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We are more than just a wastewater treatment plant.

For more than 90 years, Madison Metropolitan Sewerage District has worked to protect public health, the environment and our local waters through innovation, sustainability and resource recovery.

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A screenshot of the Madison Metropolitan Sewerage District COVID-19 monitoring and wastewater surveillance in Wisconsin.

COVID-19 monitoring in Wisconsin wastewater

Society & Culture
January 27, 2022
Wisconsin's COVID-19 monitoring network reports levels of the virus in wastewater and can detect trends in COVID-19 outbreaks.
College student collects water for testing from a pump as a Water Well Sample Intern for our summer Internship.

Summer internships provide valuable opportunities

District
January 24, 2022
Summer internships are an excellent opportunity for students to gain valuable experiences while making an impact in our local communities.
Salt scattered on a sidewalk to demonstrate winter salt reduction strategies.

Facilities Maintenance team walks the talk on winter salt reduction

District
January 23, 2022
In winter, salt reduction is serious business. Meeting clean water standards is essential when chloride levels in wastewater rise.
A close-up of the 3.5" hole in the forcemain pipe.

Innovative repair on a Monona force main

District, History
January 18, 2022
When a contractor drilled a hole in a District force main pipe under Monona Drive in 2009, what temporary fix and innovative repair was used?
A MMSD Permanent Construction Company crew works to improve the District's treated wastewater on July 24, 1935.

Flow of History: Can wastewater be treated?

History
January 12, 2022
Concerns for odors and health were causing city leaders to look for solutions, but the science of wastewater treatment was still in its infancy.
Maintenance Team using the vacuum excavator trailer behind a truck in front of Headworks.

Suck it up! Vacuum excavator streamlines work

District
December 28, 2021
A vacuum excavator uses suction or pressurized air to clear tough obstructions and speed general maintenance at a wastewater treatment plant.

Our promise to you

Our Mission

Our Mission


Protect public health and the environment

Our Vision

Our Vision


Enrich life through clean water and resource recovery

Our Ideals

Our Ideals


Equitable, reliable and cooperative