ABOUT US

Cleveland Water Pollution Control is the sewer maintenance division and stormwater manager for the city of Cleveland, Ohio. We are responsible for the sanitary sewer and stormwater collection system and for developing, implementing and maintaining environmental stormwater compliance standards and programs, including enforcing laws related to illicit discharges.

Cleveland’s sewer system is comprised of 1,436 miles of sewer lines, more than 43,500 storm drains and 12 pump stations. WPC operations help minimize and eliminate street and basement flooding and protect local streams, the Cuyahoga River and Lake Erie from pollutants.

Customer Service

Customer Service representatives help Cleveland residents and property owners in the city with sewer-related concerns and questions.

Permits

Sewer builders and contractors repairing sewers in the city of Cleveland must have a permit from Water Pollution Control. A permit must be obtained before an excavation is made. All plans and permits must be kept at the work site at all times while the work is in progress. This is in accordance with the Cleveland Codified Ordinance, Part Five, Title VII, Section 541.05 (2F). There are no exceptions.

Obtaining Permits

Licensed sewer builders can apply for and purchase work permits in person at the Water Pollution Control Office, 12302 Kirby Ave., Cleveland, Monday through Friday from 8:00 a.m. to 5:00 p.m.

If the licensed sewer builder cannot be present, then a letter of authorization must be submitted by a representative. The letter must be on company letterhead and include:

Fees