MSD Project Clear News

What’s that smell? Dead fish leave foul odor in south St. Louis

July 18, 2019 | In the News

Small fish are dying in the River Des Peres, something that commonly happens during the summer. MSD says a sewer problem is not to blame, saying that water is going…

Know Your Zone program educates St. Louis homeowners about flood risks

July 18, 2019 | In the News

Floods are the most common and most costly type of natural disasters. According to the National Flood Insurance Program, the average flood claim for homeowners and renters exceeds $35,000 in…

‘Rebuilding a city’: Demolition activity in St. Louis up one year after Krewson outlined vacancy plan

July 10, 2019 | In the News

At the same time the city’s building division is ramping up its demolitions, the Metropolitan St. Louis Sewer District is in the middle of its own plan, the Urban Greening…

MSD to host Rate Commission Public Hearings at UMSL

July 10, 2019 | In the News

MSD's Executive Director Brian Hoelsher joins us on Fox 2 in the Morning along with Chairman of the MSD Rate Commission Len Toenjes with their plan for a series of…

MSD Project Clear Continues Rainscaping Grant Program

June 28, 2019 | Press Releases

Metropolitan St. Louis Sewer District Project Clear is continuing to encourage landowners to install rainscaping features on their property with the Rainscaping Small Grants Program 2019-2020 grant round. Metropolitan St.…

South St. Louis County family pointing the finger at MSD after basement floods

June 28, 2019 | In the News

A family said they are dealing with a soggy and destroyed basement, and have more than $20,000 in damages. They are pointing the finger at the Metropolitan Sewer District but…

MSD to pay for some repairs after power outage caused water backup in South City homes

June 28, 2019 | In the News

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MSD implements new Prevailing Wage Program to set minimum pay rates

June 27, 2019 | Press Releases

The Metropolitan St. Louis Sewer District (MSD) is implementing a Prevailing Wage Program effective July 1, 2019. The first wage order will take effect for all applicable projects advertised for…

‘Our most prime time;’ Area businesses still struggling to recover from flooding

June 24, 2019 | In the News

The Metropolitan Sewer District (MSD) is closely watching river levels. Sean Hadley with MSD says crews are working around the clock at the 28 pump stations.[/vc_column_text][vc_button_msd link="url:https%3A%2F%2Fwww.kmov.com%2Fnews%2Four-most-prime-time-area-businesses-still-struggling-to-recover%2Farticle_7c46ad18-9493-11e9-b250-2b6d35d26231.html|title:Read%20the%20full%20story%20on%20KMOV|target:%20_blank|" btn_style="outline"][/vc_column][/vc_row]

Vacant lots sponge up stormwater, produce community benefits