Operates as a regional wastewater treatment agency that transports and treats wastewater in the Greater Cleveland area. Regulates storm and sanitary collection facilities, operates three waste water treatment plants, and maintains major sewer intercepts within the larger sewer system. Monitors the water quality at area beaches and posts the results for the public on the agency website and through signage at beaches. Accepts complaints about illegal dumping into the sewer system and odors coming from the sewers. Responsible for the development and implementation of a regional storm and flood control plan. In case of basement flooding, will send an inspector to the site to determine if blockage or break is in the main sewer line (for example, the storm sewer in the street) or on private property (from the curb to the house). Can only address issues with Sewer District owned sewer line. The sewer line from the curb to the house is the homeowners' responsibility.

Provides inspection of basement with standing water to assess the cause of the backup. If possible, will snake line to clear blockage.

Provides financial assistance to property owners to install corrective measures to prevent basement flooding caused by sanitary sewer backups; • first $1,000 of eligible work is covered by the City. • second $1,000 of eligible work is matched 50/50 up to a total of $1,500 maximum grant amount; the grant is not repaid in any way. • grant maximum is $2000 for Homestead Exempt (property tax status) and/or recipients of the Home Energy Assistance Program (HEAP/PIPP). • reimbursement requests may be submitted in the form of paid invoices and are prioritized similarly to applications.

Flood plain management.

Provides inspection of sewer and wastewater related basement and street flooding to assess the cause of the backup and determine if the city is responsible for repair.

Operates and maintains the City’s storm water drainage system.

Offers storm sewer maintenance in the city of Oberlin.

Provides inspection of sewer and wastewater related basement and street flooding to assess the cause of the backup and determine if the city is responsible for repair.

Helps contractors/developers/homeowners to use the most effective conservation practices on construction and existing sites.