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November 15, 2024
Join Us for a Water Quality Forum on December 11 - Muddy Creek and Other Ohio River Tributaries
Join us Wednesday, December 11, for a conversation about water quality in Muddy Creek and other Ohio River tributaries on Cincinnati's west side.
- Wednesday, December 11, 2024, 5:00 - 7:00 p.m. (in person networking starts at 4:30 p.m.)
- MSD Administration Building, 1081 Woodrow Street, Cincinnati, OH 45204, Rooms 104-106. Can't make it in person? Join us virtually on Microsoft Teams
If you have questions or would like the virtual link, please contact Laura Boyd, MSD, at (513) 557-7017 (office) or Laura.Boyd@cincinnati-oh.gov.
November 13, 2024
UPDATE: Notice of Construction and Traffic Alert for Downtown Cincinnati (Pendleton Area) - Sewer Work along Reading Road
Starting Thursday, November 14, Pendleton Street in downtown Cincinnati will close to northbound traffic between Reading Road and E. 12th Street for up to six weeks. A posted detour will be in place. Pendleton will remain open to southbound traffic.
MSD is constructing new sewers and rehabilitating existing sewers in the area. The work is expected to be completed by summer 2025, pending weather and field conditions.
November 06, 2024
Hamilton County to Conduct Public Hearings on MSD's Proposed 2025 Budgets and Sewer Rates
The Hamilton County Commissioners will conduct public hearings to consider MSD's proposed 2025 Operating Budget, proposed 2025 Capital Budget and 2025 – 2029 Capital Improvement Program (CIP), and revised sewer rates:
- 1:15 p.m. on Thursday, November 14, 2024
- 1:15 p.m. on Tuesday, November 19, 2024
The hearings will be held in person in Room 603 in the Office of the Board of County Commissioners of Hamilton County, Ohio, Todd B. Portune Center for County Government, 138 E. Court Street, Cincinnati, Ohio 45202. The public can also attend virtually.
Visit MSD's Hearings & Notices webpage for more information about the public hearings
October 18, 2024
Notice of Construction and Traffic Alert for Downtown Cincinnati (Pendleton Area) - Sewer Work along Reading Road
Traffic impacts will occur along Reading Road in the Pendleton area of downtown Cincinnati starting the week of October 21 as MSD constructs new sewers and rehabilitates existing sewers in the area.
The work is expected to be completed by summer 2025, pending weather and field conditions.
October 08, 2024
Notice of Construction for Springfield Township - Facility Demolition off Daly Road
MSD will begin demolishing the Daly Road Treatment Facility, an obsolete facility located in the 8400 block of Daly Road in Finneytown (Springfield Township), on or around October 9. The project is scheduled to be completed by spring 2025, pending weather and field conditions.
Traffic impacts on Daly Road should be minimal with no anticipated road closures. Delays could be possible when equipment is entering or leaving the entrance drive off Daly Road.
September 27, 2024
Sewer Backup? 5 Things You Need to Know
Over the last 24 hours, the Cincinnati area has been hit by heavy rains (up to 1-2 inches) that could result in sewer overflows into local creeks and rivers and sewer backups into buildings.
If you experience a sewer backup in your home or business, here are five things you need to know:
- You can report a sewer backup 24/7 to MSD at (513) 352-4900 or msdgc.org/sbu
- MSD investigates every report of a sewer backup to determine whether it's eligible for assistance through our Sewer Backup (SBU) Program.
- MSD provides professional cleaning services at no charge to eligible property owners and tenants.
- MSD offers reimbursement for eligible damages from sewer backups caused by the MSD public sewer.
- When a sewer backup or water intrusion is not caused by the MSD public sewer, the property owner is often responsible for the cleanup and/or repairs.
NOTE: Heavy rains can also lead to runoff and flooding in spots. Please visit the City of Cincinnati's Stormwater Management Utility (SMU) webpage for information on how to reduce street and property flooding.
Visit the MSD website for more information about sewer backups.
September 10, 2024
Notice of Construction and Traffic Alert for Green Township - Sewer work on Taylor Road and Springoak Drive
MSD will begin constructing a local sanitary sewer and lateral sewers along Taylor Road and Springoak Drive in Green Township in early September. Taylor Road will be closed to thru traffic between Rybolt and Bridgetown roads starting around September 9 for approximately 60 days.
September 05, 2024
Public Hearing October 3 on Kenwood Hills Local Sewer
The Hamilton County Board of County Commissioners (BoCC) will conduct a public hearing on the proposed Kenwood Hills Local Sewer (S.S. No. 5933, Project ID 10370025) on Thursday, October 3, 2024, at 6:00 p.m. at Madeira City Hall, 7141 Miami Avenue (45243).
This proposed sewer assessment will bring public sewer service to 160 properties and is located along Coachlite Way, Margo Lane, Oakvista Drive, Mapleridge Drive, Kenwood Hills Drive, Maplespur Lane, and Vistaridge Lane and traverse 5795 Carmargo Road in the City of Madeira.
For more information about the public hearing, please visit MSD Hearings and Notices
July 16, 2024
Sewer Backup? 5 Things You Need to Know
A Flood Watch is in effect for the Cincinnati area from noon today through Wednesday evening. The Cincinnati area may be hit by heavy rains (up to 1-2 inches) that could result in sewer overflows into local creeks and rivers and sewer backups into buildings.
If you experience a sewer backup in your home or business, here are five things you need to know:
- You can report a sewer backup 24/7 to MSD at (513) 352-4900 or msdgc.org/sbu
- MSD investigates every report of a sewer backup to determine whether it's eligible for assistance through our Sewer Backup (SBU) Program.
- MSD provides professional cleaning services at no charge to eligible property owners and tenants.
- MSD offers reimbursement for eligible damages from sewer backups caused by the MSD public sewer.
- When a sewer backup or water intrusion is not caused by the MSD public sewer, the property owner is often responsible for the cleanup and/or repairs.
NOTE: Heavy rains can also lead to runoff and flooding in spots. Please visit the City of Cincinnati's Stormwater Management Utility (SMU) webpage for information on how to reduce street and property flooding.
July 09, 2024
Sewer Backup? 5 Things You Need to Know
The Cincinnati area was hit by a significant rainstorm this afternoon. Heavy rains can potentially result in sewer overflows into local creeks and rivers and sewer backups into buildings.
If you have experienced a sewer backup in your home or business, here are five things you need to know:
- You can report a sewer backup 24/7 to MSD at (513) 352-4900 or msdgc.org/sbu
- MSD investigates every report of a sewer backup to determine whether it's eligible for assistance through our Sewer Backup (SBU) Program.
- MSD provides professional cleaning services at no charge to eligible property owners and tenants.
- MSD offers reimbursement for eligible damages from sewer backups caused by the MSD public sewer.
- When a sewer backup or water intrusion is not caused by the MSD public sewer, the property owner is often responsible for the cleanup and/or repairs.
July 09, 2024
Hamilton County Submits Phase 2B Plan for MSD's Wet Weather Program
Hamilton County has submitted its draft Phase 2B plan to reduce sewer overflows into local streams and rivers. This proposed 10-year plan is the next phase of MSD's wet weather program.
The U.S. EPA and other regulators must approve the plan.
July 08, 2024
Notice of Construction for South Fairmount - Sewer Replacement off Wahl Terrace
MSD will begin replacing deteriorated sewers off Wahl Terrace in South Fairmount in early July. Completion is anticipated by spring 2025, pending weather and field conditions.
June 13, 2024
Traffic Alert for Mt Adams - Building Sewer Repair on Paradrome Street
MSD is repairing a deep building sewer on Paradrome Street in Mt. Adams. The work began June 10 and could take up to three weeks to complete, pending weather and field conditions.
Traffic will be maintained but there could be delays. No street parking will be allowed for the duration of the project.
June 05, 2024
MSD Earns Clean Opinion from State Auditor on 2023 Financial Audit
For the 8th year in a row, MSD has received an unmodified or “clean” opinion from the State Auditor’s office for its annual financial audit. This is the highest opinion an entity can receive from the auditor’s office and means that MSD has fairly represented its financial position in accordance with general accounting principles.
June 04, 2024
Traffic Alert for West Price Hill - Sewer Lining on Overlook Avenue & Vicinity
MSD will begin lining sewers along Overlook Avenue, Rulison Avenue, and Olivia Lane in West Price Hill in mid June. Flaggers will direct traffic on these roadways as construction progresses.
June 04, 2024
Traffic Alert for Clifton - Sewer Lining on Clifton Avenue
MSD will begin lining sewers along Clifton Avenue in Clifton in early June. Southbound Clifton Avenue will be reduced to one lane in segments between 2707 Clifton Avenue and Dixmyth Avenue as construction progresses.
May 21, 2024
Public Hearing on Proposed Phase 2B
The Hamilton County Board of County Commissioners (BoCC) will hold a public hearing Thursday, May 23, 2024, on their proposed Phase 2B plan for MSD's Wet Weather Program (Consent Decree).
The hearing will begin at 1:15 p.m. in Room 603 of the Todd B. Portune Center for County Government, 138 E. Court Street (45202).
View the BoCC's Phase 2B Proposed Plan Summary
Visit the BoCC website for more information
May 07, 2024
Sewer Backup? 5 Things You Need to Know
Heavy rain is predicted in the Cincinnati area today. These weather conditions could potentially result in sewer overflows into local creeks and rivers and sewer backups into buildings.
If you have experienced a sewer backup in your home or business, here are five things you need to know:
- You can report a sewer backup 24/7 to MSD at (513) 352-4900 or msdgc.org/sbu
- MSD investigates every report of a sewer backup to determine whether it's eligible for assistance through our Sewer Backup (SBU) Program.
- MSD provides professional cleaning services at no charge to eligible property owners and tenants.
- MSD offers reimbursement for eligible damages from sewer backups caused by the MSD public sewer.
- When a sewer backup or water intrusion is not caused by the MSD public sewer, the property owner is often responsible for the cleanup and/or repairs.
April 11, 2024
Sewer Backup? 5 Things You Need to Know
Heavy rain has occurred over the last 24 hours in the Cincinnati area. These weather conditions could potentially result in sewer overflows into local creeks and rivers and sewer backups into buildings.
If you have experienced a sewer backup in your home or business, here are five things you need to know:
- You can report a sewer backup 24/7 to MSD at (513) 352-4900 or msdgc.org/sbu
- MSD investigates every report of a sewer backup to determine whether it's eligible for assistance through our Sewer Backup (SBU) Program.
- MSD provides professional cleaning services at no charge to eligible property owners and tenants.
- MSD offers reimbursement for eligible damages from sewer backups caused by the MSD public sewer.
- When a sewer backup or water intrusion is not caused by the MSD public sewer, the property owner is often responsible for the cleanup and/or repairs.
April 02, 2024
Sewer Backup? 5 Things You Need to Know
Heavy rain has occurred over the last 24 hours in the Cincinnati area. These weather conditions could potentially result in sewer overflows into local creeks and rivers and sewer backups into buildings.
If you have experienced a sewer backup in your home or business, here are five things you need to know:
- You can report a sewer backup 24/7 to MSD at (513) 352-4900 or msdgc.org/sbu
- MSD investigates every report of a sewer backup to determine whether it's eligible for assistance through our Sewer Backup (SBU) Program.
- MSD provides professional cleaning services at no charge to eligible property owners and tenants.
- MSD offers reimbursement for eligible damages from sewer backups caused by the MSD public sewer.
- When a sewer backup or water intrusion is caused by a private issue, the property owner is responsible for the cleanup and/or repairs.
March 27, 2024
Portion of Ohio River Trail in East End to Close For ~1 Month, Starting in Early April 2024
A portion of the Ohio River Trail in the East End will temporarily close in early April 2024 for about a month while the Metropolitan Sewer District of Greater Cincinnati (MSD) installs permanent bypass piping underneath the path.
The trail closure is between Wilmer Avenue and Carrel Street. Visitors to the trail will be detoured via Airport Road; detour signage will be posted.
March 26, 2024
Notice of Construction for Carthage - Access Lane for CSO 488
MSD plans to construct a paved access driveway for sewer maintenance in Carthage starting in late March 2024. Completion is anticipated by fall 2024, pending weather and field conditions.
March 26, 2024
Notice of Construction for Hartwell - Improvements at MSD's Wastewater Collection Facility
MSD plans to upgrade an existing maintenance building at its Wastewater Collection (WWC) facility in Hartwell starting in late March 2024. Completion is anticipated by January 2025, pending weather and field conditions. The project includes construction of a new maintenance bay with an addition for office space and a new roof, among other upgrades.
March 12, 2024
Traffic Alert for Green Township - New Relief Sewer off Werk Road (Werk Road Closure)
Werk Road will close to thru traffic between Westbourne Drive and Ebenezer Lane in Green Township during daylight hours on Saturday, March 23, 2024, and Sunday, March 24, 2024, to install a sewer line across the roadway. A detour will be in place for thru traffic via Lawrence Road.
February 26, 2024
Notice of Construction for Delhi Township - New Local Sewer on Devils Backbone Road
MSD plans to construct a new local sewer and lateral sewer at 1250 Devils Backbone Road in Delhi Township starting in early March 2024. This project is part of our Sewer Assessment Program to bring public sewer service to unsewered areas. The work is anticipated to be completed by May 2024, pending weather and field conditions.
January 29, 2024
Notice of Construction for Lower Price Hill - Improvements at Mill Creek WWTP
MSD plans to upgrade the existing standby electrical power system and the existing electrical distribution loop at the Mill Creek Wastewater Treatment Plant (WWTP) in Lower Price Hill starting in February 2024. Completion is anticipated by spring 2026, pending weather and field conditions.
January 23, 2024
Traffic Alert for Green Township - New Sewer from Charity Drive to Sharlene Court
MSD is installing a new sanitary sewer south from 6310 Charity Drive to Sharlene Court in Green Township beginning the week of January 22, 2024, through fall 2024, pending weather and field conditions.
Traffic impacts will occur on Charity Drive, between Mirror Lane and Greenmount Drive, and Sharlene Court, between Greenmount Drive and Werkridge Drive.
January 08, 2024
Traffic Alert for Green Township - New Relief Sewer off Werk Road
MSD is constructing a new sanitary sewer in the vicinity of the Stonebridge Estates subdivision in Green Township starting in early January 2024 through spring 2025, pending weather and field conditions.
Werk Road will be periodically down to one lane between Bridgestone Court and Countrywoods Lane, with a flagger to direct traffic.
January 23, 2024
Traffic Alert for Loveland - Sewer Replacement on East Loveland Avenue
A portion of East Loveland Avenue in Loveland will be closed beginning in late January 2024 for about six months, pending weather and field conditions. The road closure is part of a collaborative project between the City of Loveland, Clermont County, and MSD. MSD plans to replace and upsize about 1,300 feet of sewer along E. Loveland Avenue.
January 02, 2024
MSD to Host Industry Day on January 17, 2024
MSD is hosting an Industry Day for interested contractors and consultants on January 17, 2024. The event, to be held in MSD's Administration Building from 8:00-11:00 a.m., will focus on MSD's capital program, including a 2024 look ahead for projects and contracts.
December 11, 2023
Traffic Alert for Springfield Township - New Lateral Sewer on West Galbraith Road
Lane restrictions will occur on West Galbraith Road in Springfield Township between Beta Avenue and Kingsmere Court starting on or about December 18, 2023. MSD will construct a new lateral sewer at 838 W. Galbraith Road as part of our Sewer Assesment Program to bring public sewer service to unsewered areas. The work is anticipated to take about a week, pending weather and field conditions.
November 29, 2023
Notice of Construction for Loveland - Improvements at Polk Run WWTP
MSD plans to upgrade sludge handling at the Polk Run Wastewater Treatment Plant (WWTP) in Loveland starting in December 2023. Completion is anticipated by fall 2025, pending weather and field conditions. The project includes three new sludge storage tanks to increase storage capacity, a new sludge loading station, and new odor controls.
November 17, 2023
2024 Budgets & 3% Sewer Rate Increase Approved
The Hamilton County Commissioners have approved MSD's 2024 budgets and a 3% sewer rate increase, which will take effect January 1, 2024. MSD's Operating Budget is about $237.9 million, and MSD's Capital Improvement Program (CIP) budget is $260.2 million for 42 projects.
November 17, 2023
MSD Hosted Little Miami River Water Quality Forum on Nov 8
MSD hosted a public forum on the water quality of the lower Little Miami River on November 8.
The forum covered the results of a recent biological and water quality study.
The results show that 90% of the lower Little Miami, a State and National Wild and Scenic River, is maintaining exceptional warmwater habitat for aquatic life use. The study also shows widespread impairment of E. coli throughout the mainstem and tributaries. Sources of E. coli include combined sewer overflows (CSOs), home sewage treatment systems, and animal waste.
November 06, 2023
Little Miami River Water Quality Forum on Nov 8
Join us this Wednesday, November 8, for a conversation about water quality in the Little Miami River!
WHAT: Water Quality Forum hosted by the Metropolitan Sewer District of Greater Cincinnati (MSD) and our partner presenters:
- Eric Bartl, Hamilton County Public Health
- Aaron Rourke, Ohio Department of Natural Resources
- Jason Brownknight, Little Miami Conservancy
DATE and TIME: Wednesday, November 8, 2023, 5:00 - 7:00 p.m.
LOCATION: Two options - in person at the MSD Administration Building, 1081 Woodrow Street, Cincinnati, OH 45204, Rooms 104-106 or online via Microsoft Teams.
October 06, 2023
U.S. EPA Approves Phase 2A Schedule for MSD's Wet Weather Program
The U.S. EPA and other regulators have approved a schedule and list of wet weather projects to be completed under Phase 2A of MSD's Wet Weather Improvement Plan (WWIP).
The new Phase 2A schedule, approved on August 29, includes construction of three projects by the end of 2024:
- Little Miami WWTP Standby Power project (construction under way)
- CSO 402-406 Regulator Improvements (construction under way)
- Mill Creek WWTP Diversion Chamber (construction complete)
The new schedule also includes planning or design of two projects:
- Design of a new influent pump station at Mill Creek to serve a future Enhanced High-Rate Treatment (EHRT) facility
- Planning for improvements to the East Branch Muddy Creek Interceptor and associated pump stations
The Regulators also approved June 30, 2024, as the submission date for a proposed Phase 2B schedule.
October 02, 2023
Update on Mill Creek Transformer Failure
A root-cause analysis of the March 5, 2023, transformer failure at the Mill Creek Wastewater Treatment Plant in Lower Price Hill has determined the failure was caused by a manufacturing defect internal to the transformer.
The Mill Creek plant lost all electrical power following the catastrophic failure of a brand-new transformer installed at the Mill Creek electric substation as part of a $17.5 million upgrade project. Without power to the plant, untreated and partially treated wastewater was discharged into the Mill Creek and Ohio River. There were no impacts to local drinking water.
August 07, 2023
Traffic Alert for Delhi Township - New Local Sewer on Rapid Run Road
Traffic impacts will occur on Rapid Run Road between Stonebridge and Woodshire drives in Delhi Township starting in mid-August 2023 for about one week.
July 27, 2023
Traffic Alert for Mt Washington - New Storm Sewer on Beacon Road & Vicinity
Traffic impacts will occur on Beacon Road between Ambar and Glade Avenues in Mt. Washington starting in August 2023.
Traffic impacts will also impact Glade Avenue, Mayland Drive, Lusanne Terrace, and Woodlark Drive as construction work progresses through spring 2025, pending weather and field conditions. MSD is constructing new storm sewers in this area.
July 11, 2023
Notice of Demolition for Green Township/Westwood - FEMA Mitigation Project on Muddy Creek Road
MSD plans to demolish nine residential homes along Muddy Creek Road between Glenway Avenue and Westbourne Drive starting in mid-July 2023, with completion by Fall 2023.
June 09, 2023
Traffic Alert for Colerain Township - New Lateral Sewer on Pippin Road
Pippin Road will be reduced to one lane between Compton Road and Mercury Avenue starting in mid-June 2023 through mid-July 2023 for a sewer construction project.
June 06, 2023
MSD Earns Clean Opinion from State Auditor on 2022 Financial Audit
For the 7th year in a row, MSD has received an unmodified or “clean” opinion from the State Auditor’s office for its annual financial audit. This is the highest opinion an entity can receive from the auditor’s office and means that MSD has fairly represented its financial position in accordance with general accounting principles.
April 19, 2023
Traffic Alert for Sayler Park - Improvements to CSO Outfalls off River Road
Traffic impacts will occur along River Road in Sayler Park starting in May 2023 through July 2024, pending weather and field conditions. MSD is installing new regulator structures for combined sewer overflows (CSOs) 402-406.
March 27, 2023
Notice of Construction for East End/Columbia-Tusculum - Improvements at Little Miami WWTP
MSD plans to construct a new standby electrical power station at the Little Miami Wastewater Treatment Plant (WWTP) in the East End/Columbia-Tusculum starting in early April 2023. Completion is anticipated by fall 2024, pending weather and field conditions. The project includes a new electrical room on the northeast side of the plant, among other upgrades.
March 17, 2023
Notice of Construction for Hyde Park and Linwood - Improvements to CSOs 83 and 472
MSD will begin constructing new controls at two of its combined sewer overflow (CSO) outfalls in Hyde Park and Linwood in late March 2023, with completion anticipated in March 2024.
February 16, 2024
Traffic Alert for Symmes Township - New Local Sewer on Union Cemetery Road
Union Cemetery Road in Symmes Township will be closed to thru traffic between Montgomery and Lebanon roads starting Monday, February 20, 2023, through mid-March 2023.
February 02, 2023
No Sewage Leak in Little Miami River
MSD has found no trace of sewage in the Little Miami River following a citizen report about a potential sewage leak.
January 27, 2023
MSD to Host Industry Day on February 14, 2023
MSD is hosting an Industry Day for interested contractors and consultants on February 14, 2023. The event will be held in the MSD Administration Building, 1081 Woodrow Street, Rooms 104-106 from 8:00 – 11:00 a.m.
December 16, 2022
3% Sewer Rate Increase Starts January 1, 2023
For the first time in 8 years, sewer rates will go up by 3%. This increase, which will go into effect on January 1, 2023, will cost the average single-family residential household an additional $18 a year or $1.50 a month.
December 16, 2022
Hamilton County Commissioners Approve MSD's 2023 Budgets and Sewer Rate Increase
On December 15, 2022, the Hamilton County Board of County Commissioners (BoCC) approved MSD's 2023 budgets and a 3% sewer rate increase, which will take effect January 1, 2023. MSD's Operating Budget is about $231 million, and MSD's Capital Improvement Program (CIP) budget is $140.5 million for 44 projects.
December 14, 2022
MSD Water Quality Forum - The Recovering Mill Creek
The Mill Creek, once named the most endangered urban stream in America, is on its way toward recovery. On December 14, 2022, MSD hosted a Water Quality Forum, which presented a summary of the latest biological and water quality study of the Mill Creek.
Learn more about the Mill Creek
August 18, 2022
Notice of Construction for Sayler Park - Improvements at Muddy Creek WWTP
MSD plans to upgrade the solids thickening process at the Muddy Creek Wastewater Treatment Plant (WWTP) in Sayler Park starting in mid-August 2022. Completion is anticipated by June 2024, pending weather and field conditions.
The project will upgrade the existing sludge thickening process from gravity belt thickeners to rotary drum thickeners and mitigate sludge odors in the Secondary Thickening building, among other upgrades.