As a result of yesterday’s power outage at MSD’s Bissell Point Wastewater Treatment Plant, final calculations show 2.1 million gallons of untreated wastewater discharged in the Mississippi River. This number […]
Power Outage Causes Discharge Into Mississippi River
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.
Blocked Sewer Causes Discharge Into Deer Creek
Crews with the Metropolitan St. Louis Sewer District (MSD) are cleaning up a discharge of sewage into Deer Creek at 2732 McKnight Road.
Broken Valve Causes Wastewater Discharge Into River des Peres and Mississippi River
Earlier today, a broken valve at an MSD pump station caused the discharge of untreated wastewater into the River des Peres.
Check out the Updates to the BMP Toolbox
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 […]
Partial Lane Closures On Washington Avenue At Jefferson Avenue Due To Sewer Collapse
Metropolitan St. Louis Sewer District (MSD) crews are responding to a partial sewer collapse on Washington Avenue at Jefferson Avenue.
MSD Update: Hanley Road, South Of Manchester Road, To Fully Reopen Friday Afternoon
Work on the collapsed section of 42-inch corrugated metal stormwater sewer that has caused lane closures this week on Hanley Road, directly south of Manchester Road, has been completed.
MSD Update On Partial Closure Of Hanley Road, South Of Manchester Road, In Maplewood
Hanley Road south of Manchester has been reduced to one lane in each direction. These lanes will remain closed throughout the evening rush hour and possibly throughout tomorrow (Thursday). Motorists […]
MSD To Partially Close Northbound Hanley Road, South Of Manchester Road, To Make Emergency Repairs
This evening, the Metropolitan St. Louis Sewer District (MSD) will immediately close one lane of northbound Hanley Road in Maplewood to fully assess and make emergency repairs to a section […]
October Cleaning Schedule
A few years ago, MSD started a sanitary sewer cleaning program. By proactively cleaning our sewers, instead of waiting for problems to develop, we help reduce problems like water backups […]