The duties of the Director cover a wide range of responsibilities, including the:

• Operation and management of a 12-million gallon per day waste treatment center
• Administration of a yearly budget of $2,300,000
• Maintenance and repair of 68 miles of sewers and 17 pumping stations
• Maintenance of the flood defense system, which has 12 pumping stations capable of pumping 500 million gallons per day
  • These pump stations are located on the perimeter levee and floodwall of the City at the confluence of the Ohio and Scioto Rivers
  • The floodwall and levee will protect the City to a river level of 72 feet

Visiting Hours

Visitor hours are from 7:00 am to 3:00 pm, Monday through Friday. We would be more than happy to show you our facilities. To schedule a tour, please call (740) 353-0241.

CITY OF PORTSMOUTH’S STORM WATER QUALITY MANAGEMENT PROGRAM