MSD Project Clear News

Power Outage Causes Discharge Into Mississippi River

August 8, 2013 | Alerts

A power outage at MSD’s Bissell Point Wastewater Treatment Plant caused approximately 3.5 million gallons of untreated wastewater to discharge into the Mississippi River this afternoon. A power outage at…

August 2013 Cleaning Schedule

August 2, 2013 | Blog

MSD started a sanitary sewer cleaning program a few years ago. By proactively cleaning our sewers, instead of waiting for problems to develop, we help reduce problems like water backups…

Rain Barrel Sale This Weekend

July 26, 2013 | Blog

St. Louis Green has partnered with RainReserve for a special rain barrel sale event this weekend. St. Louis Green has partnered with RainReserve for a special rain barrel sale event…

Blocked Sewer Causes Discharge Into Deer Creek

July 9, 2013 | Alerts

Crews with the Metropolitan St. Louis Sewer District (MSD) are cleaning up a discharge of sewage into Deer Creek at 2732 McKnight Road. Crews with the Metropolitan St. Louis Sewer…

July 2013 Cleaning Schedule

July 1, 2013 | Blog

MSD started a sanitary sewer cleaning program a few years ago. By proactively cleaning our sewers, instead of waiting for problems to develop, we help reduce problems like water backups…

Broken Valve Causes Wastewater Discharge Into River des Peres and Mississippi River

June 19, 2013 | Alerts

Earlier today, a broken valve at an MSD pump station caused the discharge of untreated wastewater into the River des Peres. Earlier today, a broken valve at an MSD pump…

Check out the Updates to the BMP Toolbox

June 17, 2013 | Blog

MSD recently completed more updates to the Best Management Practices (BMP) Toolbox on the website.The BMP Toolbox provides resources for post-construction stormwater BMPs design, installation, and maintenance. The toolbox walks…

Volunteers Needed for Operation Clean Stream

June 11, 2013 | Blog

Volunteers are needed for the 46th Annual Operation Clean Stream event on Saturday, August 24. Volunteers are needed for the 46th Annual Operation Clean Stream event on Saturday, August 24.…

MSD Turns on Pump Station Shut Down Due to Flooding

June 6, 2013 | Alerts

MSD turned on the Watkins Creek pump station this morning. MSD turned on the Watkins Creek pump station this morning. The pump station, which is located in in the 11-thousand…

Rising River Forces MSD to Shut Down Pump Station