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Sewerage District crews document overflows

MADISON, WIS. – Madison Metropolitan Sewerage District crews have documented six sanitary overflow locations in Madison and neighboring communities following the record-breaking storm overnight Monday. Stormwater flooding throughout the area contributed to the sanitary overflows. Although the District’s regional wastewater collection system operates separately from municipal stormwater sewers, heavy rains infiltrate the wastewater system through ... read full story

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Yahara WINS partnership awarded 2018 U.S. Water Prize by U.S. Water Alliance

MADISON, Wis. – The Yahara Watershed Improvement Network has been awarded the prestigious U.S. Water Prize by the U.S. Water Alliance in recognition of the southcentral Wisconsin group’s groundbreaking approach to improving water quality. Awarded on an annual basis, the U.S. Water Prize celebrates outstanding achievement in the advancement of sustainable, integrated and inclusive solutions ... read full story

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Inspection identifies sewer overflow that occurred in conjunction with recent flooding on Madison’s near west side

MADISON, WIS. – A Madison Metropolitan Sewerage District crew conducting inspections in the wake of heavy precipitation during the weekend of June 16-17 late Wednesday documented a manhole on Madison’s near west side that produced an overflow of diluted wastewater into Lake Wingra. The manhole, in the UW–Madison Arboretum southwest of Arbor Drive, had its ... read full story

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Saturday BioBlitz at Lake Farm County Park to showcase local species

MADISON, Wis. – If you’re interested in birds, bees, beasts or biology, you’ll want to join in the fun at the BioBlitz on Saturday, June 23 at Lake Farm County Park near Madison as nearly 100 scientists from across the United States gather to conduct an intensive survey of the plants and animals in the ... read full story

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Public comment sought on route alternatives for new northeast Madison sewer line

Neighborhood meeting set for May 30 at Sandburg Elementary MADISON, WIS. – Four different routes are under consideration for a sanitary sewer system construction project on the city’s northeast side and Madison Metropolitan Sewerage District is inviting the public to weigh in on the alternatives at a public meeting May 30 from 6:30 to 8 ... read full story

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Grants, business training available as District pushes for salt reductions

MADISON, Wis. – Grant money and an upcoming training session are among the ways Madison Metropolitan Sewerage District is working with area businesses to reduce salt use to use this as a test. Up to $200,000 in grants is available through the end of 2018 and a workshop for businesses will be held May 30 ... read full story

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