The recent rain in St. Louis and the Midwest could make flooding worse. Just days ago, the Metropolitan St. Louis Sewer District, MSD, took precautions by sending a diver into […]
St. Louis Utility Proposes Impervious Storm Water Fee
The Metropolitan St. Louis Sewer District (MSD) has proposed an increase in storm water fees based on how much water a property can absorb. The fee will be on the […]
MSD Goes Before City/County Voters With Prop S Rate Hike
The Metropolitan St. Louis Sewer District is going before voters on April 2 with Proposition S, a measure to be decided both in St. Louis City and County. If passed, […]
MSD proposes restarting ‘impervious fee,’ now with voter approval; Sullivan is on fence
Voters in the St. Louis Metropolitan Sewer District will consider Proposition S for Stormwater to address local and regional flooding and erosion on the ballot Tuesday, April 2. If approved […]
What you need to know about MSD Prop S ballot measure
On Tuesday, April 2 St. Louis voters will head to the polls, and one of the issues voters will see is a tax increase for the Metropolitan Sewer District. Prop […]
St. Louis Officials Prepare Sewers And Levees For Flooding As Mississippi River Rises
As the Mississippi River continues to rise, utilities and government agencies in the St. Louis region are taking steps to protect sewers, levees and other facilities that could be affected […]
MSD expected to be on 24-hour flood-prevention plan this weekend
Metropolitan Sewer District is keeping a watchful eye on the rising Mississippi River. Once the river hits 28-feet above flood stage, the pumping stations are manned 24-hours a day.
MSD divers plugging sewers along river
MSD is working to keep the Mississippi River out of the sewer system. Today divers went into the sewers to plug them. When the river gets high enough, it can […]
MSD performing preventative maintenance to protect against floodwaters
MSD crews were busy today making sure rising river water does not get into your home. They deployed a diver to install a plug and pump in a manhole near […]
As river levels rise, MSD deploys sewer divers
When the Mississippi River rises to a certain level and the prediction is for it to rise even higher, the Metropolitan Sewer District swings into action. MSD employs scuba divers […]