Archived Press Releases

Questions? Contact Gail Gawenda, Water Utility PIO, (608) 266-9129

Posted on Jan 3, 2012:
Northeast Madison Residents Can Clear Cloudy Water by Running Tap
Due to a pump failure at a water well on Wheeler Road in the northeast side of Madison, some residents have been reporting cloudy water today. …

Posted on Nov 4, 2011:
Plan Ahead to Prevent Winter Damage to Water Pipes
After we've raked the leaves and cleaned the gutters, we want to put away the tools and curl up with a good book. But smart homeowners know they …

Posted on Sep 26, 2011:
Water Main Project to Use Novel Repair Approach
The Madison Water Utility is about to begin a project to upgrade a water main along Droster Road on the City's east side without digging up the …

Posted on Sep 12, 2011:
Madison Water Utility Joins Urban Water Sustainability Council
The Madison Water Utility has joined the Urban Water Sustainability Council, which is part of the Clean Water America Alliance, a national …

Posted on Jul 20, 2011:
Use Water Wisely in Heat Wave
Although Madison is not experiencing a water shortage, the Water Utility advises residents to be smart about how they use water in their homes and …

Posted on Jun 21, 2011:
East Madison Water Supply Planning Group To Hold Public Sessions to Share Ideas
As part of a public engagement project begun last summer, the Madison Water Utility and citizens involved in an advisory panel are inviting the …

Posted on Apr 26, 2011:
Water Utility to Hold Open House May 7 To Celebrate National Drinking Water Week
The public is invited to the Madison Water Utility's open house on Saturday, May 7, at the utility's administration building, 119 East Olin Avenue. …

Posted on Apr 1, 2011:
Water Utility Rate Case Public Hearing Will Be April 6
The Wisconsin Public Service Commission will hold a public hearing on the Madison Water Utility's rate increase request on April 6 at 9:30 a.m. at …

Posted on Mar 29, 2011:
Madison Water Utility Toilet Rebate Saves More than 38.8 Million Gallons
Madison-Since the Madison Water Utility began offering rebates on high efficiency toilets in January 2009, the residential program has conserved …

Posted on Mar 9, 2011:
Madison Water Utility Urges ResidentsTo Fix Leaks to Save Water and Money
The Madison Water Utility joins with the U.S. Environmental Protection Agency's WaterSense program to mark "Fix a Leak Week," March 14-20, as a …

Posted on Mar 8, 2011:
Water Utility Requests Vendor Proposals for Meter System Upgrade
The Madison Water Utility is seeking vendor proposals to develop and implement a system upgrade that will enable customer meters to be read via a …

Posted on Feb 8, 2011:
For Fire Safety, Clear Ice and Snow from Hydrants
The City of Madison Fire Department and the Madison Water Utility are asking residents and businesses to help in clearing the snow and ice from …

Posted on Jan 11, 2011:
Madison Chromium-6 Test Results In
Madison Water Utility (MWU) has received the results of water samples analyzed for (hexavalent) chromium-6 by the Wisconsin State Laboratory of …

Posted on Dec 20, 2010:
Madison Water Utility Statement on Hexavalent Chromium
In response to a report by the national Environmental Working Group on possible chromium-6 contamination in water, the Madison Water Utility wants …