Brining for clear winter roads with less salt
Brine is a liquid mixture of salt and water that's applied to roads and sidewalks for anti-icing before a winter storm.
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Many salt applicators in the Madison area have adopted brining to use less salt and get better results when clearing pavement.
Blending valve case study: Peter in Middleton
Peter installed a blending valve on his home water softener—an easy upgrade that reduces salt use while retaining water quality.
New wastewater dashboard spotlights respiratory illness trends
Wastewater monitoring program expands with the launch of two new public dashboards for statewide respiratory illness and flu tracking.
Managing hauled grease: From challenges to long-term solutions
Over the past few years, the increasing volume of hauled grease from grease traps arriving at the treatment plant has created challenges
Industrial pretreatment – Staff work with local industries to protect area waters
The Industrial Pretreatment program helps area industries remove industrial pollutants from their wastewater before it arrives at our plant.
