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Stormwater has no boundaries, and it impacts everyone 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 and 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.
The District has been meeting with communities and other public and private stakeholders, gaining input about major issues that need addressing and the services and other components necessary for developing a successful regional stormwater management program.
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.
With a stormwater management program, Greater Cleveland would join hundreds of other communities around the country that already have created a stormwater utility, including Ohio cities Columbus, Cincinnati, and Toledo.
DOWNLOADS: Learn more about the District's stormwater management program
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Stormwater Management Program description and proposed regional drainage boundaries
We are proposing the Sewer District assume two roles: Stream System Manager, and Regional Watershed Integrator. The responsibilities may not be obvious, which is why we created these simple fact sheets along with a map of the Northeast Ohio region we would service.
Last updated 02.11.09
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What is a watershed?
A watershed is an area of land in which the water drains to a common point. On this page, we'll look more closely at the watersheds in our region. You can also download maps and fact sheets and about each watershed.
Last updated 09.29.08
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What is stormwater?
What's the difference between "stormwater" and "rain?" Does it include snow, too? We use this handout to help customers know what we mean when we say "stormwater."
Last updated 03.13.09
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Where's your watershed? Watershed locations map
There are several watersheds in the Sewer District's service area. Which one do you live in? These maps can help you find your city and the watershed which you can call your own.
Last updated 02.11.09
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Proposed program rate structure and funding
Our meetings with local public officials continue, and these discussions will help us determine our stormwater rates and rate structure. This handout expains how we might charge customers for the service, as well as how other Ohio cities charge for similar services.
Last updated 08.26.08
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DETAILS: The potential roles of a Stormwater Management Program
Within our proposed Stormwater Management Program, the Sewer District would assume two roles: Stream System Manager, and Regional Watershed Integrator, each of which would have six distinct components. To better understand the responsibilities of each role, have a look at the component summaries provided below.
Stream System Manager
Planning & Modeling | Construction | Inspection & Maintenance | Monitoring | Information Support | Multi-Objective Floodplain Management
Last updated 09.29.08
Regional Watershed Integrator
Education & Outreach | Coordination | Technical Services | Customer Service | Emergency Management | Community Advocacy
Last updated 09.29.08
STILL HAVE QUESTIONS? For more information about the District¿s regional stormwater management program, contact Stormwater Program Manager Betsy Yingling at (216) 881-6600.
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