Downstream people don't agree. The city hires a Cleveland consultant to study the sewers. Consultant recommends construction of a treatment plant. Mayor agrees, City Council doesn't. Downstream people complain.
Downstream people cheer.
More than 2,500 people complain of flooding into homes caused by backups in those combined sewers. Combined sewers are still backing up. Lillian Avenue residents complain. Mayor forms sewer task force. Task force issues its recommendations.