In an effort to manage the water level on Lake Mendota, the flow of water through the Tenney dam has been increased.
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City of Madison Flooding Update-Thursday, August 30, 2018
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City of Madison Flooding Update - Wednesday, 8/29
postedWe are incredibly fortunate that, although we had a severe weather forecast for our area last night, the majority of the rain went to the north and south of Madison. That meant that although there were some minor lane clo
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City of Madison Flooding Update - Tuesday, 8/28
postedUpdate from Mayor Soglin’s Press Conference Today
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John Nolen Drive Partial Road Closure Update Tuesday through Friday
postedCity of Madison crews will be working on the shoreline of Lake Monona Tuesday through Friday to reduce flooding erosion and preserve the integrity of the Capital City Trail.
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City of Madison Flooding Update – Monday, 8/27
postedWe received less than one inch of rain last night and waters on some area streets are receding. As a result: We have reopened the following streets this morning:
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City of Madison Flooding Update - Sunday, 8/26
postedAs of this morning, Lake Mendota has dropped about an inch. The Yahara River at East Main Street fell one and a half inches due to reduction in flow. Remaining lakes saw a .75-inch rise.
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City of Madison Flooding Update - Saturday, 8/25
postedAs of this morning, the last 24 hours brought Lake Mendota down 1 inch and Lake Monona up 1 inch. The level of the Yahara River at East Main St. was up 1.8 inches.
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Public Notice to Water Utility Customers
postedMadison Water Utility has filed for an overall 30.44 percent revenue increase.
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Madison Water Utility handing out bottles of cold water today
postedMadison Water Utility’s Water Wagon will be set up at Southdale Park (Deer Valley Rd., Town of Madison) from noon to 1:30 today to help hydrate families that may be visiting the park’s playground or taking part in MMSD/REA
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Free Summer Food Program Launches June 18
postedAn innovative partnership of public and nonprofit partners is addressing food insecurity for children and families in Madison again this summer.
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Police called after harassment incident at Madison Water Utility Facility
postedA Madison Water Utility employee called police this morning after being harassed at an east side well facility.
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¡Ha salido el Reporte Anual sobre la Calidad del Agua Potable en Madison!
postedTarjetas informativas están llegando a los buzones de la ciudad de Madison, informándole al público que el agua que ellos beben cumple y excede los estándares de salud y seguridad establecidos por el gobierno federal.