The Stormwater Management Utility is a division of the Greater Cincinnati Water Works for the City of Cincinnati.
SMU protects the lives and property of the citizens of Cincinnati by capturing, controlling, and conveying stormwater runoff safely and efficiently in the City of Cincinnati. SMU has a “cradle to grave” responsibility for its stormwater drainage assets – planning, design, construction, operation maintenance, and decommissioning.
SMU’s work is funded from the stormwater ratepayers within the City of Cincinnati.
SMU Does Manage:
- More than 300 miles of storm sewers
- Approximately 30,500 inlet and intake structures
- More than 6,000 storm sewer manholes
- The Mill Creek Barrier Dam
- Four (4) Pump Stations
SMU Does NOT Manage:
- Sanitary sewers (wastewater) and Combined sewers (sanitary and stormwater in the same pipe). The Metropolitan Sewer District of Greater Cincinnati (http://msdgc.org) is responsible for those systems.
- Creeks, streams, and swales on private property. The respective property owner is responsible for maintaining the portion of the creek, stream, or swale that is on their property. These waterways must be kept clear of debris and open to full water flow to minimize flood impacts.
Call (513) 591-5050 or email StormwaterManagement@cincinnati-oh.gov to report any clogged, damaged, or contaminated storm water inlets.