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A wastewater treatment plant operates 24 hours a day, seven days a week. The Northeast Ohio Regional Sewer District’s three wastewater treatment plants are prepared for Hurricane Sandy’s impacts, anticipating heavy rains throughout Wednesday and increased wastewater flow volumes 24 hours after the rain subsides. The Sewer District has...

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It’s just a week away, and if you’re still looking for the Halloween costume that is both trendy and timeless, we have a few ideas for you. AHHHH! Who wouldn’t be scared seeing stormwater drains and culverts clogged with massive amounts of hideous debris? Grab old branches, leaves, bricks...

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Senior Investigator Seth Hothem tests water quality near the fish-kill scene April 25. The Northeast Ohio Regional Sewer District is pleased that the grand jury returned indictments against Renato and Teresina Montorsi for allegedly dumping toxic cyanide into a storm sewer, deliberately poisoning tens of thousands of fish last...

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Sure, we’ve been recycling water since before recycling was cool, but in our line of work, don’t we have expectations to do even more when it comes to sustainability? We do. And we are. As a clean-water agency, part of our plan to become a regional environmental leader is...

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It’s in the mail. Beginning September 21, we will provide large non-residential property owners with Regional Stormwater Management Program fee estimates. This month, more than 2,500 large property owners will receive stormwater fee estimates and an invitation to a credit workshop. The Northeast Ohio Regional Sewer District will begin...

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Recorded September 18, 2012Will be replaced in October, 2012 The Northeast Ohio Regional Sewer District has several sewer construction projects that will temporarily impact vehicular and pedestrian traffic. These messages were recorded on September 18 and should remain in effect through the end of the month. LAKESHORE BOULEVARD In...

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The Healing Our Waters Great Lakes Restoration Conference is visiting Cleveland this week and is wrapping up today. The Sewer District has been fortunate to add to the stormwater-management and pollution-reduction conversation, and a blog post at Healthy Lakes from our own Kyle Dreyfuss-Wells summarizes why our support here...

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The Sewer District’s Regional Stormwater Management Program is preparing to collect fees starting January 1, 2013. In preparation for these billing changes for customers, there are two important things to keep in mind: First, our stormwater-management efforts are not new; and second, we are dedicated to effectively communicating the...

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Some flood events, like this one along the Cuyhoaga River along Old RocksideRoad in 2011, can’t be predicted. But when they are, we prepare accordingly. As the remnants of Hurricane Isaac make their way north—and as we hope for the safety of residents and first-responders in Isaac’s wake—local forecasters...

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