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Construction Site Runoff Is Prohibited.

Runoff carries sediment and other pollutants to storm drains and is discharged into local waterways, including lake Erie.

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Report Sewer Problems Immediately.

We stand ready to respond to emergencies.

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Experiencing Sewer-Related Problems?

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WPC customer service representatives assist the public with sewer-related concerns and they interpret and explain services. Customer service representatives also distribute permits and are liaisons between the public and WPC specialized units, such as Engineering inspectors and sewer maintenance crews.

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Current Projects

Bellaire Rd Area Sewer Project

The project involves the open-cut replacement of a combined sewer with approximately 600 feet on Bellaire Road from West 130 Street to Grimbsy Avenue, installation of a parallel combined relief sewer approximately 1,500 feet along Bellaire Road from Grimsby Avenue to Leeila Avenue, and the replac

Date Started: 02/26/2024

Date Completed: 08/22/2024

East 97 Street Sewer Project

Beginning the week of Feb. 5, Water Pollution Control will be at on East 97 Street between Quebec Avenue and Cedar Avenue on overseeing the excavation to replace approximately 1,700 feet of main sewer by contractor Fabrizi Trucking and Paving, Inc.

Date Started: 02/19/2024

Date Completed: 07/08/2024

East 39 Street Sewer Project

This project consists of replacing approximately 1,000 feet of combined main sewer on East 39 Street between Cedar Avenue and Central Avenue.

Date Completed: 05/03/2024

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Events

City of Cleveland Veterans Day Parade

Mon, 11/11/2024 - 12:30pm

Veterans Resource Fair

Wed, 11/13/2024 - 11:00am

Utility Assistance Resource Fair

Sat, 11/16/2024 - 09:00am

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Education

Protecting the environment and health of Cleveland residents and visitors is vitally important to Water Pollution Control (WPC). Therefore, an educated and informed community is crucial to the success of our efforts as the city’s stormwater manager.

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Stormwater Management

Water Pollution Control (WPC) is the stormwater manager for the City of Cleveland and is responsible for overseeing matters relating to the elimination, control and regulation of water pollution within the city limits. WPC controls water pollution with a series of proactive measures, including sewer maintenance operations, capital improvement projects, enforcement of discharge regulations and public education.