TOLEDO DEPARTMENT OF PUBLIC UTILITIES

a platform to build upon and set the stage for continuous improvements down the road .”

With the completion of construction in 2020 , Cousino said , “ TWI will eliminate approximately 650 MG of untreated sewage from entering Toledo ’ s waterways annually . That ’ s an 80 percent reduction in overflow volume .”

“ Julie Cousino has been paramount for us and has ensured that all portions of the project are completed on time and on budget ,” Moore said .

Moving forward “ Since the advisory , there have not only been massive capital

upgrades and investments ” said Henry , “ but the City has improved communications with the public using social media and the City ’ s website .” To ensure transparency among residents , earlier this year DPU began implementing a realtime dashboard posted on the city ’ s website that closely monitors water conditions in the intake crib in Lake Erie .

“ One of the biggest benefits of the water-quality dashboard is that it dispelled rumors about drinking water conditions on a daily basis ,” said Moore .

The system records the current status of drinking water quality based on Ohio EPA guidelines . The

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