Private Development Plan Review
The Environmental Division is responsible for reviewing private sewer, site and storm water management plans submitted through the City's Plans and Permits Center, including coordination with other Bureau of Engineering divisions as required.  The Environmental Division reviewed 170 site and storm water management plans in 1997.

Storm Water Management
The Environmental Division is responsible for coordinating the study, design and implementation of  a City storm water management system.  The Environmental Division is also responsible for coordinating the storm sewer system permit application process to the Ohio EPA

Sanitary Sewer Evaluation Studies
The Environmental Division is responsible for developing the scope of services and background information for the annual Sanitary Sewer Reconstruction Program.  The Environmental Division is also responsible for evaluating information from sanitary sewer flow monitors and rain gauges to develop criteria for relieving sanitary sewer system deficiencies.

Storm Water Problems
The Environmental Division provides assistance to the public and other City divisions in investigating and resolving storm water problems and complaints.

Water Pollution Control Station
The Environmental Division is responsible for preparing the scope of services for all major WPCS projects, including projects at  the Sludge Composting Facility.  The Environmental Division is responsible for performing the project management duties during the planning and design of major WPCS projects, including consultant contract administration.

Joint Economic Development Districts (JEDD)
The Environmental Division is responsible for preparing the scope of services and performing project management duties, including consultant contract administration, during the planning and design of water and sewer extension projects required under the JEDD contracts with Copley, Coventry and Springfield Townships.