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Press releases


Features in publications and media outlets

The District and our staff are sometimes featured in the news via newspaper articles, radio or podcast interviews, news segments on TV, magazines or other publication outlets. Here are a few of our favorite features from recent months.

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Madison Metropolitan Sewerage District named Laboratory of the Year

The award was given by the Wisconsin Department of Natural Resources. "This award recognizes one Wisconsin lab each year for its commitment to producing high-quality data and maintaining a culture of continuous environmental improvement."

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Bathroom art at Madison Public Market to highlight water conservation

The District teamed up with local design firm Art and Sons to create a learning environment, through the power of art, in the bathrooms of the Madison Public Market, now scheduled to open over the summer.

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U.S. watershed project pioneers new carbon credit category for water utilities

The District is the first U.S. organization to generate verified carbon credits linked to watershed-scale water quality compliance.

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The Power of PARTNERSHIP

Thanks to strong relationships and partners willing to rally together, water and wastewater utilities in Wisconsin secured a funding authorization victory in the Summer of 2025 through the Bipartisan Infrastructure Law.

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A Day of Honors for Unsung Heroes

Wastewater Professionals Appreciation Day recognizes a group dedicated to keeping people and communities healthy and safe.

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Madison Sewerage District reports low PFAS levels

The Madison Metropolitan Sewerage District released its 2024 PFAS testing results, showing low and stable levels.

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District videos

Learn more about the District, its work and its people in a 2min30sec video or the 30sec short.
Learn what it’s like to be a wastewater treatment operator at the plant and pumping stations 24/7/365.

For more District videos, visit @madmetrosewer on YouTube.