FOCUS > Stormwater management vs. sewage treatment: What’s the diff?

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• January 4th, 2013
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As our customers begin seeing a “stormwater” line item along with their standard “sewage” charge on bills this year, we’ve been asked why a separate fee is necessary for the stormwater management program. The answer comes down to understanding the difference between sewage treatment and stormwater management. The Water...

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NEWS: Rate changes, cost-saving options to keep in mind for 2013

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• December 31st, 2012
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The news on this December 31, 2012 is focused mainly on the fiscal cliff. Whatever Congress decides tonight, it won’t have any impact on the sewer rate changes that go into effect in 2013. The second year of our five-year rate schedule kicks off tomorrow, January 1. The table...

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NEWS: Mayans schmayans, here are 2013 predictions NE Ohioans can count on.

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• December 21st, 2012
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So we have survived the predictions of the apocalypse, but that doesn’t mean there aren’t important endings and beginnings to talk about. Here are just a few of our more-certain 2013 predictions as we take a moment to prophesy: Stormwater program will begin, problems will continue being addressed As...

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VIDEO | Shed games: Cool animation explains why watersheds matter

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• December 18th, 2012
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Our friends at the Rocky River Watershed Council shared this video today, something that does a nice job explaining how water flows over the surface of our land and why it matters. The points relate directly to our regional stormwater management program, too.

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EVENT: First-ever #h2olidays sweepstakes a chance to win tickets to zoo, aquarium, science center

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• December 8th, 2012
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A sweepstakes from a sewer district? Think of it as a h2oliday offer. We have had a great year working with the Cleveland Metroparks Zoo, Greater Cleveland Aquarium, and the Great Lakes Science Center on projects and promotions, and now we want to share their love of clean water...

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STORMWATER: Monthly workshops will begin Dec. 10 as opportunity to learn more about program, options

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• December 5th, 2012
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Monthly informational workshops to offer in-person assistance to customers; billing for Regional Stormwater Management Program will begin in January Beginning December 10, the Northeast Ohio Regional Sewer District will conduct regularly scheduled informational workshops for its Regional Stormwater Management Program. At these informal workshops, residents and business owners will...

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FUNNY: Hastily made blog entry about Edgewater Beach and Mike Polk, Jr.

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• December 5th, 2012
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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...

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INFOGRAPHIC: “Will I have to pay a stormwater fee?”

• Posted by Jared Shepherd
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• November 26th, 2012
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We’ve seen major traffic on our Stormwater FeeFinder page as customers get a preview of their 2013 charges and credit opportunities associated with our regional stormwater management program. Some callers and site visitors have asked why their properties are not showing up with a fee summary. The answer is...

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THANKS: Two special animals are grrrr-ateful this Thanksgiving

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• November 22nd, 2012
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Many of us are thankful for our pets, but this year, we at the Sewer District were glad to contribute to two happy endings that saved the lives of two very special animals. Jenni, a two-foot-long alligator, and Rosco, a German Shepherd/Rottweiler mix pup, were both rescued by quick...

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NEWS: Sewer District, Cuyahoga County Sheriff’s Office collaborate on regional firing range

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• November 16th, 2012
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Southerly Wastewater Treatment Center, Cuyahoga Heights Yesterday, the Board of Trustees for the Northeast Ohio Regional Sewer District approved a resolution allowing the Cuyahoga County Sheriff’s Office to develop and operate a Regional Law Enforcement Firing Range and Training Facility on Sewer District property. This is a 30-year lease...

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