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Find the latest news and information from the District in our news and media center, including access to District press releases, news features, videos and more.

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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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City of Middleton and Madison Sewer District partner on new program to reduce salt pollution in local waters

A new program between the City of Middleton and the District offers free blending valves and installation to residents in an effort to reduce chloride in wastewater.

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One utility’s perspective using AI in sewer inspections

Artificial intelligence (AI) is a hot topic that has made it's way into the water industry's toolbox for capturing inspection information.

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Controlling wipes: It starts with the kids

The Madison Metropolitan Sewerage District’s video campaign to discourage flushing of harmful material creates impact and brings an armload of recognition.

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Madison Metropolitan Sewerage District to mark 95 years of work on Saturday

It's not often that we celebrate sewage, but that's exactly what Madison residents can do this weekend.

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Wastewater: A Key Piece of the Public Works Puzzle

Moving wastewater from homes and businesses to treat and return to the environment may seem magical, but it's a key piece of public works.

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Yahara River “WINS” Labor Day Weekend

Director of Ecosystem Services Martye Griffin shares that Yahara WINS surpassed phosphorus reduction goals for a seventh straight year.

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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.