NOTICE: Water quality advisory posted at Edgewater as a result of early morning storm, overflow

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• June 23rd, 2015
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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...

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NEWS: Summer sun, sandy beaches, and swimming advisories? What you need to know

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• June 12th, 2015
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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...

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SUMMER: Ready for beach season? So are we, Mass Spectrometer and all.

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• May 4th, 2015
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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...

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NOTICE: Swimming advisory for #Edgewater Beach has been lifted

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• June 28th, 2014
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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...

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NOTICE: Heavy storms trigger swimming advisory at Edgewater Beach

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• June 25th, 2014
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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...

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NEWS: Coming off Ohio’s last-place ranking in 2013, we have 3 predictions for this year’s national beaches report.

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• June 24th, 2014
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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...

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NEWS: Back to the beach, Memorial Day weekend means daily water tests resume to keep beachgoers safe

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• May 22nd, 2014
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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...

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AWARD: When it comes to national recognition, clean water works.

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• December 5th, 2013
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Our first internally produced technical magazine has been recognized by the National Association of Clean Water Agencies (NACWA) as a 2014 National Environmental Achievement Award-winner. Clean Water Works was selected to receive this Public Information & Education honor thanks to its scientific content and contribution to public education regarding...

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NEWS: Technically speaking, CleanWaterWorks will be a new go-to magazine

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• June 28th, 2013
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We are proud to announce the publication of our new technical magazine, CleanWaterWorks. This annual magazine will give our own subject-matter experts the opportunity to explain the Sewer District’s work in greater detail. The inaugural 2013 issue focuses on beaches and features scientific articles written by our Analytical Services...

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BEACHES: Holiday weekend means beach season is back, daily water-quality testing to resume

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• May 22nd, 2013
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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...

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