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Current News Releases
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Madison Water Utility launches contest to encourage reusable bottle use
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Madison Water Utility holding off on decision regarding use of Well 8
postedMadison Water Utility has still not made a decision on the use of our seasonal Well 8 on Madison's east side this summer.
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Madison Water Utility moves forward with more shut-offs
postedMadison Water Utility has recently shut off water service to 19 homes - four of which appear to be occupied - because property owners have not responded to our repeated requests to upgrade their water meters.
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MWU's tapping team and Meter Madness competitors head to nationals
postedMadison Water Utility wishes our Mad City Tappers and "Meter Madness" competitors good luck as they represent Wisconsin at the American Water Works Association (AWWA) conference in Denver next week.
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Project H2O catches more major leaks
postedMore than 200 residential customers have been alerted to major water leaks thanks to Madison Water Utility's Project H2O.
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Annual Water Quality Report is now available
postedMadison Water Utility has released our annual Water Quality Report. We are pleased to announce that in 2012, Madison's water met or surpassed all Federal and State standards for health and safety.
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Our Water Wagon is back, just in time for Drinking Water Week!
postedThe warm weather can only mean one thing - Madison Water Utility's "Water Wagon" is back in action, just in time for Drinking Water Week (May 5-11).
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Water main flushing is once again underway
postedIf you notice discolored water coming from the tap or lower than usual water pressure, don't be alarmed! Madison Water Utility crews are once again flushing water mains across the city.
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UPDATE: Water shut-off leads to discovery of animal neglect
postedAn elderly woman whose water service was shut off by Madison Water Utility last week has been located.
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Water shut-off leads to discovery of possible animal neglect
postedTwo dogs were rescued from a home on Madison's east side, thanks to the diligence and compassion of city employees working through several different agencies.
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"Mad City Tappers" in action this Thursday
postedWhat does it take to tap a small copper line into a live, gushing water main - in two minutes?
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Detection of man-made chemical triggers further water testing
postedMadison Water Utility is planning additional testing after traces of the chemical 1,4 dioxane were detected in four of the city's water wells.