St. Louis sewer district warns large businesses of service disconnections over $100M in unpaid bills For the first time in its 70-year history, the utility is threatening to physically block [...]
Work continues to repair downtown cave-in near the dome
Work continues to repair downtown cave-in near the dome Repairs start from the furthest levels underground and then work their way up. After MSD’s repairs are done, City Water will [...]
MSD Project Clear to Begin Phased Wastewater Service Disconnections for Chronic Nonpayment
The Metropolitan St. Louis Sewer District (MSD Project Clear) announced today that it will begin a phased wastewater service disconnection program to address chronic nonpayment and help keep rates fair [...]
Preparing STL for climate resilience
Preparing STL for climate resilience Rising temperatures and heavier rainfall in St. Louis are prompting engineers, designers and city officials to rethink how roads, parking lots and sewers are built. [...]
St. Louis Metropolitan Sewer District (MSD) offers grants to homeowners for rainscaping
St. Louis Metropolitan Sewer District (MSD) offers grants to homeowners for rainscaping The MSD Rainscaping Small Grants program reimburses homeowners after they add rainscaping techniques to better manage stormwater runoff. [...]
North St. Louis street collapse reveals underground creek
North St. Louis street collapse reveals underground creek At the intersection of Branch Street and Knapp Street in old north St. Louis, a ground collapse occurred after part of the [...]
St. Louis condemns Soulard property over illegal dirt pile
St. Louis condemns Soulard property over illegal dirt pile The pile, located at South 7th Street and Shenandoah Avenue, has drawn the attention of residents and city officials who call [...]
Why do St. Louis streets collapse? 7 things to know about sinkholes and cave-ins
Why do St. Louis streets collapse? 7 things to know about sinkholes and cave-ins. The Missouri Geological Survey has been mapping out the bedrock of the state since 1853. Today, [...]
A cave-in collapsed part of downtown St. Louis nearly two weeks ago. Here’s what’s going on now.
A cave-in collapsed part of downtown St. Louis nearly two weeks ago. Here's what's going on now. The Metropolitan St. Louis Sewer District, among other agencies, has been working to [...]
Downtown sinkhole was caused by water main failure, not underground ‘void,’ geologist says
Downtown sinkhole was caused by main failure, not underground 'void,' geologist says The first signs of the water main break happened Friday night, when water was seen bubbling up under [...]