Protecting Our Most Valuable Resource, Water

Public Notification

On the morning of March 24, colored wastewater was detected being discharged to NEW Water’s De Pere Facility and, despite all wastewater being fully treated, the color is visible in the Fox River. NEW Water is currently working with wastewater partners which discharge into this Facility to determine the cause. The Wisconsin Department of Natural Resources has been notified. Wastewater facilities like NEW Water are not designed to remove dyes. Service to the community has not been disrupted.

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2024 Annual Report

The Annual Report showcases our accomplishments, highlights, and challenges throughout the year to ultimately protect our most valuable resource, water.

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Downtown Interceptors Renewal Project

In downtown Green Bay, portions of this sewer system have been in operation since the 1930s, and are in need of improvements in order to continue to function.

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Inflow & Infiltration

Clear water that enters into the sanitary sewer system is called Inflow and Infiltration, or I&I.

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Facility Plan

NEW Water is currently developing a Facility Plan, primarily focused on the liquids treatment processes at the Green Bay and De Pere treatment facilities.

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Love Your Watershed

Fall colors will be fleeing! Reminder to rake up those leaves and keep your nearby storm drain clear to help protect our waterways. Together we can protect One Water!

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Our History at a Glance

Learn more about "Our History at a Glance," a snapshot of NEW Water's history.

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NEW Water Update Meeting

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NEW Water Leadership

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