MSD's Organization
MSD is a county sewer district established on April 10, 1968; prior to 1968, the County and the City maintained separate sewage operations. A 50-year contractual arrangement provides for City staff to manage and administer MSD’s operations. The Board of Hamilton County Commissioners approves MSD’s capital budget and the rate plan, sets sewer rates, and adopts policies for MSD governance. MSD is funded by customer sewer rates and does not receive tax money or appropriations to pay for operations or improvements. MSD participates in state and federal grant and loan programs to help maintain affordable sewer rates and is committed to growing these opportunities.
The MSD Executive Director manages the eight divisions shown in the chart below, including the Office of the Director. The Director is also responsible for the City of Cincinnati’s Stormwater Management Utility (not shown).