The article discusses the ongoing efforts and challenges related to Project Clean Lake, an infrastructure initiative launched in 2011 to address pollution and sewage overflow in the Cuyahoga River and Lake Erie. Despite previous reconstruction efforts, issues with sewage overflow persist during heavy rain, leading to water contamination and beach closures. The Northeast Ohio Sewer District is working to reduce sewage overflow by modifying sensors and redirecting overflow to the treatment plant. The Cleveland Water Alliance is also contributing by developing new technology to quickly alert officials about potential bacteria-filled waters resulting from overflows. Despite progress, substantial investments are still needed to improve the region's sewer and water infrastructure, given the significance of these resources.
Learn more in this recent news report featuring CWA's Samantha Martin.
