Simple ways to reduce phosphorus pollution
Our homes (yards, driveways, soaps and pets) contribute to phosphorus pollution. Here are simple ways to help with phosphorus reduction.
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Home / News & Resources /On tour! Safety rules for visiting the water treatment plant
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.
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.
Waterworks wonders: Sewer and water industry museums of the world
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.
