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.
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Home / News & Resources /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.
10 easy ways to conserve water at home
Freshwater is finite, so it’s important to conserve water and help prevent water pollution. We've compiled 10 easy ways to save water at home.
Moving out waste guide: Where to throw it out
Read this moving out waste guide and recycling checklist for where to throw out various types of waste in and around Madison and Dane County.
Flow of history: Land treatment vs. chemical treatment
In the late 1800s, Madison leaders weighed options between a chemical and filtration system or land disposal for wastewater treatment.
