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Nov 24

Yes, Brown Friday is a thing.

It’s not about the gingerbread, or the holiday deals. It’s about the drains. Here’s how to protect yours. — Plumbers refer to the Friday after Thanksgiving as Brown Friday because of the surge of holiday calls they receive. Most are related to sink issues but toilets also end up on their priority lists. Are they all directly due to a surge in plumbing issues on thanksgiving?Maybe yes, maybe no. …

Tips

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Yes, Brown Friday is a thing.
Yes, Brown Friday is a thing.
Tips

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Oct 27

Ranking “1989 (Taylor’s Version)” tracks based solely on their connection to sewer infrastructure

A totally normal thing to do. — We process nearly 200 million gallons of water a day, which may pale in comparison to the emotions we’re working through in light of Taylor Swift’s “1989 (Taylor’s Version)” dropping last night. Now that we’ve had a chance to reflect on what’s really important, here are our top 10 tracks…

Pop Culture

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Ranking “1989 (Taylor’s Version)” tracks based solely on their connection to sewer infrastructure
Ranking “1989 (Taylor’s Version)” tracks based solely on their connection to sewer infrastructure
Pop Culture

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Oct 26

Federal support, partnership boosts critical Cuyahoga River cleanup

New EPA program will fix legacy pollution problem, bring Cuyahoga River one step closer to removal of the Gorge Dam — Yesterday, the US Environmental Protection Agency announced a new program partnership that will eliminate legacy pollution on the Cuyahoga River and move it one step closer to the removal of the century-old Gorge Dam. EPA Regional Administrator and Great Lakes National Program Manager Debra Shore announced the $100 million agreement…

Infrastructure

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Federal support, partnership boosts critical Cuyahoga River cleanup
Federal support, partnership boosts critical Cuyahoga River cleanup
Infrastructure

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Oct 11

Snap, smash, report: What to do about the invasive spotted lanternfly

The spotted lanternfly, a new invasive insect native to China, is beginning to spread throughout Ohio and efforts are underway to stop it. Spotted lanternflies, or SLF, have been reported in at least eight Ohio counties and identified in multiple green infrastructure sites we manage. These insects feed on the…

Nature

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Snap, smash, report: What to do about the invasive spotted lanternfly
Snap, smash, report: What to do about the invasive spotted lanternfly
Nature

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Sep 22

7 things you need to know when you head to Clean Water Fest

Our annual event can draw thousands of guests. If you are one of them, these tips will help you make the most of your day. — Clean Water Fest is the biggest festival of its kind all year long. In this day filled with free and educational fun for all ages, we want you to have the best experience possible. Here are seven tips that will help make this fest the best you’ve ever attended. Plan ahead. We…

Education

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7 things you need to know when you head to Clean Water Fest
7 things you need to know when you head to Clean Water Fest
Education

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Aug 24

Storm, severity trigger sewer overflow at Edgewater Beach

Swimming advisory posted, more than 300 million gallons treated following Wednesday downpours — The Northeast Ohio Regional Sewer District has posted a public advisory at Edgewater Beach due to a combined sewer overflow (CSO) event Wednesday night, August 23. This was the third overflow event at this location in 2023 resulting from a deluge that overwhelmed the sewer system capacity, discharging a combination…

Infrastructure

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Storm, severity trigger sewer overflow at Edgewater Beach
Storm, severity trigger sewer overflow at Edgewater Beach
Infrastructure

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Aug 4

$14.9 million headed to communities to improve local sewer systems

Since 2016, NEORSD grants have supported more than $77 million in local infrastructure, regional benefits — Cleveland (Aug. 4, 2023) — The Northeast Ohio Regional Sewer District’s Board of Trustees awarded 17 grants worth nearly $15 million to improve local infrastructure with regional water-quality benefits. The Member Community Infrastructure Program (MCIP) provides funding to member communities and eligible political subdivisions for sewer infrastructure rehabilitation, replacement and…

Infrastructure

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$14.9 million headed to communities to improve local sewer systems
$14.9 million headed to communities to improve local sewer systems
Infrastructure

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Jul 21

Downpour causes combined sewer overflow at Edgewater Beach

Sewer District issues advisory after storm discharged combined sewage into Lake Erie — The Northeast Ohio Regional Sewer District will post a public advisory at Edgewater Beach due to a combined sewer overflow (CSO) event July 20. The last Edgewater overflow occurred on August 29 under similar conditions, resulting from a large storm that exceeded the capacity of the sewer system, discharging a…

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Downpour causes combined sewer overflow at Edgewater Beach
Downpour causes combined sewer overflow at Edgewater Beach

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Jul 19

How would a utility cash out a billion-dollar lottery jackpot?

I asked our CFO how we’d spend a sudden billion-dollar windfall. Hypothetically. He had ideas. — What could a utility do with a billion dollars of lottery winnings? First of all, it would never happen. We don’t play the lottery. …

Infrastructure

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How would a utility cash out a billion-dollar lottery jackpot?
How would a utility cash out a billion-dollar lottery jackpot?
Infrastructure

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Jul 12

$5 million state grant will help fix failing culvert

Ohio BUILDS grant will fund more than half of total project cost — A critical culvert repair project already underway will get funding help from the State of Ohio as the work moves towards completion later this year. Last week, Governor Mike DeWine’s Ohio BUILDS (Broadband, Utilities, and Infrastructure for Local Development Success) water infrastructure grant program, administered through the Ohio Department of…

Infrastructure

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$5 million state grant will help fix failing culvert
$5 million state grant will help fix failing culvert
Infrastructure

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