MSD asks voters to approve rate hike to deal with localized flooding

The Metropolitan Sewer District (MSD) says it needs money to stop localized flooding and erosion problems in the St. Louis area.

Under the plan, which is called is Proposition S, $30 million would be generated to allow MSD to address issues with flooding. The utility says there are 500 storm water issues throughout the St. Louis area that fall under the category of flooding and erosion.