For decades, sewer modeling has often focused on localized problem solving, rather than understanding full system performance. However, rapidly advancing computer technology—especially faster and cheaper computers, better graphics, and GIS—now allows sewer modeling to be applied on a system-wide scale.
CDM and the Metropolitan Sewer District of Greater Cincinnati (MSDGC) have leveraged these technological advances and pioneered a precedent-setting, system-wide model that allows the city and Hamilton County to manage its sewer system, providing an easy-to-use and exceptionally accurate source for evaluating, prioritizing, and making short- and long-term decisions that can potentially save MSDGC millions of dollars in future facility costs.
This first-of-its-kind model covers all of MSDGC's 257-square-mile sewer service area to allow integrated management of the sewer system and significantly improve environmental protection, efficiency, responsiveness, compliance, and savings. The model advances MSDGC's sewer system operation and management to a higher level than previously possible at any wastewater agency.
CDM and MSDGC's revolutionary partnering approach included a joint project office and three-tiered training program, preparing city staff at all levels—from technicians to managers—to leverage the full power of the model and achieve world-class system efficiency and regulatory compliance.