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Cleveland's $20M Tunnel Project to Prevent Beach Sewage Overflows

9/10/2025

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The Northeast Ohio Regional Sewer District aims to prevent raw sewage discharges at Cleveland's Edgewater Beach.
A new 1,400-foot tunnel will redirect combined storm and sanitary sewage, functioning as a floodplain to eliminate overflows.
The project, costing $20 million, anticipates construction bids in late 2027 and completion by 2028.
Edgewater Beach has historically faced sewage overflow issues, leading to swimming advisories due to high E. coli levels.
Selecting an engineering firm for the final design is a key hurdle before construction begins.

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Story summary

The Northeast Ohio Regional Sewer District aims to prevent raw sewage discharges at Cleveland's Edgewater Beach.
A new 1,400-foot tunnel will redirect combined storm and sanitary sewage, functioning as a floodplain to eliminate overflows.
The project, costing $20 million, anticipates construction bids in late 2027 and completion by 2028.
Edgewater Beach has historically faced sewage overflow issues, leading to swimming advisories due to high E. coli levels.
Selecting an engineering firm for the final design is a key hurdle before construction begins.