Media Center

A one-stop shop for District news and media

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.

For media inquiries, contact Communications & Public Affairs Director Amanda Wegner.

Press releases

Four years of voluntary PFAS testing show low levels in cleaned wastewater and biosolids
Sampling results show no cause for concern in downstream waters following District sewer overflow
Sewerage District provides sanitary sewer overflow event update

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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.

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

Posted on March 18, 2026

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

The Power of PARTNERSHIP

Posted on February 10, 2026

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.

A Day of Honors for Unsung Heroes

Posted on November 3, 2025

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

Madison Sewerage District reports low PFAS levels

Posted on October 30, 2025

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

Good news for Badfish Creek – New canoe landing is open

Posted on July 18, 2025

Friends of Badfish Creek Watershed (FBCW) is excited to share that paddlers now have a new option for getting on Badfish Creek.

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

Posted on April 24, 2025

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.

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.