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…
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What do those color dots mean?
December 21, 2010 | Blog
If you’ve seen sewer inlets in the MSD coverage area, you may have noticed color dots on the covers. We started marking inlet covers with a dot of green spray…
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Salt Improves Winter Conditions but Harms Ecosystems
December 14, 2010 | Blog
Keeping roads and parking areas free of ice and snow is important during the winter months. However, road salt – one of the main tools used to achieve this task…
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Judge Issues Decision in Second Phase of MSD Stormwater Charge Lawsuit
December 8, 2010 | Press Releases
A Lincoln County judge declined to order the Metropolitan St. Louis Sewer District (MSD) to issue a refund in the case of Zweig, et. al. vs. MSD. Zweig, et. Al.…
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Tips for Storing Your Rain Barrel This Winter
December 2, 2010 | Blog
Winter is officially three weeks away, but now’s the time to prepare your rain barrel for winter storage. If you have the storage space, we recommend unhooking the rain barrel…
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Civil Service Commission Vacancy
November 30, 2010 | Blog
The Board of Trustees of the Metropolitan St. Louis Sewer District is currently accepting resumes and cover letters from persons interested in being considered for appointment to the Civil Service…
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Prevent Household Grease from Polluting Our Water Ways This Thanksgiving
November 22, 2010 | Blog
Thanksgiving kicks off the holiday season this week, and that means lots of cooking and eating. That also means a lot of fats, oils and grease that, if poured down…
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What is stormwater runoff?
November 1, 2010 | Blog
Storm water runoff occurs when precipitation from rain or snowmelt flows over the ground. Storm water runoff occurs when precipitation from rain or snowmelt flows over the ground. Impervious surfaces…
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Board Approves Budget Cuts
October 15, 2010 | Blog
The Board of Trustees of the Metropolitan St. Louis Sewer District (MSD) took action last night on a revised budget for Fiscal Year 2011.The board approved a total of $15.5…
