT SHEETS: Property improvements that can help the environment
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PDF download
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PDF download
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PDF download
STORMWATER FEE CREDIT WORKSHOPS
Presentation materials
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August 17: COSE
RSVP for this free event
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PROJECTS
Stormwater management work
Green infrastructure
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PPT download
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PPT download


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FREQUENTLY ASKED QUESTIONS
Answering your stormwater questions
Frequently asked questions
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