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View 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).
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LICK RUN GREENWAY
Visit the Lick Run Greenway, Cincinnati’s newest urban recreational space!
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MILL CREEK'S JOURNEY TOWARD RECOVERY
The Mill Creek, once named the most endangered urban stream in America, is on the road toward recovery.
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THE LATEST
News & Announcements
March 05, 2026
Sewer Backup? 5 Things You Need to Know to Prevent and Report
The Cincinnati area has been hit by a lot of rain over the past several days. Here are 5 things you need to know to help prevent sewer backups (SBUs) or water intrusion and report an incident if it occurs.
- You can help prevent sewer backups and water intrusion by taking action before the storm hits. Visit msdgc.org/SBU-Resources
- Report possible sewer backups 24/7 to MSD at (513) 352-4900 or msdgc.org/sbu
- MSD will investigate every report of a possible sewer backup
- MSD will provide documentation of their visit
- Additional information is available at msdgc.org/SBU
January 05, 2026
MSD to Host Industry Day on January 14, 2026
MSD is hosting its annual Industry Day for interested contractors and consultants on January 14, 2026. 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 2026 look ahead for projects and contracts.
December 18, 2025
2026 Budgets & Sewer Rate Revision Approved
The Hamilton County Commissioners approved MSD's 2026 budgets. MSD's Operating Budget is $255.9 million, and MSD's Capital Budget is $153.6 million.
The Commissioners also approved an adjustment to the Commodity Charge, which will take effect January 1, 2026. With this change, residential sewer bills will generally stay the same or see a modest decrease. Industrial and commercial bills may see an increase depending on water usage.