tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-26037117623096929362013-05-24T09:10:53.925-04:00Official blog of the Northeast Ohio Regional Sewer DistrictNortheast Ohio Regional Sewer Districtnoreply@blogger.comBlogger229125tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2603711762309692936.post-46652517052599456492013-05-24T09:05:00.000-04:002013-05-24T09:10:53.939-04:002013-05-24T09:10:53.939-04:00

Jenni didn't change her number, but she did change her name. The 18-inch alligator our sewer maintenance crews rescued from Big Creek near Jennings Road in Cleveland last November has been living comfortably with Cleveland Metroparks Zoo, and one of her rescuers got to visit her recently. George Uhl—a Sewer Systems Maintenance and Operation supervisor who responded to his crew's call that

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If Captain America and Nick Fury need to adjust their Cleveland filming schedules anticipating rain this week and are suddenly faced with time to kill—I mean geez how much time can one spend in a commissary tent?—I'm just going to put this out there: We'd be happy to welcome them on a plant tour. I know, I know, these guys are busy, but hey, Hollywood might even find inspiration for a future

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Local beaches will be flowing with activity this summer, above and beyond the dog-paddling of local swimmers. On Monday, May 20, the Northeast Ohio Regional Sewer District resumed daily testing at Edgewater, Villa Angela, and Euclid beaches to determine water quality as we prepare for the start of beach season Memorial Day weekend. There are very few agencies across the US that test

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"16 reasons Cleveland is not as bad as you think"? We guess 16 is a fine place to start, but the list could go on and on, and there are a few glaring omissions. This week, Buzzfeed posted a fun piece with that title, noting examples like Charles Ramsey's heroics, our Millionaire's Row past, homegrown celebs, and 21,000 acres of glorious Cleveland Metroparks. Plus the Hollywood attention we're

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Sure, we have a Pick Up Poop! campaign for your dog, but you'd need a whooooole lot of baggies for droppings this big. We're excited about our latest educational partnership with the Cleveland Metroparks Zoo and their new Dinosaurs! exhibit that opened last week. And the graphic below is just a part of the outreach we're using to make some of the connections between these thunder lizards'

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Meet Hank. He's a #blueheeler... Same color as me! Want to help @clevelandapl help PUPs? 216.566.PETS. #DogsCantFlush twitter.com/wallywaterdrop… — Spokesdrop, NEORSD (@wallywaterdrop) May 10, 2013 A group of Sewer District volunteers are taking calls at Q104's and Cleveland APL's Pledge For Pets Radiothon today, an event we've supported for several years in connection with our Pick Up Poop! (

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There are words, phrases, or intonations we hear that instantly harken us back to our mothers, grandmothers, aunts, or other influential women in our lives. This Mother's Day, we're looking at some of the most common mom-isms and seeing a very distinctive connection to our industry. Moms know what they're talking about. 1. Make sure you wash behind your ears. Face it, most kids love dirt,

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Let your friends know that picking up doo is the right thing to do. We're supporting the Q104/Cleveland Animal Protective League Pledge For Pets Radiothon this Friday, and we want to share the love of our Pick Up Poop! (PUP) campaign with you. Just subscribe to our email list below and you'll be entered to win a PUP Stuff Prize Pack, including some of our most popular PUP items, along

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Many Americans take the train or ride an elevator to work. These, however, are a bit more unconventional. WKYC's Chris Tye visited our Euclid Creek Tunnel shaft site at Nine Mile Creek last week, and Bob Auber, Doug Gabriel, and Kellie Rotunno took him on a journey few people ever get to make as he visited our tunnel boring machine at work hundreds of feet underground. The Euclid Creek

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Drought conditions in Texas have led the El Paso Water Utilities head to speak the unspeakable: the idea of [cue dramatic music] "direct potable water reuse." In many media circles, it's referred to as water recycling, or "toilet to tap." The National Association of Clean Water Agencies shared the link, and it followed a related recent tweet by author and speaker Rose George: The truth is,

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Great weather, great cause, and a great venue came together for this year's EarthFest presented by Earth Day Coalition, an annual celebration of the environment and sustainability.The Sewer District was proud to sponsor the event, highlighting our water-quality work and green-infrastructure investments. Here are just some of the day's festivities.

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Consider it a two-for-one deal. One of our latest green projects is nearing completion in University Circle, a Courtyard by Marriott parking lot that will reduce stormwater runoff and cut sewer contributions by more than one million gallons per year. The work is a Project Clean Lake green-infrastructure project because it will reduce combined sewer overflows to nearby Doan Brook. But it

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If you flush your old drugs, there's a better and safer way to get rid of them. The Drug Enforcement Administration (DEA) has scheduled another National Prescription Drug Take-Back Day which will take place on Saturday, April 27, 2013, from 10:00 a.m. to 2:00 p.m. This is a great opportunity for residents with unwanted, outdated, or unused prescription drugs to safely dispose of those

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Those who fish for sport might consider this cheating. For us, it's science. One of the exhibits we'll have on display at Earth Day Coalition's EarthFest 2013 at the Cuyahoga County Fairgrounds this Sunday will be our electrofishing boat. It's a craft we use to stun fish with a jolt of electricity: Why? As we said, it's for science. We stun the fish in order to collect and study them.

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It's a week of heroes, across America and here in Northeast Ohio. Sure, today marks Superman's 75th birthday, and Cleveland—where co-creators Jerry Siegel and Joe Shuster gave life to the Man of Steel—has marked the week with #SuperCle photos and stories from across the region and an official Superman Day commemoration this afternoon. Cleveland is also preparing for the return of Captain

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Incinerating with sustainability in mind? Yes, you read that correctly. The Sewer District is nearing completion on its LEED-certified Renewable Energy Facility (or REF), the future energy-generating home of three new incinerators that will burn biosolids more efficiently with less resources. The new REF will be up and running later this summer, and we'll feature the project at this Sunday's

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Following the success of our #WaitToTweet infographic about toilets, toilet-texting, and wastewater treatment, our latest attempt celebrates the Cleveland Indians' opening day April 8. It gives "Going, going, gone." an entirely new meaning.

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These crews have the suckiest jobs on our team. At least the suckiest trucks. When it comes to sewer blockages and cleanouts, our Sewer System Maintenance and Operation crews use these huge vacuum trucks—called jet vacs—to get the job done. You may have seen ones like it around your neighborhood or even at our Open House if you've been there before, but you'll have another chance this

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When it comes to reducing runoff, you might want to consider a hole new direction. Customers in our service area are getting their first look at their property's stormwater charges, and we've received many calls from customers wondering how they can reduce their fees. It all comes down to reducing stormwater runoff on your property. And if you are looking to make property improvements this

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In what could be out biggest announcement in years, we are proud to announce our support of Pollution Appreciation Day, an effort to raise awareness of the benefits of pollution in every day life. Today is the first celebration of this new annual campaign, an effort that was inspired by the success of World Water Day March 22. "Think of the investments the Sewer District is making in clean

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March 22 was World Water Day, an event to draw attention to water and sanitation issues around the globe. We were proud to help bring more than 300 students to the Greater Cleveland Aquarium, an educational event coordinated by Drink Local. Drink Tap. Here's why, and here are some of the day's photos. Students arrived early to tour the aquarium and learn about our own urban water cycle

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Animal House, 1978, Universal Pictures. Maybe our improved grades will keep us off of double secret probation. Last week, the American Society of Civil Engineers released its latest Report Card for America's Infrastructure. The nation's 2013 grade came in at a D+, at least slightly higher than its 2009 D- average. Ohio's infrastructure—airports, dams, education, water/sewer, energy, roads,

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When it comes to cinema and creativity, the Cleveland International Film Festival offers independent-movie buffs the best seat in the house. Of course, we're biased and thought our seats were the best in the house [...insert pause...], but we'll give the credit to CIFF as the Film Festival returns next month. The Sewer District supports the Cleveland International Film Festival—April 3-14—

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The Sewer District has completed a new Strategic Plan for 2013-2016. Our devotion to enhancing quality of life in the region and protecting its water resources remains the core function of the organization, and customer service and community partnerships will be critical as we move through the next four years. The Strategic Plan outlines five areas of strategic focus: Operational Excellence,

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Genius. In a region where the annual rainfall is practically zero, but the atmospheric humidity is 98%, a university designed a billboard that draws potable water out of the air. Here's more on the story. Very fitting as we prepare to celebrate World Water Day this Friday.

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