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A Flood Watch is in effect for the Cincinnati area from noon today through Wednesday evening. The Cincinnati area may be hit by heavy rains (up to 1-2 inches) that could result in sewer overflows into local creeks and rivers and sewer backups into buildings.

If you experience a sewer backup in your home or business, here are five things you need to know:

1. You can report a sewer backup 24/7 to MSD at (513) 352-4900 or msdgc.org/sbu
2. MSD investigates every report of a sewer backup to determine whether it's eligible for assistance through our Sewer Backup (SBU) Program.
3. MSD provides professional cleaning services at no charge to eligible property owners and tenants.
4. MSD offers reimbursement for eligible damages from sewer backups caused by the MSD public sewer.
5. When a sewer backup or water intrusion is not caused by the MSD public sewer,  the property owner is often responsible for the cleanup and/or repairs.

NOTE: Heavy rains can also lead to runoff and flooding in spots. Please visit the City of Cincinnati's Stormwater Management Utility (SMU) webpage for information on how to reduce street and property flooding.

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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:

1. You can report a sewer backup 24/7 to MSD at (513) 352-4900 or msdgc.org/sbu
2. MSD investigates every report of a sewer backup to determine whether it's eligible for assistance through our Sewer Backup (SBU) Program.
3. MSD provides professional cleaning services at no charge to eligible property owners and tenants.
4. MSD offers reimbursement for eligible damages from sewer backups caused by the MSD public sewer.
5. When a sewer backup or water intrusion is not caused by the MSD public sewer,  the property owner is often responsible for the cleanup and/or repairs.

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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.

View the proposed Phase 2B Plan

Learn about MSD's wet weather Program Plan

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.

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MSD is repairing a deep building sewer on Paradrome Street in Mt. Adams. The work began June 10 and could take up to three weeks to complete, pending weather and field conditions. 

Traffic will be maintained but there could be delays. No street parking will be allowed for the duration of the project.

For the 8th year in a row, MSD has received an unmodified or “clean” opinion from the State Auditor’s office for its annual financial audit. This is the highest opinion an entity can receive from the auditor’s office and means that MSD has fairly represented its financial position in accordance with general accounting principles. 

View the 2023 audit report

MSD will begin lining sewers along Overlook Avenue, Rulison Avenue, and Olivia Lane in West Price Hill in mid June. Flaggers will direct traffic on these roadways as construction progresses. 

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MSD will begin lining sewers along Clifton Avenue in Clifton in early June. Southbound Clifton Avenue will be reduced to one lane in segments between 2707 Clifton Avenue and Dixmyth Avenue as construction progresses. 

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The Hamilton County Board of County Commissioners (BoCC) will hold a public hearing Thursday, May 23, 2024, on their proposed Phase 2B plan for MSD's Wet Weather Program (Consent Decree).

The hearing will begin at 1:15 p.m. in Room 603 of the Todd B. Portune Center for County Government, 138 E. Court Street (45202).

View the BoCC's Phase 2B Proposed Plan Summary

Visit the BoCC website for more information

Heavy rain is predicted in the Cincinnati area today. These weather conditions could 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:

1. You can report a sewer backup 24/7 to MSD at (513) 352-4900 or msdgc.org/sbu
2. MSD investigates every report of a sewer backup to determine whether it's eligible for assistance through our Sewer Backup (SBU) Program.
3. MSD provides professional cleaning services at no charge to eligible property owners and tenants.
4. MSD offers reimbursement for eligible damages from sewer backups caused by the MSD public sewer.
5. When a sewer backup or water intrusion is not caused by the MSD public sewer,  the property owner is often responsible for the cleanup and/or repairs.

View the press release

Heavy rain has occurred over the last 24 hours in the Cincinnati area. These weather conditions could 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:

1. You can report a sewer backup 24/7 to MSD at (513) 352-4900 or msdgc.org/sbu
2. MSD investigates every report of a sewer backup to determine whether it's eligible for assistance through our Sewer Backup (SBU) Program.
3. MSD provides professional cleaning services at no charge to eligible property owners and tenants.
4. MSD offers reimbursement for eligible damages from sewer backups caused by the MSD public sewer.
5. When a sewer backup or water intrusion is not caused by the MSD public sewer,  the property owner is often responsible for the cleanup and/or repairs.

View the press release

Heavy rain has occurred over the last 24 hours in the Cincinnati area. These weather conditions could 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:

1. You can report a sewer backup 24/7 to MSD at (513) 352-4900 or msdgc.org/sbu
2. MSD investigates every report of a sewer backup to determine whether it's eligible for assistance through our Sewer Backup (SBU) Program.
3. MSD provides professional cleaning services at no charge to eligible property owners and tenants.
4. MSD offers reimbursement for eligible damages from sewer backups caused by the MSD public sewer.
5. When a sewer backup or water intrusion is caused by a private issue, the property owner is responsible for the cleanup and/or repairs.

View the press release

A portion of the Ohio River Trail in the East End will temporarily close in early April 2024 for about a month while the Metropolitan Sewer District of Greater Cincinnati (MSD) installs permanent bypass piping underneath the path.

The trail closure is between Wilmer Avenue and Carrel Street. Visitors to the trail will be detoured via Airport Road; detour signage will be posted.

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MSD plans to construct a paved access driveway for sewer maintenance in Carthage starting in late March 2024. Completion is anticipated by fall 2024, pending weather and field conditions.

MSD plans to upgrade an existing maintenance building at its Wastewater Collection (WWC) facility in Hartwell starting in late March 2024. Completion is anticipated by January 2025, pending weather and field conditions. The project includes construction of a new maintenance bay with an addition for office space and a new roof, among other upgrades.

Werk Road will close to thru traffic between Westbourne Drive and Ebenezer Lane in Green Township during daylight hours on Saturday, March 23, 2024, and Sunday, March 24, 2024, to install a sewer line across the roadway. A detour will be in place for thru traffic via Lawrence Road.

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MSD plans to construct a new local sewer and lateral sewer at 1250 Devils Backbone Road in Delhi Township starting in early March 2024. This project is part of our Sewer Assessment Program to bring public sewer service to unsewered areas. The work is anticipated to be completed by May 2024, pending weather and field conditions.

MSD plans to upgrade the existing standby electrical power system and the existing electrical distribution loop at the Mill Creek Wastewater Treatment Plant (WWTP) in Lower Price Hill starting in February 2024. Completion is anticipated by spring 2026, pending weather and field conditions.