Division Of Water

Division of Water is a municipal utility operated by the City of Cleveland, Ohio, responsible for providing water services to the city and surrounding communities. As a public entity, it receives federal contract and grant awards to support infrastructure improvements, environmental initiatives, and public safety efforts. The Division of Water manages the city's water supply, treatment, and distribution systems, serving over 1.5 million customers across 80 communities in Northeast Ohio.

Through federal contract awards, the Division of Water has provided various services to support federal agencies and their operations in the Cleveland area. A notable example is the $1.2 million Other Transaction Agreement awarded by the Department of Homeland Security's Transportation Security Administration to establish a Law Enforcement Officer Reimbursement Program at Cleveland Hopkins International Airport. This agreement, running from January 2021 to March 2022, aimed to enhance aviation security by leveraging local law enforcement resources. Additionally, the Division received a $757,500 Other Transaction Agreement from the TSA to provide explosives detection canine teams and related services for the National Explosives Detection Canine Team Program over a five-year period ending in June 2025. These contracts demonstrate the Division's role in supporting federal security initiatives beyond its primary water utility functions.

The Division of Water has also been active in securing federal grant awards to support various community and environmental initiatives. A significant recent award is a $426,201 Cooperative Agreement from the USDA's Natural Resources Conservation Service to develop a residential composting program aimed at reducing food waste in landfills. This two-year project, starting in June 2024, focuses on workforce development, community education, and partnerships to create sustainable waste management solutions. The Division has also received a $500,000 grant from the EPA to conduct brownfield assessments, characterizations, and cleanup planning activities in Cleveland from 2023 to 2027. Furthermore, as part of the City of Cleveland, the Division of Water has been involved in broader initiatives such as the $1.82 million grant from the Department of Transportation to design and pilot an intelligent traffic signal system, and a $1.99 million grant from the Department of Justice to implement the Cleveland Thrive initiative for violence reduction. These diverse grant awards highlight the Division's engagement in projects that extend beyond water management to encompass environmental sustainability, public safety, and urban development.