Stormwater + Infrastructure

Planning + Development Stormwater Drainage System (SDS) reviews, approves, and inspects all new developments for storm water management and floodplain management requirements in the unincorporated areas of Hamilton County.

Planning + Development Water Supply regulates water line installation thru the Petition Process within the unincorporated areas of Hamilton County.

Planning + Development Field Operations installs and repairs fire hydrants, storm sewers, and investigates storm water drainage concerns within the unincorporated County limits.

Stormwater + Infrastructure is comprised of the following sections:

• Investigates storm water drainage problems
• Snow removal for county facilities
• Repair and replace public storm sewers and fire hydrants

• Examines and reviews construction documents
• Conduct field investigation
• Enforce the Flood Plain Management Rules and Regulations

• Create and maintain the Special Flood Hazard Area, Storm Sewers, and Storm Water Detention Geodatabases
• Utilizes the Cincinnati Area Geographic Information System (CAGIS)

• Regulates, reviews, and approves storm water management
• Review and inspect Hamilton County Storm Waters & District, Post-Construction Regulations and Stream Corridor Regulations

• If you have questions about connecting to an existing water main, please contact the Greater Cincinnati Water Works at (513) 591-7700
• Handles projects involving domestic water service and fire protection
• Install water mains