MSD is hard at work upgrading the public sewer system. Find an MSD project across Hamilton County.
Learn moreView our Combined Sewer Overflow (CSO) Activity Map to find out which CSO outfalls in MSD's service area are suspected to be actively overflowing or were recently active (within the last 72 hours).
Learn moreMSD's SBU program provides assistance to customers who have experienced sewer backups from the public sewer.
MSD offers a Customer Assistance Program (CAP) to help low-income senior citizens pay their sewer bills.
MSD is implementing a Wet Weather Program to reduce sewer overflows into local rivers and streams.
MSD is building a "Smart Sewer" system that is helping to reduce sewer overflows into our creeks and rivers.
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The Mill Creek, once named the most endangered urban stream in America, is on the road toward recovery.
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July 09, 2024
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:
July 09, 2024
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
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.