Cincinnati water quality

Cincinnati water quality takes center stage with major infrastructure upgrades

The recent Cincinnati water quality improvements reflect a massive investment in public health and municipal infrastructure. Residents track Cincinnati water quality metrics closely as new federal guidelines take effect this year. Greater Cincinnati Water Works (GCWW) is enhancing water quality through advanced treatment, using granular activated carbon (GAC) to remove contaminants. The system, which won…

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Cincinnati City Hall exterior in downtown Cincinnati, symbolizing city government and pension reform decisions

Is Cincinnati Pension Reform Stabilizing the System — or Positioning It for OPERS?

Cincinnati recently announced that for the past year, it has been in mediation concerning the 2015 collaborative agreement. This agreement requires the city to fully fund the Cincinnati Retirement System (CRS) by 2045. The system currently has a funded ratio of 68%. Furthermore, it has an $847 million liability to erase. Cincinnati pension reform is…

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Two construction workers in safety vests and hard hats replacing a lead water pipe in a trench in Cincinnati.

Cincinnati lead pipe replacement program ramps up amid broader infrastructure push

City program expands removal of high‑risk lead service lines The city’s water utility, Greater Cincinnati Water Works (GCWW), continues strategic work to replace lead service lines. These are the underground pipes that connect homes and businesses to public water mains.  These lead pipes pose a known health risk, especially to children, because lead can…

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