Flow of history: Creation of the Nine Springs Wastewater Treatment Plant
Madison needed to decide whether to increase capacity of the Burke Plant or build another treatment plant in the Nine Springs marsh area.
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The primary treatment at the Burke Plant was placed into service in 1914 and the trickling filter portion began operation in early 1916.
On tour! Safety rules for visiting the water treatment plant
A wastewater treatment plant tour is a unique (and fun!) thing to do in Madison as a fieldtrip with the kids or an interesting date idea.
Inflow and Infiltration Reduction Program makes steady progress on a complex issue
Intense storm events can test the capacity limits of the system and plant, so we've begun developing the Inflow and Infiltration (I/I) Reduction Program.
Night ops: Night shift operators are essential to plant’s success
Running a wastewater treatment plant requires constant vigilance and attention that wouldn’t be possible without our staff of night operators.
Reliability Centered Maintenance: Forging a future in RCM
We focus on Reliability Centered Maintenance (RCM) to ensure we provide a high level of service to fulfill our mission well into the future.
