Posted by John Gonzalez August 6 storm causes combined sewer outfall to discharge into Lake Erie Cleveland (August 6, 2019) – This afternoon, the Northeast Ohio Regional Sewer District posted a public advisory at Edgewater Beach; the advisory was posted as a result of a combined sewer overflow (CSO) event at the beach at approximately 1:45 p.m. on Tuesday, ...
Posted by John Gonzalez Test results show bacteria levels below recreational threshold set by Ohio EPAe Cleveland (August 9, 2018) – Test results received today, from samples taken at 10 locations near Edgewater Beach Wednesday morning, show bacteria levels below the recreational threshold set by Ohio EPA. The combined sewer overflow outfall (CSO-069) at Edgewater discharged just before midnight ...
Posted by John Gonzalez Storms around midnight August 6 cause combined sewer outfall to discharge into Lake Erie Cleveland (August 7, 2018) – Early this morning, the Northeast Ohio Regional Sewer District posted a public advisory at Edgewater Beach; the advisory was posted as a result of a combined sewer overflow (CSO) event at the beach just before midnight on Monday, ...
Posted by Jared Shepherd 
Today, the Northeast Ohio Regional Sewer District posted a water-quality advisory at Edgewater Beach. The advisory is a result of a combined sewer overflow (CSO) event at Edgewater, which discharged raw sewage into Lake Erie during last night’s heavy rain. Visitors – particularly children, the elderly and those in ill health – are advised to ...
Posted by Jared Shepherd 
Saturday morning testing predicts ”Good” water quality rating With today’s temperature readings expected to reach the high 80s, many Clevelanders are eager to get back to the beach. Our crews are predicting “Good” water quality at Edgewater Beach for Saturday, June 28, and have lifted the swimming advisory posted last week. Sewer District crews are ...
Posted by Jared Shepherd 
Water quality sampling at three local beaches. June 24 storms cause Edgewater combined sewer outfall to discharge raw sewage into Lake Erie Today, the Northeast Ohio Regional Sewer District posted a public advisory at Edgewater Beach as a result of a combined sewer overflow (CSO) event at Edgewater, which discharged raw sewage into Lake Erie ...
Posted by Jared Shepherd 
Based on this photo of comedian Mike Polk, Jr.’s date-night ideas, CSO might stand for a “Cleveland Saturday out.” UPDATE: The Plain Dealer’s Tipoff column shared this post with Mike, and we’re flattered he got a kick out of it. While his Cuyahoga County reference is misstated, the tour offer still stands, hard hats and ...
Posted by Jared Shepherd Today, the Northeast Ohio Regional Sewer District posted a public advisory at Edgewater Beach; the advisory was posted as a result of a combined sewer overflow (CSO) event at the beach on August 14. LEARN MORE ABOUT COMBINED SEWERS: What is a CSO? This overflow discharged a combination of raw sewage and stormwater into Lake ...
Posted by Jared Shepherd Today, the Northeast Ohio Regional Sewer District posted public advisories at Edgewater Beach, Villa Angela Beach and Euclid Beach. The advisories were posted as a result of several combined sewer overflow (CSO) events at the beaches. These overflows discharged raw sewage into Euclid Creek and Lake Erie during today’s heavy rain event. Visitors—particularly children, the ...
Posted by John Gonzalez Each morning during recreation season (June through Labor Day), the Northeast Ohio Regional Sewer District tests for E. coli bacteria at Edgewater Beach and Villa Angela Beach. These results are announced via the Sewer District’s Twitter account @NEORSDbeaches and posted online at neorsd.org/beaches Predicted E. coli levels exceeding state standards of 235 cfu/100ml (235 E. ...
Posted by John Gonzalez Before swimmers head out for a day at the beach, we’ll be heading out for data at the beach every morning this summer to help keep you safe. The Northeast Ohio Regional Sewer District has resumed daily water-quality testing at Edgewater, Villa Angela and Euclid Beaches in Cleveland to predict water quality. We will also ...
Posted by John Gonzalez We monitor beach water water quality at several Lake Erie beaches to help beachgoers know what to expect when they visit Edgewater and Villa Angela beaches. This page, beach signage, and our @NEORSDbeaches Twitter account can help keep you informed of our water quality predictions and what they mean. What are water quality advisories? Based ...
Posted by Jared Shepherd 
This morning, the Northeast Ohio Regional Sewer District posted a public advisory at Edgewater Beach, a result of a combined sewer overflow (CSO) event which discharged raw sewage into Lake Erie during this morning’s heavy rain storm. Visitors—particularly children, the elderly and those in ill health—are advised to avoid contact with the water and debris. ...
Posted by Jared Shepherd 
You hit the beach with family or friends and pass a red-and-white Advisory sign as you roll out your towel. Should you be concerned? And what affects bacteria levels at local beaches? One of our jobs is to monitor water quality at three local beaches, including Edgewater, Villa Angela and Euclid beaches. And in that ...
Posted by Jared Shepherd 
How new technology and capabilities will help us identify toxic algae in Lake Erie using a recently approved EPA method; Sewer District is the first agency to offer these capabilities in Ohio Consider this the summer of science. As our daily beach water-quality testing and notification is set to resume in the coming days, we’ve ...
Posted by Jared Shepherd 
Last year, a national report ranked Lake Erie beaches last in water quality. Where will they finish this summer? We could find out this week. Cleveland’s lakefront has made a significant step forward since Cleveland Metroparks assumed control of its beaches last year. But challenges to its recreational water quality remain, and that could mean ...
Posted by Jared Shepherd 
Local beaches will be active this summer, and not just with local swimmers. Starting Memorial Day weekend, Sewer District water-quality investigators will be testing beach water every day to keep you informed if you’re planning a day by the lake. This week, the Northeast Ohio Regional Sewer District resumed daily beach testing at Edgewater, Villa ...
Posted by Jared Shepherd 
Local beaches will be flowing with activity this summer, above and beyond the dog-paddling of local swimmers. On Monday, May 20, the Northeast Ohio Regional Sewer District resumed daily testing at Edgewater, Villa Angela, and Euclid beaches to determine water quality as we prepare for the start of beach season Memorial Day weekend. There are ...
Posted by Jared Shepherd 
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 we spent time blogging about last ...
Posted by Jared Shepherd 
Villa Angela Beach in Cleveland, Ohio. Photo by Michael Uva. Updated 2012 06/27—This morning, the Natural Resources Defense Council (NRDC) held a 10:00 press conference at the Great Lakes Science Center to release its annual report on national beaches—including several in Greater Cleveland—and the Sewer District has partnered with them at the release event. You ...
