Why Northeast Ohio homes are different
Lake Erie drives much of the risk here: lake-effect snow and ice dams in the snowbelt east of Cleveland (Lake, Geauga, and Ashtabula counties), strong winds along the shoreline, and summer thunderstorms with hail. Many older cities and inner-ring suburbs have aging or combined sewers, and the sewer backup risk in basements with floor drains is real. The Northeast Ohio Regional Sewer District (NEORSD) serves Cleveland and many Cuyahoga County suburbs, while cities such as Lakewood, Euclid, Elyria, Kent, and Barberton run their own treatment plants.
Cuyahoga County
- Parma, OH (about 7 mi from Cleveland)
- Lakewood, OH (about 5 mi from Cleveland)
- Euclid, OH (about 11 mi from Cleveland)
- Cleveland Heights, OH (about 7 mi from Cleveland)
- Shaker Heights, OH (about 8 mi from Cleveland)
- Strongsville, OH (about 15 mi from Cleveland)
- Westlake, OH (about 12 mi from Cleveland)
- North Olmsted, OH (about 13 mi from Cleveland)
- Solon, OH (about 15 mi from Cleveland)
Lake County
Lorain County
Medina County
Summit County
Portage County
Geauga County
Ashtabula County
Erie County
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Frequently asked questions
Which Northeast Ohio cities do you serve?
We connect homeowners in Cleveland and its suburbs and in cities within about 60 miles, including Parma, Lakewood, Euclid, Cleveland Heights, Shaker Heights, Strongsville, Westlake, North Olmsted, Mentor, Willoughby, Painesville, Elyria, and more.
Is sewer backup common in Greater Cleveland?
Older cities and inner-ring suburbs with aging or combined sewers can see basement backups during intense storms. Standard Ohio homeowners policies usually exclude sewer backup unless you add a backup endorsement.
Who handles sewers in my Cleveland-area city?
Many Cuyahoga County communities are served by the Northeast Ohio Regional Sewer District for treatment, but local sewer lines are usually maintained by your city. Report a backup to your city service department first.
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