The Division of Water Pollution Control (WPC) is responsible for cleaning and maintaining the network of sewers in the city of ClevelandThe network carries sanitary sewage, storm water and industrial waste from their points of origin to sewage processing facilities for treatment and disposal. Protecting the health and environment of City residents and visitors is vitally important. The division maintains, cleans, repairs and improves sewers and their appendages. WPC is also charged with managing and supervising matters relating to the elimination, control and regulation of water pollution within Cleveland city limits.

WPC maintains approximately 127,000 catch basins, adjoining house connections and 15 pump stations throughout the city. Utilizing divisional equipment and manpower, WPC cleans and services approximately 13,000 catch basins per year. To eliminate potential street and basement flooding WPC has established a preventive maintenance program. As part of this preventive maintenance program TV Inspection Vehicles are utilized to provide a safe and effective method for inspection of sewers and adjoining laterals. WPC also conducts a Test Tee Installation Program which extends the division’s level of service to qualified Cleveland residents.