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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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MILL CREEK'S JOURNEY TOWARD RECOVERY
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April 29, 2025
Sewer Backup? 5 Things You Need to Know to Prepare and Report
The Cincinnati area may be hit by heavy rains today and overnight. 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
- 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 resources are available at msdgc.org/SBUResources
April 07, 2025
Notice of Construction and Traffic Alert for CUF - Sewer Work on Central Parkway
Northbound Central Parkway, north of W. McMillan Street in the CUF neighborhood of Cincinnati, will be reduced to one lane starting the week of April 7 for 2-3 months as MSD replaces a deteriorated sewer line.
The project is expected to be completed by or before September 2025, pending weather and field conditions.
April 03, 2025
How to Prevent Sewer Backups: Tips and Resource Materials
The Cincinnati area may be hit by heavy rains this week and weekend (up to 5 inches or more) that could result in sewer overflows into local creeks and rivers and sewer backups into buildings.
Here's information to help you understand why a sewer backup or water intrusion occurred, prevent them from occurring, and protect your property.