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Program Spotlights & Video Gallery
Sewer Collection System Model
In 2003, the City embarked on creating a computer model of its sewer collection system. The primary purpose was to support development of the (2009) CSO Long Term Control Plan (LTCP), by characterizing sewer system components, improving understanding of system operations, and identifying cost effective controls. The model was used to develop the original LTCP in 2009 and for LTCP updates in 2014 and 2021. The model informs CSO project designs by identifying concerns and constraints. As the model evolves, changes to the sewer system are continually incorporated. This allows the team to identify cost-effective controls and answer complex questions.
Program SPOTlights
- Sewer Collection System Model – May 2022
- CSO LTCP Update Approved with Efficiencies, New Path Forward – Nov. 2021
- Updated Public Website Streamlines CSO Program Information – Aug. 2021
- Long Term Control Plan Updates Lead to Improved Efficiency for Omaha's CSO Program – May 2021
- CSO Program Makes Significant Improvements to Water Quality, Infrastructure – Feb. 2021
- Model Indicates Missouri River Water Quality – Nov. 2020
- SEB Spotlight: Contour Construction – Nov. 2020
- CSO Program Adapts to COVID-19 Impacts – Aug. 2020
- MRWRRF Operationally Complete – May 2020
- Collector Tunnel System Geotechnical Borings; Partnership with University of Nebraska-Lincoln Benefits CSO Program – Apr. 2020
- Runoff Restoration: A local park was restored in Nebraska to aid in reducing the overflow of raw sewage – Storm Water Solutions Magazine, Feb. 2020
- Optimization Task to Set Future Course for Program – Nov. 2019
- 2019 Flood Impacts on CSO Program Efforts – Aug. 2019
- Omaha’s Sewer Rate Increases are Lower than Projected – Aug. 2019
- South Interceptor Force Main Project Construction – May 2019
- Saddle Creek Retention Treatment Basin Project Benefits from Re-Engineering Benefits – Feb. 2019
- RNC Program Compliments CSO Program Efforts – Nov. 2018
- CSO Consent Order Amended – Aug. 2018
- Green Infrastructure Benefits Omaha’s CSO Program – May 2018
- South Interceptor Force Main Project: North Segment Construction – Feb. 2018
- Missouri River Wastewater Treatment Improvements – Nov. 2017
- Nebraska Department of Environmental Quality Approves Long Term Control Plan Modifications – Aug. 2017
- Fontenelle Park Project – May 2017
- Focus on Safety – Feb. 2017
- Spring Lake Park Project – Nov. 2016
- Adams Park Wetlands Improvement Project – Aug. 2016
- New Municipal Headworks for the Missouri River WWTP Improvements–Schedule B1 Project – June 2016
- Change, Growth On the Horizon – Lauritzen Gardens Newsletter, Fall/Winter 2012
Video Gallery
Green Infrastructure
This two-minute animation, suggested for kids 10 and older, explains what green infrastructure is, where it can be seen in our community, and how it contributes to the CSO Program's goal of reducing bacteria in our rivers and streams.
Infraestructura verde
Esta animación de dos minutos, sugerida para niños mayores de 10 años, explica qué es la infraestructura verde, dónde se puede ver en nuestra comunidad y cómo contribuye a la OSC. El objetivo del programa es reducir las bacterias en nuestros ríos y arroyos.
Outreach: World O' Water
By promoting education about stormwater and its impact on communities, people can better understand the need for green infrastructure and why they are worth the investment long-term.
Program Overview
Clean Solutions for Omaha works to make our rivers and streams cleaner and safer for everyone in Omaha. Check out this video to learn more about our goals and the impact of our projects in the community.
Reseña del programa
Esta animación de dos minutos, sugerida para niños de 10 años en adelante, ofrece una descripción general del Programa CSO, lo que sucede cuando llueve y lo que está haciendo la Ciudad para evitar que las bacterias entren en nuestros ríos y arroyos.
Separación de alcantarillado
Esta animación de tres minutos, sugerida para niños mayores de 10 años, explica la historia del sistema de alcantarillado de Omaha, lo que sucede cuando está sobrecargado por el clima húmedo y ¡cómo los proyectos de separación de alcantarillado contribuyen al CSO El objetivo del programa de reducir las bacterias en nuestro río y arroyos.
Sewer Separation
This three-minute animation, suggested for kids 10 and older, explains the history of Omaha’s sewer system, what happens when it is overloaded by wet weather, and how sewer separation projects contribute to the CSO! Program’s goal of reducing bacteria in our river and streams.
What is a CSO?
