District News

Madison Metropolitan Sewerage District announces new Executive Director, Eric Dundee  

Executive Director Eric Dundee (download image) The Commission of the Madison Metropolitan Sewerage District has named Eric Dundee, PE, ENV-SP, as the District’s new Executive Director following a national search and extensive interview process.   Dundee joined the District in December 2017 as Director of Wastewater Operations and Reliability, and in January 2024, he took on the second title of District Principal Engineer.     “We are thrilled to have Eric step into the role of Executive Director for the District,” says Tom Hovel,

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Madison Metropolitan Sewerage District and PATCH team up to promote water stewardship

Madison Metropolitan Sewerage District and PATCH (Providers and Teens Communicating for Health) have partnered to promote water stewardship among teens. This summer, the two organizations teamed up to provide opportunities for nontraditional experiential learning on water stewardship.

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Sewer District releases results of the second phase of its PFAS sampling and analysis

Results of the District's Phase 2 PFAS sampling and analysis show concentrations continue to be minimal and likely reflect background levels.

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Sewer District’s second educator/artist in residence to focus on water outreach with local youth

Charles Payne is a local storyteller, advocate and social artist MADISON — Charles Payne, a self-taught social artist who uses his creative skills to spark change, has been selected as Madison Metropolitan Sewerage District’s second Educator/Artist in Residence. Through this one-year residency, Payne will connect with community members, focusing on youth, through outreach and education activities to elevate conversations about water and build an understanding of the essential role water plays for us all. “Much of the wastewater process is unseen and often taken for granted,” says Michael Mucha,

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The Race to Zero Emissions—US Water Utilities and the Water Technology Alliance, D.C., Convene in Denmark on the eve of COP27

Representatives from U.S. 10 water and wastewater utilities, including Madison Metropolitan Sewerage District, are in Denmark for a five-day greenhouse gas emissions and climate resilience benchmarking tour.

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Local organizations, utilities unite on new public Water Steward course

Four Madison-area water organizations and a local nonprofit have developed a brand-new Water Steward course and certification for the public.

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