Metrogro and Yahara WINS are partners in phosphorus reduction
Metrogro is an important partner in the District’s phosphorus reduction efforts and aids in the goals of Yahara WINS.
Metrogro is an important partner in the District’s phosphorus reduction efforts and aids in the goals of Yahara WINS.
Every summer, the Facilities Maintenance (FM) crew performs aeration tank cleaning and inspection of a portion of the plant’s 30 tanks.
Madison needed to decide whether to increase capacity of the Burke Plant or build another treatment plant in the Nine Springs marsh area.
The primary treatment at the Burke Plant was placed into service in 1914 and the trickling filter portion began operation in early 1916.
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.
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.