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1/16/20122012 Green Roof ProgramApply now for funding in MMSD's 2012 Green Roof Program. Details and directions can be found here
1/6/2012VIDEO - What You Can Do About Basement BackupsReducing the risk of basement backups will take community-wide solutions, time and money. Improvements will not guarantee an end to basement backups, but doing nothing will make things worse.
1/5/2012Medicine Collections at Local Police DepartmentsMore than a dozen police departments in Milwaukee County are collecting unused medicine throughout the year.
12/5/2011Kevin's Wish List for a Green Holiday SeasonDear Santa:
I hope you won't think I'm greedy, but I would like to add 352,827,081 more things to my list this year. Actually, it's one big present with a lot of parts for all my neighbors here in the Milwaukee area to...
11/18/2011Kinnickinnic River Concrete RemovalA section of the Kinnickinnic River is shedding its concrete, making room for a safer, environmentally friendly design.
11/8/20112012 Budgets Pass With 0% and 1% IncreasesMMSD 2012 budgets, combined, will cost the average owner of a $200,000 home about ...
11/7/2011Blue Notes from Kevin ShaferGet direct access to the MMSD boss with a new newsletter that you can sign up for free. Then, comment, ask questions or suggest topics for other stories on the District's Facebook page.
10/21/2011VIDEO - How to Keep Water Out of Your BasementFrom downspouts to the dirt around your home, there are steps you can take to reduce the risk of water damage in your basement. Check it out.
10/11/2011Landfill Gas Pipeline to Fuel Energy SavingsConstruction of a low-pressure pipeline is underway in Milwaukee and Waukesha Counties that will help save MMSD customers millions of dollars over 20 years.
9/27/2011Limited Supply Still Available for MMSD Toilet Rebate ProgramSave money, water and energy with a discounted, high-efficiency toilet from Kohler. Get yours while supplies last.
9/11/2011FREE Showerheads @ State Fair Park HHW CollectionGet a high efficiency, 1.5 gallon per minute, showerhead this Friday and Saturday by visiting...
8/10/2011Water Absorbing Yards of Milwaukee in Full BloomSee some of the rain gardens and native landscaping in Milwaukee that help reduce water pollution. Also, learn more at H2O Capture on the front page of our web site.
6/25/2011County Grounds Flood Basin Ready for RainAfter six years of construction, MMSD's County Grounds Flood Management Project is ready to reduce the risk of flooding for homes and businesses in Wauwatosa and Milwaukee.
6/25/2011Public Policy Forum Audit on MMSD"Ironically, such public criticism of MMSD’s investments and performance runs counter to its reputation among national wastewater treatment experts..."
6/24/2011Storm Update - June 21 & 22, 2011To reduce the risk of basement backups, MMSD had a combined sewer overflow following strong storms over two days.
6/7/2011MMSD Toilet Rebate Extended Through June 24thSave money on a new high-efficiency Kohler toilet that can reduce water consumption by more than 16,000 gallons a year.
5/12/2011Simple Solutions to Save Money, Water, and EnergySee what you can do around the home to reduce the amount of water you use and help keep water out of your basement.
5/4/20112010 Industrial Honor RollThe Milwaukee Metropolitan Sewerage District honors the following facilities for their efforts to protect the environment while contributing to the economic vitality of the region.
5/2/2011Nearly 4 tons of medicine Collected, DestroyedMore than 1,400 people turned in unused medicine on April 30 at the 6th annual Medicine Collection Day at Miller Park.
3/17/20112010 Year in Review VideoFloods and powerful storms created a challenging year for the Milwaukee Metropolitan Sewerage District (MMSD) in 2010. Check out some amazing footage and see some of the significant projects we worked on during the year.
3/10/2011FREE Milorganite at Medicine Collection DayThe first 1,200 people that drop off unused prescriptions at Medicine Collection Day...
3/9/2011Medicine Collection Day - April 30thKeep pills out of the hands of drug abusers and help protect Lake Michigan. Bring your unused prescriptions to Medicine Collection Day at Miller Park.
3/1/2011$156 Million Program Approved to Reduce Risk of Basement BackupsMMSD Commissioners unanimously approved a 10 year program to reduce the risk of basement backups in homes and businesses throughout the region.
2/24/2011Discounted Plants With MMSD's Rain Garden ProgramHelp reduce the risk of basement backups and water pollution by planting a rain garden this spring. MMSD's rain garden program offers reduced priced plants grown in the State of Wisconsin.
2/22/2011NEW hours for MMSD's Household Hazardous Waste ProgramBeginning April 1, 2011, our Household Hazardous Waste Program will have new hours at two collection facilities that are open all year long.
12/13/2010MMSD Saves $5.2 Million with Build America BondsMMSD taxpayers benefit from Build America Bonds and Strong credit ratings for the District.
12/13/2010White Elected Commission ChairCommissioners of the Milwaukee Metropolitan Sewerage District (MMSD) today...
11/8/20102011 Budgets Tackle Basement Backup & Sewer Overflow ReliefOn the heels of devestating summer floods, Commissioners of the Milwaukee Metropolitan Sewerage District (MMSD) today approved...
9/29/2010What You Can Do about Flooding & Basement BackupsTo reduce the risk of flooding around your home and basement backups in your home, try one or more of these:
9/28/2010MMSD Receives Great Lakes Initiative FundingNearly $4 million in federal funding coming to Milwaukee to help restore the Great Lakes.
9/27/2010Historic Signing to Save MMSD Customers MillionsThe Milwaukee Metropolitan Sewerage District (MMSD) today secured two decades of green energy that will save its customers tens of millions of dollars and benefit the environment.
9/19/2010Scam ALERT from FEMAFEMA and Wisconsin Emergency Management have been made aware of fraudulent text messages being sent to Grant and Milwaukee County residents who are recovering from severe storms.
9/12/2010VIDEO - June StormsSee the Kinnickinnic River racing through its concrete channel after heavy rain in the Milwaukee area. Several strong storms in June, combined, produced up to 10 inches of rain at one of the District's rain gauges.
8/30/2010Toilet Rebate ProgramSave more than 16,000 gallons of water a year while saving money on a high efficiency toilet.
8/2/2010Clean Rivers, Clean Lake ConferenceComing September 15, 2010 ...sign up now for a full day of water quality work shops and information at the 7th Annual Clean Rivers, Clean Lake Conference.
7/27/2010Storm Update - July 22 & 23, 2010A recap of the intense rain and flooding that resulted in sewer overflows and basement backups.
7/19/2010Storm Update - July 15, 2010Follow up information on intense rain that hit the Milwaukee area, resulting in sewer overflows.
6/18/2010VIDEO - Protecting Jobs from FloodingFalk employs hundreds of people in the Milwaukee area, but is prone to flooding during heavy downpours. The federal government recently granted $2.3 million to help reduce the risk of flooding at Falk and make hundreds of jobs more secure.
6/8/2010MMSD Toilet Rebate ProgramSave 16,000 gallons of water a year with a KOHLER high-efficiency toilet for $50 plus tax.
5/9/2010Food Scraps = FuelDid you know that the average family of four produces 2,000 pounds of food scraps a year? You can put those scraps to work for you and your wallet if you're an MMSD customer.
4/5/2010Sign up for 100 Gallon ChallengeHelp reduce the risk of sewer overflows, basement backups and polluted stormwater runoff, sign up now for the 100 gallon challenge.
4/4/20104 Tons of Unused Medicine Collected, DestroyedResidents of Milwaukee County recently turned in thousands of pounds of unused medicine that will
4/1/2010New Deep Tunnel Ready for RainMMSD's Deep Tunnel system is now 27 million gallons larger, further reducing the risk of sewer overflows and basement backups in the Milwaukee area.
1/26/20102009 Year In Review VIDEOFrom mining a new Deep Tunnel, cleaning 72 billion gallons of water and purchasing our 2,000th acre of water absorbing soil, we got a lot done in 2009 at the Milwaukee Metropolitan Sewerage District. Check it out!
1/15/2010Fix a Leak WeekHow much water do you pay for at home that ends up leaking down the drain? It's about 12% to 14% for the average house in the United States according the Environmental Protection Agency.
12/16/2009Greenseams Now Protecting 2,000 Acres of LandTake a tour of a Greenseams property and see what water absorbing soils look like in a NEW video that explains what the program is all about.
12/4/2009More Police Stations Collecting Unused MedicineYou may be eligable to get rid of unused medication all year long if your police department is one of 10 taking part in a new program.
11/19/2009Police Stations Collect 584 Pounds of Unused MedicationA new way of collecting unused medication in Milwaukee County is off to a promising start with residents turning in 584 pounds of old meds at five participating police stations.
11/4/2009NEW Video Promotes Proper Disposal of Household ChemicalsMMSD's Household Hazardous Waste Program has kept millions of pounds out of the environment and Lake Michigan.
10/26/20092010 budgets pass with 0% & 2% increasesMMSD Commissioners passes 2010 budgets that, combined, will cost most residential customers, on average, an additional $4.61 next year compared to 2009.
10/15/2009Blue Science on Lake Michigan VideoFor 30 years, we've collected water quality samples on Lake Michigan and local rivers, creating one of the largest water quality data bases in the Great lakes. Take a voyage with us on the Pelagos.
9/30/2009Milwaukee and MMSD Highlighted in Great Lakes ReportThe International Joint Commission included a write up on MMSD and the Southeastern Wisconsin Watersheds Trust in its most recent report on the Great Lakes.
9/11/2009Proposed 2010 Budgets Include 0% and 2% IncreasesThree public hearings are scheduled for review of the District's 2010 proposed budgets. View dates, times, both proposed budgets, and an executive summary.
9/10/2009Household Hazardous Waste Collection at State Fair ParkGet rid of household chemicals properly at MMSD's Household Hazardous Waste collection at State Fair Park October 16 and 17.
9/9/2009MMSD's 2035 VisionThe Milwaukee Metropolitan Sewerage District’s 2035 Vision and Strategic Objectives
Revised December 16, 2010
8/27/2009Greendale Bioswales Help Protect Lake MichiganNew road construction in the Village of Greendale includes a quarter mile of green infrastrucure that will filter polluted runoff from nearby yards, parking lots and streets.
7/15/2009Kevin Shafer to Lead National Association and MMSDEstablishing a trust fund for U.S. water infrastructure is a high priority as MMSD Executive Director Kevin Shafer becomes president of the National Association of Clean Water Agencies (NACWA).
7/1/20096th Annual Clean Rivers, Clean Lake ConferenceThe 6th Annual Watershed Planning Conference—targeting the Greater Milwaukee Watersheds, from the Northern Kettle Moraine south to Union Grove, from the Subcontinental Divide east to Lake Michigan, and points in between.
6/24/2009Brewery Redevelopment Reducing Flows to Combined Sewer AreaConstruction at the redevelopment of the former Pabst Brewery includes green infrastructure that will slow down hundreds of thousands of gallons of rainwater runoff to the combined sewers of milwaukee.
6/23/2009Richards and White to lead MMSD CommissionCommissioners unanimously elect new chair and vice chair for the MMSD governing board.
6/12/2009NEW Video on Kinnickinnic River PCB cleanupDregging is underway on a stretch of the Kinnickinnic River in Milwaukee to remove and safely dispose toxic chemicals.
5/18/2009MMSD Awards $844,000 for Green ProjectsGreen roofs and rain gardens funded to help protect Lake Michigan.
4/13/2009Landfill Gas to Save Millions for MMSD CustomersMMSD plans to harness the energy from landfill gas to run it's Jones Island Water Reclemation Facility, saving customers an estimated $148 million over 20 years.
4/12/2009Family Science DayFamily Science Day is being held in association with the "In Celebration of Trees Event" (ICOT). In addition to the ICOT activities, Family Science Day will feature family tours of the Jones Island Water Reclamation Facility and loads of great, hands-on activities for children of all ages on Saturday, April 25th.
4/11/20094.78 Tons Collected at Medicine Collection DayMore than 3,000 people turned in tons of unused medication, helping protect our rivers and lakes and reducing the risk of childhood poisonings and substance abuse.
3/20/2009Household Hazardous Waste Collection at State Fair ParkTHIS FRIDAY and SATURDAY, safely get rid of the hazardous waste from your garage, basement or home at the first mobile collection of the year.
2/16/2009State Award for Long-Range Planning ProjectThe American Consulting Engineers Council (ACEC) recognized HNTB and the Milwaukee Metropolitan Sewerage District (MMSD) with a 2009 Engineering Excellence Award for its work on MMSD’s 2020 Facilities Plan project.
1/16/2009NACWA applauds proposed $6 Billion for clean water projectsThe National Association of Clean Water Agencies (NACWA) is pleased that $6 billion for the Clean Water State Revolving Fund (CWSRF) was included in draft legislation unveiled by the House Appropriations Committee today to help boost the economy.
12/17/2008Green infrastructure projects can help create jobsAmerican Rivers and its partners have identified 10 ready-to-go projects in Wisconsin worth $100 million that would create jobs, help jumpstart the economy, provide cleaner water and boost natural flood protection.
11/8/2008Sewer School VideoVideo highlighting the wastewater treatment process, along with interesting facts about Water Quality.
10/27/2008MMSD approves 2009 budgetsMost customers to pay less than $20 more in 2009 compared to 2008 bills.
8/26/2008Carving Out A New Deep TunnelSee what it's like 300 feet underground where workers are mining a new Deep Tunnel in bedrock with a massive boring machine.
8/24/2008DNR Seeking Public CommentsThe Wisconsin Department of Natural Resources is taking public comments on proposed improvements to MMSD's water reclamation facilities.
8/5/2008NEW Video ...MMSD "Sewer School"All the basics you need to know about how MMSD works and efforts underway to proect Lake Michigan.
6/26/2008Use Less Water When Heavy Rain is ForecastYou can help protect Lake Michigan and save money, water and energy by simply conserving water. Be part of the solution.
6/17/2008FEMA Disaster Recovery InformationMilwaukee and Waukesha County residents can now apply for federal disaster assistance through the Federal Emergency Management Agency (FEMA).
6/9/2008Basement Backup InformationIf you experienced a basement backup due to all the heavy rain, click here to find out what you should do to make sure you clean up safely.
5/27/2008Southeastern Wisconsin Watersheds TrustYou're part of the solution. Get involved in a new regional partnership and find out what you can do to help protect our rivers and Lake Michigan.
5/13/2008Deep Tunnel expansion underwayMiners have started carving out a two-mile long expansion of the Deep Tunnel system to reduce the risk of basement backups and sewage overflows
5/2/20083.5 Tons Turned in at Medicine Collection DayNever flush or pour unused medicine down the drain. Bring it to a "Medicine Collection Day."
4/15/2008Storm UpdateBack to back storms on April 8 and 10 delivered more than two and three inches of rain throughout the Milwaukee Metropolitan Sewerage District’s (MMSD) service area that covers 411 square miles. The following information is being sent to the Wisconsin DNR regarding sewer overflows from the regional sewer system.
4/14/2008Storm UpdateThe following information is being sent to the Wisconsin Department of Natural Resources regarding the storms that delivered more than two to three inches of rain throughout the Milwaukee Metropolitan Sewerage District’s (MMSD) service area on April 8th and 10th, 2008.
4/7/2008Rain Garden Program Returns to Help Protect Lake MichiganGroups or individuals who reside in any community served by the Milwaukee Metropolitan Sewerage District (MMSD) can now apply for reduced-cost plants to help increase the number of rain gardens in the area.
3/31/2008Clean Rivers, Clean Lakes V, April 28, 2008Come join us at Discovery World for an important watershed planning conference targeting the Greater Milwaukee Watersheds from the Northern Kettle Moraine, South to Union Grove, and from the Subcontinental Divide east to Lake Michigan, and points in between.
3/12/2008Family tours of the Jones Island Reclamation FacilityFamily tours of the Jones Island Reclamation Facility (JI) are being offered as part of the Family Science Day sponsored by the Wisconsin Elementary and Middle-Level Science Teachers (WEST).
3/11/2008MMSD Green Solutions Promoted at Discovery World St. Patty's WeekFrom rain barrels to properly disposing household hazardous waste, find out how to be part of the solution.
1/24/2008Statement from MMSD on lawsuitTwo environmental groups are forcing the district to spend more tax money defending a lawsuit that’s been dismissed two times by a federal judge.
12/17/2007Preston Cole Elected Chair of MMSD CommissionMilwaukee Metropolitan Sewerage District (MMSD) Commissioners today unanimously elected Preston Cole as chair of the 11-member governing body that runs the District.
12/3/2007New Contract Saves Region $35 MillionA private firm is expected to save MMSD customers $35 million for a 10 year contract to operate and maintain the District's treatment plants, sewers and Deep Tunnels.
11/30/2007Milorganite - - How do we make that stuff?Check out this video of how milorganite is made.
10/9/2007Free Low-Flow Showerheads at State Fair Park HHW CollectionThe Milwaukee Metropolitan Sewerage District's Household Hazardous Waste collection starts Friday, October 12th, 2007. Milwaukee County residents can save money, water and energy with a low-flow showerhead, free to the first 85 customers at the State Fair Park collection site.
9/19/2007MMSD Receives National AwardThe Milwaukee Metropolitan Sewerage District's Greenseams program receives national honor for outstanding achievement in greenways preservation.
9/11/20072008 Budget Hearing ScheduleMMSD is currently putting together its budgets (capital and operations & maintenance) for 2008 and your input is encouraged. Four public hearings are scheduled at District headquarters, 260 W. Seeboth St., Milwaukee, WI.
8/23/2007Heavy rain forecast …use less H2OForecasters say another two to three inches of rain may fall on the four to six inches already saturating the ground since August 17. Reduce the risk of basement backups and sewage overflows by using less water over the next few days.
8/14/2007Most Parks Reopened To PublicThe majority of parks that received fertilizer with PCBs have reopened after soil testing found no PCBs, or low levels (under 0.3 parts per million). Soil samples revealed no detectable levels at 16 of 30 parks tested.
7/23/2007Update: Contaminated FertilizerThe Milwaukee Metropolitan Sewerage District (MMSD) is investigating how and where PCBs entered the sewer system, contaminating fertilizer that was spread on isolated areas within five Milwaukee County Parks. The Wisconsin DNR is also investigating the source of the PCBs.
7/20/2007Public Alert to Avoid Parks with PCB Contaminated FertilizerThe Milwaukee Metropolitan Sewerage District (MMSD) and the City of Milwaukee Health Department (MHD) are advising residents to avoid using areas in several Milwaukee County Parks because they were treated with fertilizer on July 5th, 2007 that was later found to be contaminated with PCBs.
6/18/2007Collection Nets More Than a Ton of MedicineHundreds of people dropped off more than a ton of expired prescriptions and unused over-the-counter medicine on June 9, 2007 at the Milwaukee Metropolitan Sewerage District’s (MMSD) special one-day collection.
6/11/2007MMSD Saves Taxpayers $5 Million with Elevated Bond RatingMilwaukee Metropolitan Sewerage District (MMSD) Commissioners today saved taxpayers about $5.5 million by refinancing $96 million in general obligation bonds. In preparation for the bond sale, MMSD received a ‘AAA’ bond rating, the highest ever, from Fitch Ratings.
5/4/2007Kids Deliver a Dose of Education to Doctors and NursesThe students from Vieau Elementary School volunteered to help make people aware of a safe and proper way to dispose old drugs. Their volunteer work is part of an after school program called Civic Leaders, which is supervised by students from Alverno College.
4/5/2007Storm UpdateThe Milwaukee Metropolitan Sewerage District (MMSD) is forwarding the following information on recent sewer overflows that occurred on April 3rd and 4th, 2007 to the Wisconsin Department of Natural Resources.
3/26/2007Construction Starting Soon on New Deep TunnelTo further reduce the risk of basement backups and sewer overflows, the Milwaukee Metropolitan Sewerage District (MMSD) is increasing the size of the Deep Tunnel system by 27 million gallons with an $81 million extension.
2/14/2007$138 Million Sewer Project Tunnels Under Milwaukee HarborPart of MMSD’s $1 billion Overflow Reduction Plan, the Harbor Siphons project will deliver most of the wastewater that is cleaned at the Jones Island Wastewater Treatment Plant.
1/23/2007Greenseams Looks Back at a Historic Year of Conserving Land2006 will go into the record books for Greenseams land conservation efforts in the Milwaukee area.
1/9/2007$2.2 Million Bridge Open for Traffic at County GroundsThe four-lane bridge currently has one lane of traffic open in each direction. All lanes are expected to be open in late spring or early summer 2007.
12/6/2006MMSD Monitoring Sewer & Rivers for Potential Impacts from FalkThe Milwaukee Metropolitan Sewerage District (MMSD) extends its deepest sympathy to the families, friends and coworkers of those killed or injured today by the tragic explosion at the Falk Corporation. MMSD does have sewer infrastructure under and near the Falk property. So far, no damage from the explosion is visible or apparent.
11/9/2006Rain Garden Program Returns to Help Protect Lake MichiganRain gardens help protect the health of our rivers and Lake Michigan by capturing storm water. Groups or individuals who reside in any community served by the Milwaukee Metropolitan Sewerage District (MMSD) can now apply for reduced-cost plants to help increase the number of rain gardens in the area.
11/6/20061,000th Acre of Land Acquired by MMSD for Flood ManagementMore than 1,000 acres of land will forever remain natural areas to improve regional flood management and water quality protection under the Milwaukee Metropolitan Sewerage District’s (MMSD) “Greenseams” land-conservation program.
10/30/2006MMSD Approves 2007 Budgets with 2% and 3% IncreasesCommissioners of the Milwaukee Metropolitan Sewerage District (MMSD) today approved 2007 budgets that limit increases in the amount of money collected from customers to 2% for user charges and 3% for the tax levy. The average 2007 user charge bill for a single family home is $83.36.
10/27/2006Does your Cooking Cause Indigestion in the Sewer System?Pouring fats, oils and grease down the drain can cost you big money for plumbing repairs and cause sewer overflows.
10/16/2006Drafting a New Look for the Kinnickinnic River TrailJoin the National Park Service, WDNR, City of Milwaukee, UWM Community Design Solutions, Groundwork Milwaukee, and the Sixteenth Street Community Health Center for the Kinnickinnic River Trail Charette (design workshop) scheduled for Wednesday, October 25th from 4:00 to 8:00 p.m.
9/15/2006Proposed Budgets Hold Increases at 2% and 3% for 2007The Milwaukee Metropolitan Sewerage District (MMSD) is out with proposed 2007 budgets that limit spending increases and continue to fund necessary projects in a court approved $900 million Overflow Reduction Plan and also prepare for energy-related cost increases beginning in 2008.
7/20/2006Free Rain Garden Class - Rain Gardens Initiative Plant Pick-upFree rain garden workshop this Saturday, July 22, 2006. 40 homeowners and 6 organizations from 10 communities in Milwaukee County will also be picking up the plants which were awarded under the Lake Michigan Rain Gardens Initiative.
7/19/2006Help Protect Lake Michigan and Your Basement, Use Less WaterYou can reduce the risk of basement backups and sewer overflows by using less water at home and work. We each use about 65 gallons of water a day. If all of MMSD’s customers used just 10 gallons less water a day, we could reduce usage by 11 million gallons.
7/10/2006Storm UpdateMore than three inches of rain in two hours overwhelmed isolated areas of the Milwaukee Metropolitan Sewerage District’s (MMSD) sewer system, leading to two separate sewer overflows on Sunday evening. Despite the intense cells that poured over the southern half of the District, no overflows occurred from the Deep Tunnel or combined sewer area.
6/27/2006Sewer Project Honored as Public Works Project of the YearThe Milwaukee Northwest Side Relief Sewer was recently named a Public Works Project of the Year by the American Public Works Association (APWA). The Milwaukee Metropolitan Sewerage District, managing agency, along with primary contractor Shea-Kenny Joint Venture and primary consultant Black & Veatch Corporation will be presented with the award.
6/6/2006County Grounds Construction Getting Underway SoonThe $84 million Milwaukee County Grounds Flood Management Project is about to get underway.
5/22/2006MMSD and DNR Team Up for Land Buy to Reduce Regional FloodingTo help reduce the risks of sewer overflows and flooding, the Milwaukee Metropolitan Sewerage District (MMSD) with assistance from the Wisconsin Department of Natural Resources (DNR) recently purchased 29 acres of land in Mequon for the District’s “Greenseams” land-conservation program. MMSD’s program targets the Menomonee River, Milwaukee River, Oak Creek and Root River Watersheds.
5/18/2006Free Water-efficient Shower Heads with Purchase of a Rain BarrelGet free water by the barrel and a free water efficient shower head (first 100 orders) when you order a 55 gallon rain barrel from the Milwaukee Metropolitan Sewerage District (MMSD). Rain barrels can be ordered on the District’s web site.
5/10/2006Help Protect Lake Michigan, Use Less WaterWith more than two inches of rain possible between tonight and tomorrow night, the Milwaukee Metropolitan Sewerage District (MMSD) reminds its customers that you can help protect Lake Michigan and reduce the risk of basement backups and sewer overflows by using less water when there’s heavy rain. The “Every Drop Counts” water-conservation campaign is one of many solutions to help protect our rivers and lakes.
4/18/2006Household Hazardous Waste Collection at State Fair ParkThe Milwaukee Metropolitan Sewerage District (MMSD) kicks off its 2006 Household Hazardous Waste mobile collection on April 21, 2006 at State Fair Park. It’s a great time for spring cleaning in Milwaukee County with multiple places to properly dispose of harmful chemicals from your home this Friday and Saturday. (For Milwaukee County Residents ONLY)
4/17/2006New Rain Garden Program Offers Half-Price PlantsMilwaukee County residents and groups can now apply for greatly-reduced-cost plants to help increase the number of rain gardens in the area. Interested groups need to fill out and submit a short application form by May 12, 2006.
4/17/2006Public Input Needed on Long-Range Plan to Protect Area WaterwaysThe public is invited to open houses on April 10th and 12th, 2006 to help prioritize what will be needed in 2020 to protect and improve the region’s waterways. Input will be used to draft a final plan at the end of 2006.
4/4/2006Storm UpdateThe Milwaukee Metropolitan Sewerage District (MMSD) is reporting the following information to the Wisconsin Department of Natural Resources regarding two overflows that occurred from the District’s sewer system on 4/3/06.
3/16/2006Storm Update - Overflow Volumes ReportedThe following information is being provided to the Wisconsin Department of Natural Resources regarding overflows that occurred on 3/13/06 from the Milwaukee Metropolitan Sewerage District’s (MMSD) sewer system.
3/16/2006Construction Project UpdatesUpdates on the following projects: Hart Park Flood Management Project, State Street Construction and 72nd, St. Charles & Milwaukee Ave. Construction.
3/13/2006Storm UpdateIntense rain last night brought a surge of heavy flows into MMSD’s sewer system. To prevent sewage from backing up into area homes and businesses, the Milwaukee Metropolitan Sewerage District (MMSD) began a combined sewer overflow at 3:30 a.m. on 3/13/06. A separate sewer overflow has also been confirmed into Lake Michigan near Bay View Park.
3/8/2006New Sewage Overflow Reporting Site Available to the PublicA new feature on the Milwaukee Metropolitan Sewerage District’s (MMSD) web site allows you to see whether a sewage overflow from MMSD’s sewer system is occurring in a specific river or directly to Lake Michigan. You can find the new overflow advisory site within the “Storm Update” pages of the District’s web site.
1/26/2006New, Convenient Place to Get Rid of Household Hazardous WasteThere’s a new, central location for Milwaukee County residents to get rid of harmful household chemicals at the City of Milwaukee Self Help Station, 3879 West Lincoln Avenue.
1/23/2006Commission Approves $10 Million in Future Rate ReliefMilwaukee Metropolitan Sewerage District (MMSD) Commissioners today voted to provide $10 million in future user charge rate relief. A contract was also approved that immediately saves taxpayers $1 million.
12/12/2005Rep. Pedro Colón Elected Chair of MMSD CommissionMilwaukee Metropolitan Sewerage District (MMSD) Commissioners today elected Milwaukee State Representative Pedro Colón as chair of the 11-member governing body that runs the District.
11/10/2005Updated Floodplain Map Will Help Thousands Along Lincoln CreekMore than 2,000 home and business owners will no longer have to pay for flood insurance after the Federal Emergency Management Agency (FEMA) and the City of Milwaukee approve revised floodplain maps for Lincoln Creek in Milwaukee. Approval is expected on November 15, 2005.
11/7/2005MMSD Commission Approves 2% Capital Budget for 2006Milwaukee Metropolitan Sewerage District (MMSD) Commissioners today unanimously approved a 2006 capital budget that increases the tax levy by two percent above the 2005 capital budget levy.
10/26/2005Statement from MMSD Commission Chair Jeannette BellMMSD Commission Chair Jeannette Bell, West Allis Mayor has issued the following statement.
10/25/2005MMSD Statement on Attorney General’s Legal ActionMilwaukee Metropolitan Sewerage District (MMSD) Commission Chair and West Allis Mayor Jeannette Bell issued the following statement today on behalf of MMSD after learning that Attorney General Peg Lautenschlager intends to go ahead with plans to file a lawsuit against the District taxpayers.
9/30/2005Storm UpdateStrong storms produced up to 3.94 inches of rain in the combined sewer area on September 25. MMSD captured and treated approximately 1.5 billion gallons of wastewater and rain. The Deep Tunnel captured 423 million gallons of wastewater that would have spilled into area waterways.
9/26/2005Storm UpdateHeavy rain over the weekend led to a combined sewer overflow that started at 9:45 p.m. on 9/25/05. This is the Milwaukee Metropolitan Sewerage District’s (MMSD) first sewer overflow of 2005. MMSD rain gauges showed up to four inches of rain in the combined sewer area.
9/21/2005Free Low-Flow Showerheads at MMSD's Final 2005 HHW CollectionMilwaukee County residents can help protect Lake Michigan two ways this October by picking up their free water-efficient showerhead, while supplies last, when dropping off household hazardous waste at the final mobile collection of 2005.
9/9/2005MMSD Releases 2006 Proposed BudgetsThe Milwaukee Metropolitan Sewerage District (MMSD) today released its proposed 2006 budgets that fully support overflow reduction, flood management, and long-range planning efforts.
9/1/2005Land Purchased to Prevent Regional Flooding and Sewer OverflowsRegional flood management and water quality protection efforts received a significant boost with the recent purchase of 72 acres of land in the City of Mequon through the Milwaukee Metropolitan Sewerage District’s (MMSD) Conservation Plan. Located northeast of Donges Bay and Granville Roads, the Little Menomonee River and Pigeon Creek run through the property.
8/17/2005Frequently Asked Questions About the Hart Park ProjectQuestions & answers and contact information.
7/25/2005West Allis Mayor Elected Chair of MMSD CommissionMilwaukee Metropolitan Sewerage District (MMSD) Commissioners today elected West Allis Mayor Jeannette Bell as chair of the 11-member governing body that runs the District. An MMSD Commissioner for 5 years, Bell has also served as a member of the Wisconsin State Assembly from 1982 to 1995. She’s held the position of Mayor of West Allis since 1996.
6/7/2005MMSD Employee Receives National Environmental HonorA national environmental group focused on protecting and restoring rivers has presented the Milwaukee Metropolitan Sewerage District’s (MMSD) Dave Fowler with a 2005 River Hero Award for outstanding watershed protection efforts.
5/23/2005Investigation Leads to 70% Reduction in May '04 Overflow EstimateIt is now estimated that last year’s massive combined sewer overflow was 1.2 billion gallons, not the 4.1 billion gallons originally reported in May 2004 by the Milwaukee Metropolitan Sewerage District (MMSD).
5/16/2005County Grounds Flood Basin Closer to RealityPlans are again moving forward on the Milwaukee County Grounds flood management basin project that will reduce the threat of flooding in Wauwatosa and Milwaukee, communities that sustained millions of dollars in flooding damage in 1997 and 1998.
5/16/2005Commissioner Recognized for National Environmental AchievementMilwaukee Metropolitan Sewerage District (MMSD) Commissioner Dennis Grzezinski, an environmental attorney, has been awarded a 2005 National Environmental Achievement Award from the National Association of Clean Water Agencies (NACWA).
5/12/2005Help Protect Lake Michigan, Use Less Water During Heavy RainWith two inches of rain possible between now and Friday night, the Milwaukee Metropolitan Sewerage District (MMSD) reminds its customers that you can help protect Lake Michigan and reduce the risk of a sewer overflow by using less water when there’s heavy rain.
5/6/2005MMSD Secures Land to Guard Against Regional Flooding & OverflowsThe Milwaukee Metropolitan Sewerage District (MMSD) today purchased 51.7 acres of land in the Village of Germantown for $517,100 to reduce flooding risks in the region, specifically the Menomonee River watershed. The property is located near Pleasant View Road and Lovers Lane.
4/15/2005Germantown Land Purchase to Help Reduce Risk of Future FloodingWith the purchase of nearly 50 acres in the Village of Germantown, MMSD’s latest Conservation Plan property becomes one of the many tools needed to help guard against flooding and sewer overflows.
4/1/2005Free Low-Flow Showerheads at MMSD’s HHW Collection KickoffMilwaukee County residents who want to do their part to help protect Lake Michigan can get a free water-efficient showerhead, while supplies last, when dropping off their household hazardous waste at the first mobile collection of 2005.
3/10/2005“Every Drop Counts” Program to Help Reduce Sewer OverflowsA new regional water conservation program that kicked off today is one of the many tools needed to help reduce sewer overflows and basement backups. “Every Drop Counts” offers simple ways for people to help out at home or work by using less water when there is heavy rain.
2/28/2005New MMSD Salary Plan Will Save Taxpayers $7.3 MillionMilwaukee Metropolitan Sewerage District (MMSD) Commissioners today took the final step in creating a management salary plan that will save millions of dollars.
1/5/2005Conservation Plan Preserves Hundreds of Acres in 2004The Conservation Plan, a tool needed for reducing sewer overflows, acquired 221 acres of land in 2004, raising the total number of acres purchased under the program to 594 since 2001. All properties will forever remain natural areas that continue to protect water quality while reducing flooding in areas expected to have major growth over the next 20 years.
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