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Today, Madison Water Utility officially started construction on a PFAS treatment facility for one of its drinking water wells – Well 15 on Madison’s east side. Well 15 has been shut down since 2019 due to PFAS contamination. Today, Madison Mayor…

Madison Water Utility is announcing the release of this year’s Annual Drinking Water Quality Report. The report provides an overview of the tens of thousands of drinking water quality tests conducted in 2023. The utility is pleased to report that…

Madison Water Utility's 2023 Annual Report is now available. This reporting period covers calendar year 2023, including 2023 financial statements, 2023 water quality monitoring, as well as 2023 projects, events, operations, and accomplishments.

On April 10th, 2024, the US Environmental Protection Agency (EPA) finalized regulations for PFAS in drinking water.

Join us tonight from 4-6 PM at Madison Water Utility (119 E Olin Avenue) for a public meeting hosted by Madison Water Utility and City Streets division to discuss road salting application, including the impacts on our infrastructure and waterways.

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Madison Water Utility's 2022 Annual Report is now available! This reporting period covers calendar year 2022, including audited 2022 financial statements, 2022 water quality monitoring, and 2022 projects, events, operations, and accomplishments…

Madison’s drinking water continues to meet all federal and state standards for health and safety

The City of Madison Planning Division is excited to announce an Open House for upcoming plans, projects, and initiatives in the West Area. The event is a great opportunity to hear directly from City staff about proposed improvements aimed at serving…

The City of Madison Planning Division is excited to announce an Open House for upcoming plans, projects, and initiatives in the West Area. The event is a great opportunity to hear directly from City staff about proposed improvements aimed at serving…

Today the US EPA released draft standards for per- and poly-fluoroalkyl substances (PFAS) in drinking water. PFAS are a group of human-made substances that are widespread in the environment and can impact human health. The proposed standards take…

Anyone familiar with the small town farm life, knows there’s a few fundamentals that make for an easier day: working hard, enjoying the outdoors and getting your hands dirty to get the job done. “Operating heavy equipment, growing up on a farm,…

The Engineering Division, in partnership with the Parks Division, Madison Water Utility and Traffic Engineering Division and Building Inspection Division, is proud to join the nationally-recognized Women in Construction Week, March 5-11, 2023. This…

This New Pilot Program is First in the State

In December 2021, Madison Water Utility (Utility) filed a rate case application with the Public Service Commission of Wisconsin (PSCW). One of the primary goals was to obtain sufficient funding to maintain required levels of re-investments in water…

Four Madison-area water organizations and a local nonprofit have developed a brand-new Water Steward course and certification for the public. Spearheaded by the nonprofit Sustain Dane, this public water stewardship educational opportunity brings…

Madison Water Utility's 2021 Annual Report is available!  Section 13.01(3) of the Madison General Ordinances establishes the duty of the Madison Water Utility Board to “issue an annual report that shall be made available to the Common Council…

An application has been filed with the Public Service Commission of Wisconsin (PSCW) to increase water rates.

Madison’s drinking water continues to meet all federal and state standards for health and safety

The City of Madison invites the community to celebrate the City’s Public Works agencies and infrastructure progress for Infrastructure and Public Works weeks, May 16-20, 2022. Both weeks celebrate different topics, but are designated on the same…