When overflows increase and a wastewater treatment plant nears its operating capacity, there has historically been one logical solution: expand the treatment plant. “If the only tool you have is…
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Rain Barrel Sale is May 14
April 14, 2011 | Blog
MSD will host a one day, Cash and Carry Rain Barrel Sale for customers. MSD is offering the rain barrel program as part of its efforts to promote the use…
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Learn How to Build a Rain Garden with MSD
March 30, 2011 | Blog
One of MSD’s goals is to educate the St. Louis community on stormwater best management practices. One of those best management practices is rain gardens. One of MSD’s goals is…
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What Your Sewer Dollar Buys You
March 22, 2011 | Blog
Each day, MSD's complex maze of underground pipes collects wastewater generated by all of St. Louis City and 80 percent of St. Louis County, conveying it to one of our…
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MSD Expands Low Income Assistance Program
March 8, 2011 | Press Releases
MSD has expanded its low income assistance program to include those who rent their homes. MSD has expanded its low income assistance program to include those who rent their homes. In…
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Volunteers Needed for Trash Bash
February 28, 2011 | Blog
Volunteers are needed for the Third Annual Confluence Trash Bash on Saturday, March 26. The bash is from 8:30 a.m. to noon at the following locations: Old Chain of Rocks…
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Inside MSD: Stormwater Management
February 23, 2011 | Blog
The recent snow and ice have melted, but have you wondered what happens to the salt, dirt and pollution left behind? Untreated, it flows through our stormwater drains and eventually…
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Judge Awards Legal Fees of $4.8 Million in Zweig Lawsuit
February 9, 2011 | Press Releases
A Lincoln County judge has ruled that the law firm of Greensfelder, Hemker, & Gale of St. Louis will be awarded $4.8 million in attorney’s fees and expenses in the…
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Prevent Used Engine Oil from Polluting Our Waterways
January 25, 2011 | Blog
According to the American Petroleum Institute, more than 50 percent of all motorists change the oil in their vehicles themselves. One of the most important steps when changing your vehicle’s…
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MSD to Appeal Stormwater Lawsuit Decision
December 30, 2010 | Press Releases
The Metropolitan St. Louis Sewer District (MSD) will file an appeal in the case of Zweig, et. al. vs. MSD. The Metropolitan St. Louis Sewer District (MSD) will file an…