Flow meters will assess sewer system performance in Ohio

In Middleburg Heights, Ohio, sanitary sewers, laterals, and manholes in the Newton Road/Elmdale Road neighborhood have been relined. Flow monitoring will soon assess if this work has reduced basement flooding. Five flow meters will be installed for three months to gather data on the sewer system's performance during storms. This information will help determine if a new relief sewer is needed. The flow monitoring project costs $125,000 and is essential for securing funding if further action is required. City officials view this as a significant step in addressing the flooding issue.