The Madison Water Utility has joined the Urban Water Sustainability Council, which is part of the Clean Water America Alliance, a national organization focused on integrating all aspects of regional water sustainability.
The mission of the…
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 yards during the current heat wave.
Water demand typically rises in the summer months, according to…
As part of a public engagement project begun last summer, the Madison Water Utility and citizens involved in an advisory panel are inviting the public to two "listening and learning" open house sessions June 27 and 30. The events are designed to…
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. From 10 a.m. to 3 p.m.
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 the PSC's building located at 610 North Whitney Way.
The proposed increase would raise the average…
Madison-Since the Madison Water Utility began offering rebates on high efficiency toilets in January 2009, the residential program has conserved more than 38.8 million gallons of water that would have otherwise gone down the drain.
As part of the…
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 fixed-base radio network, and that will eventually allow the utility to issue bills monthly rather than…
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 around fire hydrants adjacent to their property. It's important to have a minimum of three feet around…
Madison Water Utility (MWU) has received the results of water samples analyzed for (hexavalent) chromium-6 by the Wisconsin State Laboratory of Hygiene. The utility sampled four wells plus three other locations in the city. The data can be found at…
In response to a report by the national Environmental Working Group on possible chromium-6 contamination in water, the Madison Water Utility wants to emphasize that our water is safe to drink, according to General Manager Tom Heikkinen.
"Madison's…
The Madison Water Utility's popular toilet rebate program funding is exhausted for this year, but the utility will be placing new applicants on a waiting list for next year.
Madison-The Madison Water Utility joins with the Madison Common Council and the National Groundwater Association in proclaiming Tuesday, September 14, 2010, as "Protect Your Groundwater Day."
Ninety-five percent of all available fresh water comes…
Madison-Madison Water Utility has kicked off a major water supply planning project that will pair professional and scientific expertise with community engagement to recommend future infrastructure on Madison's East Side.
The 18-month study will…
Water Utility crews have been working most of the night on a water main break at about 1100 South High Point Road, on Madison's far southwest side. The break is near the Velvet Leaf Road intersection.
Residents in that area may be experiencing…
Madison-The Madison Water Utility has taken the first steps toward a system upgrade that will enable customer meters to be read via a fixed-base radio network and will eventually allow the utility to issue bills monthly rather than at the current…
The public is invited to the Madison Water Utility's open house on Saturday, May 8, at the utility's administration building, 119 East Olin Avenue. From 10 a.m. to 3 p.m.
The Madison Water Utility has expanded its popular toilet rebate program to include apartment buildings in the City. A year ago, the utility began offering rebates of up to $100 as an incentive for residential customers to replace their older…
Madison-The Wisconsin Public Service Commission will hold a public hearing on the Madison Water Utility's rate increase request on December 8 at 10 a.m. at the PSC's building located at 610 North Whitney Way.
The proposed increase would raise the…