In some parts of Hamilton County, Ohio, public sewers are not available nearby for homeowners or homes were built before sewers were available. In those areas, the wastewater generated from the homes is managed by on-site household sewage treatment systems (HSTS) which include both septic tanks with leach fields and home aeration systems. These areas are considered unsewered.
The Sewer Assessment process is one means of providing sewers to unsewered properties. Property owners may petition the Board of County Commissioners of Hamilton County, Ohio to extend public sewers to their properties. Property owners agree to pay their fair share of the cost for the public sewer over a period of time.
Public sewers provide homeowners with a reliable, cost-effective sewage disposal service that protects both public health and the environment. It spares the homeowner the cost to operate, maintain and periodically replace their home sewage treatment system.
There are two types of assessment sewer projects - laterals and local sewers.
Lateral Sewer Assessments Projects (click here for more information)
A "Lateral Sewer" assessment may be requested by a single-family property where a public sewer exists and is accessible to the single-family property. One property will be benefited by an extension of a sewer lateral.
Local Sewer Assessments Projects (click here for more information)
A"Local Sewer" assessment may be requested by a property where no public sewer exists that is accessible by the property.
For any assessment sewer project, there are three main costs:
For information on assessment projects, please select from the list below.
For more information, please contact the MSD's Engineering Customer Service at (513) 557-3594 or MSDCommunications@cincinnati-oh.gov. Additional information is also available in the Downloads box to the right.
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(513) 352-4900 24/7 or online
Customer Call Center:
(513) 352-4900 24/7
Project Customer Service:
(513) 557-3594
Development Services:
(513) 244-1330
Media Inquiries:
(513) 557-7095
Email:
MSD.Communications@cincinnati-oh.gov
MSD Mailing Address:
1600 Gest St.
Cincinnati, Ohio 45204
Local Sewer Tentative Assessment & Public Hearing
MSD Rules and Regulations Section 1216
MSD Rules and Regulations Section 1805