Environmental Stewardship, Fiscal Responsibility

US EPA Visit Brings Spotlight to MSD Sustainable Infrastructure Efforts
MSD's Lower Mill Creek combined sewer system and local rain garden among the highlights of May 24 visit by US EPA Acting Assistant Administrator for Water, Nancy Stoner.

MSD-UC Team Awarded EPA Grant to Turn Sewer Grease into Biodiesel
The US EPA has awarded an $87,000 grant to a team of faculty, students, and staff from the University of Cincinnati and MSD to turn sewer grease into biodiesel.

Public Hearing
June 27, 2012: Hearing regarding Batavia Road Local Sewer project.

Sewer Officials Lobby Federal Policymakers for Flexibility and Rate Relief
Leaders from the Hamilton County Commission and the MSD are teaming up with community leaders from around the United States to fight for policy flexibility and prioritized spending for federally mandated Consent Decrees. Learn more...

South Fairmount Plans in the News
MSD's proposals to address Mill Creek Combined Sewer Overflow (CSO) issues were the subject of a recent report on Local 12.

2012 National Environmental Achievement Award
NACWA has selected MSD to receive a 2012 National Environmental Achievement Award in the Public Information & Education - Educational Program category for the Lick Run Public Information & Education Project. View the award letter.

The Metropolitan Sewer District of Greater Cincinnati (known as MSD or MSDGC) serves the wastewater removal and treatment needs of residents and businesses in Hamilton County, Ohio. The Board of County Commissioners of Hamilton County, Ohio created the sewer district in 1968. They fund and set policy for the district's operations. On April 10, 1968, they established a 50-year contractual arrangement with the City of Cincinnati, for the management of MSD's daily operations and sustainability.

MSD's employees work at facilities located throughout the county, and provide service to customers in most of the county's municipalities and townships as well as in the City of Cincinnati. Read More

Excellence in Management

MSD has been again nationally recognized for Excellence in Management by NACWA, effective through 2014. MSD has now earned this prestigious designation three consecutive times beginning in 2005. This award honors MSD management and staff for their significant efforts toward improved efficiency and effectiveness.

Student Intern Academy 2012

Applications for the 2012 session of the Student Intern Academy are now closed. Area high school students are vying for opportunities to gain work experience this summer in a range of professional and technical fields. Frequently Asked Questions are answered in the 2012 SIA FAQ.

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MSD has exciting careers in civil, industrial, mechanical, chemical, and environmental engineering and other technical and scientific fields. The Metropolitan Sewer District of Greater Cincinnati (MSD) is community oriented and focused on environmental excellence. MSD is also a great place to work! Learn more about MSD Career Opportunities.

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