# Milwaukee Metropolitan Sewerage District (MMSD)

> MMSD is a regional government agency serving Greater Milwaukee, Wisconsin, providing water reclamation and flood management services to over 1 million people across 29 communities in a 423-square-mile area. Founded 100 years ago, MMSD is a national leader in wastewater treatment, flood management, and green infrastructure. Since 1994, MMSD has captured and cleaned 98.4% of all water entering the regional sewer system, and its Deep Tunnels have prevented over 167.3 billion gallons of pollution from entering Lake Michigan.

- Organization: Milwaukee Metropolitan Sewerage District
- Address: 260 W. Seeboth Street, Milwaukee, WI 53204
- Phone: (414) 272-5100
- Executive Director: Kevin L. Shafer, P.E.
- Vision: A healthier, cleaner, resilient region
- Mission: Protect public health and the environment through world-class, cost-effective water resource management, leadership, and partnership
- Values: Stewardship, Integrity, Quality, Collaboration, Diversity, Innovation
- Service Area: 29 communities in a 423-square-mile region of Greater Milwaukee

## About Us

- [About MMSD](https://www.mmsd.com/about-us): Mission, vision, values, leadership, and organizational overview
- [History](https://www.mmsd.com/about-us/history): MMSD's 100-year history and historic timeline
- [2035 Vision](https://www.mmsd.com/about-us/2035-vision): Long-term goals for a healthier Milwaukee region and cleaner Lake Michigan
- [Strategic Plan & Performance](https://www.mmsd.com/about-us/strategic-plan): Annual performance reports and strategic planning documents
- [Research](https://www.mmsd.com/about-us/research): Environmental and operational research initiatives
- [Budget/Financial](https://www.mmsd.com/about-us/budget-financial): Financial reports and budget information
- [Milorganite](https://www.mmsd.com/about-us/milorganite): Information about Milorganite, the fertilizer product derived from the treatment process
- [Commission](https://www.mmsd.com/about-us/commission): Governing commission information
- [Meeting Documents](https://www.mmsd.com/about-us/commission/meeting-documents): Commission meeting agendas and minutes
- [Public Notices](https://www.mmsd.com/about-us/commission/public-notices): Official public notices
- [News](https://www.mmsd.com/about-us/news): Press releases and organizational news
- [Events](https://www.mmsd.com/about-us/events): Upcoming public events and programs
- [Blue Notes Newsletter](https://www.mmsd.com/about-us/blue-notes-newsletter): Quarterly newsletter from the Executive Director
- [Newsletter Sign-up](https://www.mmsd.com/about-us/blue-notes-newsletter/newsletter-signup): Subscribe to the Blue Notes newsletter

## Contact

- [Contact Us](https://www.mmsd.com/about-us/contact-us): General contact information and inquiry form
- [Records Request](https://www.mmsd.com/about-us/contact-us/records-request): Submit a public records request
- [Reporting a Sewer Odor](https://www.mmsd.com/about-us/contact-us/sewer-odor): How to report sewer odor issues
- [Reporting a Wet Basement](https://www.mmsd.com/about-us/contact-us/reporting-wet-basement): How to report basement flooding
- [Filing a Claim](https://www.mmsd.com/about-us/contact-us/filing-claim): Submit a damage or loss claim
- [Municipality Contacts](https://www.mmsd.com/about-us/contact-us/municipality-contacts): Contact directory for member municipalities

## Rain & Facility Information

- [Live Rain Updates](https://www.mmsd.com/about-us/milwaukee-rain-facility-information): Real-time Milwaukee rainfall and facility operational status
- [Rain Gauge Locations](https://www.mmsd.com/about-us/milwaukee-rain-facility-information/rain-gauge-locations): Map and list of rain gauge monitoring stations
- [Rain Gauge Data](https://www.mmsd.com/about-us/milwaukee-rain-facility-information/rain_gauge_data): Historical and current rain gauge readings
- [Facilities](https://www.mmsd.com/about-us/milwaukee-rain-facility-information/facilities): Overview of MMSD's physical facilities
- [GIS Maps and Data](https://www.mmsd.com/gis-data): Geographic information systems, spatial maps, and downloadable data

## Wastewater Treatment

- [Wastewater Treatment Overview](https://www.mmsd.com/what-we-do/wastewater-treatment): Overview of water reclamation operations at Jones Island and South Shore
- [Treatment Process](https://www.mmsd.com/what-we-do/wastewater-treatment/treatment-process): Step-by-step explanation of the wastewater treatment process
- [Deep Tunnels](https://www.mmsd.com/what-we-do/wastewater-treatment/deep-tunnel): The deep tunnel system that stores excess water during heavy rain events
- [Overflows](https://www.mmsd.com/what-we-do/wastewater-treatment/overflows): Information on combined sewer overflows and reduction efforts
- [Sewers](https://www.mmsd.com/what-we-do/wastewater-treatment/sewers): Regional sewer system infrastructure information
- [Tours](https://www.mmsd.com/what-we-do/wastewater-treatment/tours): Public tours of MMSD water reclamation facilities

## Green Infrastructure

- [Green Infrastructure Overview](https://www.mmsd.com/what-we-do/green-infrastructure): Programs and resources for nature-based stormwater management
- [Rain Gardens](https://www.mmsd.com/what-we-do/green-infrastructure/rain-gardens): How to install and maintain a rain garden
- [Rain Barrels](https://www.mmsd.com/what-we-do/green-infrastructure/rain-barrels): Rain barrel installation and purchase information
- [Porous Pavement](https://www.mmsd.com/what-we-do/green-infrastructure/porous-pavement): Permeable pavement options for stormwater infiltration
- [Native Landscaping](https://www.mmsd.com/what-we-do/green-infrastructure/native-landscaping): Using native plants to manage rainwater
- [Green Luminary®](https://www.mmsd.com/what-we-do/green-infrastructure/green-luminaries): Recognition program for green infrastructure excellence
- [Funding Programs](https://www.mmsd.com/what-we-do/green-infrastructure/funding-programs): Grants and financial incentives for green infrastructure projects
- [Green Schools](https://www.mmsd.com/what-we-do/green-infrastructure/green-schools): Green infrastructure program for schools
- [Green Highways](https://www.mmsd.com/what-we-do/green-infrastructure/green-highways): Roadside green infrastructure initiatives

## Flood Management

- [Flood Management Overview](https://www.mmsd.com/what-we-do/flood-management): Regional flood mitigation projects and programs
- [Greenseams®](https://www.mmsd.com/what-we-do/flood-management/greenseams): Land acquisition program to preserve natural floodplains and green space
- [Working Soils®](https://www.mmsd.com/what-we-do/flood-management/working-soils): Agricultural land management program for flood mitigation
- [Kinnickinnic Watershed Projects](https://www.mmsd.com/what-we-do/flood-management/kinnickinnic-river): Flood management projects along the Kinnickinnic River
- [KK 6th to 16th Street](https://www.mmsd.com/what-we-do/flood-management/kinnickinnic-river/6th-to-16th-street): River channel project between 6th and 16th Streets
- [KK Jackson Park](https://www.mmsd.com/what-we-do/flood-management/kinnickinnic-river/jackson-park): Jackson Park flood management project
- [KK Pulaski Park](https://www.mmsd.com/what-we-do/flood-management/kinnickinnic-river/pulaski-park): Pulaski Park flood management project
- [KK Wilson Park Creek Reach 3](https://www.mmsd.com/what-we-do/flood-management/kinnickinnic-river/wilson-park-creek-reach-3): Wilson Park Creek flood project
- [Milwaukee Watershed Projects](https://www.mmsd.com/what-we-do/flood-management/milwaukee-watershed-projects): Flood projects in the Milwaukee River watershed
- [30th Street Corridor](https://www.mmsd.com/what-we-do/flood-management/milwaukee-watershed-projects/30th-street-corridor): 30th Street green infrastructure corridor project
- [Lincoln Creek](https://www.mmsd.com/what-we-do/flood-management/milwaukee-watershed-projects/lincoln-creek): Lincoln Creek flood management project
- [West Basin](https://www.mmsd.com/what-we-do/flood-management/milwaukee-watershed-projects/west-basin): West Basin flood storage project
- [Menomonee Watershed Projects](https://www.mmsd.com/what-we-do/flood-management/menomonee-concrete-removal): Flood projects in the Menomonee River watershed
- [Hart Park & Western Milwaukee Levee System](https://www.mmsd.com/what-we-do/flood-management/menomonee-concrete-removal/hart-park-and-western-milwaukee-levee-system): Levee improvements at Hart Park
- [Honey Creek](https://www.mmsd.com/what-we-do/flood-management/menomonee-concrete-removal/honey-creek): Honey Creek flood management project
- [Honey Creek McCarty Park](https://www.mmsd.com/what-we-do/flood-management/menomonee-concrete-removal/honey-creek-mccarty-park-project): McCarty Park reach of Honey Creek project
- [Underwood Creek](https://www.mmsd.com/what-we-do/flood-management/menomonee-concrete-removal/underwood-creek): Underwood Creek concrete removal and restoration
- [Valley Park](https://www.mmsd.com/what-we-do/flood-management/menomonee-concrete-removal/valley-park): Valley Park flood management project

## Water Quality

- [Water Quality Protection](https://www.mmsd.com/what-we-do/water-quality): Programs and initiatives to protect regional water quality
- [MMSD Central Lab](https://www.mmsd.com/what-we-do/water-quality/mmsd-central-lab): Laboratory services for water quality testing and analysis
- [Monitoring Data](https://www.mmsd.com/what-we-do/water-quality/monitoring-data): Water quality monitoring results and datasets
- [PFAS](https://www.mmsd.com/what-we-do/water-quality/pfas): Per- and Polyfluoroalkyl Substances monitoring and response

## Education & Sustainability

- [Education and Outreach](https://www.mmsd.com/what-we-do/education): School programs, community education, and outreach resources
- [Milwaukee Estuary AOC Projects](https://www.mmsd.com/what-we-do/milwaukee-estuary-aoc): Area of Concern restoration projects for the Milwaukee Estuary
- [Sustainability](https://www.mmsd.com/what-we-do/sustainability): Energy efficiency, renewable energy, and environmental stewardship initiatives

## What You Can Do

- [Community Action Overview](https://www.mmsd.com/what-you-can-do): Ways residents can help protect water quality and reduce flooding
- [Managing Water On Your Property](https://www.mmsd.com/what-you-can-do/managing-water-on-your-property): Homeowner guide to managing stormwater and preventing basement flooding
- [Water in My Basement](https://www.mmsd.com/what-you-can-do/managing-water-on-your-property/water-in-my-basement): Causes of and solutions for basement water intrusion
- [Sanitary Sewer Lateral](https://www.mmsd.com/what-you-can-do/managing-water-on-your-property/laterals): Information on maintaining your private sewer lateral
- [Foundation Drains](https://www.mmsd.com/what-you-can-do/managing-water-on-your-property/foundation-drains): Managing foundation drain connections to reduce inflow and infiltration
- [Gutters and Downspouts](https://www.mmsd.com/what-you-can-do/managing-water-on-your-property/gutters-and-downspouts): Proper gutter and downspout management for stormwater control
- [Proper Grading Around Your Home](https://www.mmsd.com/what-you-can-do/managing-water-on-your-property/proper-grading-around-your-home): How yard grading affects basement flooding risk
- [Rain Check Program](https://www.mmsd.com/what-you-can-do/managing-water-on-your-property/rain-check): Free home inspection program for stormwater management
- [Pipe Check Program](https://www.mmsd.com/what-you-can-do/managing-water-on-your-property/pipe-check): Lateral pipe inspection and incentive program
- [Adopt-A-River](https://www.mmsd.com/what-you-can-do/adopt-a-river): Volunteer program to steward local rivers and waterways
- [Home HazMat Collection](https://www.mmsd.com/what-you-can-do/home-haz-mat-collection): Free household hazardous waste drop-off locations and schedule
- [Medicine Collections](https://www.mmsd.com/what-you-can-do/medicine-collections): Safe medication disposal to protect waterways
- [Water Drop Alert](https://www.mmsd.com/what-you-can-do/water-drop-alert): Text alert system urging water conservation during high-demand periods
- [What Not to Flush](https://www.mmsd.com/what-you-can-do/what-not-to-flush): Public education on preventing sewer blockages and overflows

## Careers

- [Careers Overview](https://www.mmsd.com/careers): Employment at MMSD and career pathways in the water sector
- [Vacant Positions](https://www.governmentjobs.com/careers/mmsd): Current job openings at MMSD
- [Find Your Path to a Water Career](https://www.mmsd.com/careers/find-your-path): Career exploration guide for water and environmental fields
- [Internships & Co-ops](https://www.mmsd.com/careers/internships): Student internship and cooperative education opportunities
- [Employee Benefits](https://www.mmsd.com/careers/employee-benefits): Overview of MMSD employee benefits and compensation
- [Workforce Development](https://www.mmsd.com/careers/workforce-development): Training and development programs for employees and the community

## Procurement

- [Procurement Overview](https://www.mmsd.com/procurement): Contracting, bidding, and vendor information
- [Procurement Opportunities](https://mmsd.diversitycompliance.com/frontend/proposalsearchpublic.asp?tn=mmsd&xid=8146): Current open bids and RFPs
- [Construction & CAD Standard Documents](https://www.mmsd.com/procurement/construction-cad-standard-documents-special-bid): Standard construction documents and special bid attachments
- [Vendor Registration](https://mmsd.diversitycompliance.com/FrontEnd/StartVendor.asp?TN=mmsd&XID=7244): Register as an MMSD vendor or supplier
- [Supplier Development](https://www.mmsd.com/procurement/supplier-development): Resources for diverse and small business suppliers
- [Business Capacity Development](https://www.mmsd.com/procurement/business-development): Business development and certification assistance

## Government & Business

- [Government & Business Overview](https://www.mmsd.com/government-business): Resources for municipalities, contractors, and industrial users
- [Municipal Information](https://www.mmsd.com/government-business/municipal-information): Information and resources for MMSD member municipalities
- [Rules & Regulations](https://www.mmsd.com/government-business/rules-regulations): MMSD's regulatory framework and compliance requirements
- [Private Property I&I](https://www.mmsd.com/government-business/rules-regulations/private-property-i-i): Inflow and infiltration regulations for private property owners
- [Pipe Check Contractor Resources](https://www.mmsd.com/government-business/pipe-check-contractor): Resources for contractors participating in the Pipe Check program
- [Industrial Waste & Pretreatment](https://www.mmsd.com/government-business/rules-regulations/industrial-waste-pretreatment): Pretreatment requirements for industrial wastewater dischargers
- [Total Maximum Daily Loads (TMDL)](https://www.mmsd.com/government-business/total-maximum-daily-loads-tmdl): TMDL compliance information for regulated dischargers
- [2050 Facilities Plan](https://www.mmsd.com/government-business/2050-facilities-plan): Long-range infrastructure planning through 2050
- [2020 Water Quality Initiative](https://www.mmsd.com/government-business/2020-water-quality-initiative): Water quality improvement initiative details

## Legal & Policy

- [Accessibility Policy](https://www.mmsd.com/accessibility-policy): Website and facility accessibility information
- [Privacy Policy](https://www.mmsd.com/privacy-policy): Data privacy practices and user rights
- [Cookie Policy](https://www.mmsd.com/cookie-policy): Cookie usage on the MMSD website
- [Site Map](https://www.mmsd.com/site-map): Full site map of all MMSD web pages

## Partner Sites

- [Milorganite](https://www.milorganite.com): Lawn and garden fertilizer made from Milwaukee's recycled biosolids; includes lawn care tips and product information
- [Fresh Coast Guardians](https://www.freshcoastguardians.com): Community stewardship program dedicated to protecting Lake Michigan and the fresh coast