Signs of Cuyahoga River health keep coming
Posted 10.06.08 by John Gonzalez
It's not everyday that you hear someone say that the Cuyahoga River is in its best shape since the Civil War, but today was one of those days as a significant stretch of the river is on the verge of meeting the Ohio EPA's standards for fish and aquatic-insect health. And the Regional Sewer District is proud to have played a part in the research and the river's encouraging recovery. ...
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Weather doesn't deter 250+ customers, neighbors from Open House
Posted 09.16.08 by John Gonzalez
 Despite the rain, hundreds of guests got a personal glimpse of the Sewer District's clean-water work at its first public Open House event in more than 10 years. Saturday's plant tour, laboratory tour, and related activities drew more than 250 visitors to our Environmental & Maintenance Services Center in Cuyahoga Heights. If you did not make it and would like to see our work or request a guest speaker, fill out a request form today.
Expert panel to review project is first of its kind
Posted 08.15.08 by John Gonzalez
As another effort of environmental awareness, the Sewer District recently convened a panel of international experts to review its $107 million incinerator project plan to evaluate its energy efficiency and environmental impacts ... | Learn more...
 Panel final report
Panel presentation (9mb)
District's use of mapping technology means better data, faster access, more accuracy
Posted 08.06.08 by John Gonzalez
Known as a geographic information system, or GIS, this mapping and data system is helping the District and officials by providing more timely and consistent forms of geographic data, such as critical sewer infrastructure. Our use of this technology was recognized in California today with a Special Achievement Award before an international audience.
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Trustees' efforts to improve efficiency, accountability are focused on customers
Posted 07.29.08 by John Gonzalez
In the interest of our customers and the region, the Sewer District Board of Trustees and Director Julius Ciaccia have implemented a number of changes to make the organization more accountable and its workings more efficient. ...
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Citizens, stakeholders play key role as stormwater program develops
Posted 07.23.08 by John Gonzalez
Involve
the public and key stakeholders in the development of a regional
stormwater management program. That's the goal of the Sewer District's
new Stormwater Advisory Committee
which will help District officials make service and policy
recommendations as the program continues toward its late-2009 roll-out.
...
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Paints, oil, pesticides: Dispose of them properly
Posted 07.15.08 by John Gonzalez
The Cleveland area holds seasonal Household Hazardous Waste Round-Ups, perfect drop-offs for materials like these that often pile up in homeowners' garages and basements. The Sewer District is supporting one at the end of August.
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From gray days to green ways?
Posted 07.11.08 by John Gonzalez
 How
can we make the most of our region's rainy weather to reduce pollution
and improve the environment? You can make a difference with rain
barrels, rain gardens, and native plants; and we're also working to
further develop our regional stormwater management program. ...
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