The combined sewer outfall at Edgewater Beach was activated after heavy rainfall moved through the area on July 16, 2025, prompting officials to issue a public advisory.Peter Krouse, cleveland.com
CLEVELAND, Ohio — The Northeast Ohio Regional Sewer District has issued a public advisory for Edgewater Beach after a combined sewer overflow discharged untreated sewage and stormwater into Lake Erie on Wednesday evening.
The overflow exceeded the sewer system’s capacity, forcing a mix of stormwater and sewage into the lake near the popular beach.
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