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STORMWATER: Two things customers should know about the fee that starts Jan. 1, 2013

STORMWATER: Two things customers should know about the fee that starts Jan. 1, 2013

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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ISAAC: Forecasts keep us on our toes even in Ohio

ISAAC: Forecasts keep us on our toes even in Ohio

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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SUN & STORMS: Beaches, rain in the July 4 news

SUN & STORMS: Beaches, rain in the July 4 news

How were you planning to spend your holiday week? Recent stories in The Plain Dealer may have you reconsidering, but they are examples of the problems that have plagued Northeast Ohio for some time. And they are problems we are addressing. When it comes to beach water quality—a topic...

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STORMWATER: Program gets the green light, will begin January 2013

STORMWATER: Program gets the green light, will begin January 2013

The Sewer District’s regional stormwater management program has the green light. On Thursday, Judge Thomas J. Pokorny issued a final ruling on the Sewer District’s regional program to tackle Northeast Ohio’s flooding, erosion, and water quality problems. The Sewer District will formally implement the Regional Stormwater Management Program in...

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NEWS: Appellate Court rejects stormwater-program opposition’s second round of appeals

NEWS: Appellate Court rejects stormwater-program opposition’s second round of appeals

The Court of Appeals of Ohio, Eighth Appellate District, with jurisdiction over Cuyahoga County, today rejected a second round of appeals from groups opposing the Northeast Ohio Regional Sewer District’s Stormwater Management Program. The initial appeals were dismissed March 30. Appeals for Reconsideration were filed by both communities opposing...

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24/7: Wastewater never takes a holiday

24/7: Wastewater never takes a holiday

There are no “normal” business hours because, well, people are doing their business at all hours of the day. Many residents may not realize our three wastewater treatment plants—Southerly in Cuyahoga Heights, and Easterly and Westerly in Cleveland—are operated by staff working around the clock to treat wastewater and...

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STORMWATER: New round of proposed changes open for comment

STORMWATER: New round of proposed changes open for comment

Following its recent 30-day public comment period, the Northeast Ohio Regional Sewer District is proposing additional changes to Title V, the section of the District’s code addressing the Regional Stormwater Management Program, and is also proposing modifications to the related Stormwater Fee Credit Policy Manual. Both documents have been...

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