Flow of history: The university to the rescue
In 1900, staff at the University offered the city free services from a qualified faculty member to resolve the wastewater situation.
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At these international destination museums, learn about waterworks, sewerage systems, plumbing operations and the water industry.
Butter River: Cleaning up Madison’s largest commercial fire
On May 3, 1991, a massive fire engulfed Central Storage & Warehouse (CSW) and created a burning river of melted butter in Madison's streets.
Flow of history: Experience with the international process
In the late 1800s, instead of rectangular sedimentation tanks, the MacDougall plant used automatically cleaned circular tanks.
Inflow and Infiltration Reduction Program makes steady progress on a complex issue
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.
Night ops: Night shift operators are essential to plant’s success
Running a wastewater treatment plant requires constant vigilance and attention that wouldn’t be possible without our staff of night operators.
