NEW Water News

For 40 years, NEW Water has helped build a better understanding of water quality in the Bay of Green Bay through ongoing aquatic monitoring. Today, new and upgraded wave buoys are expanding that work, with funding from a Great Lakes Observing System (GLOS) grant, providing valuable data on waves and weather to support public safety, scientific research, and a water quality data.

September 2026 - NEW Water was featured in the Wisconsin Wastewater Operators' Association (WWOA) publication The Clarifier highlighting how our team responded to extreme weather and unprecedented flows while maintaining essential wastewater services, see experts below.

NEW Water was featured in a story on WFRV: $2 Million Emilie Park Project aims to reduce flooding in Green Bay    |     www.wearegreenbay.com

Stay up-to-date with construction on the Downtown Interceptors Renewal Project. We're committed to keeping you informed throughout the project.

Household Hazardous Waste Awareness Week is October 1–7, 2026

It’s a good time to take a look around your home and make sure household chemicals and hazardous materials are being stored and disposed of properly.

Brown County breaks ground on the Fox River trail . Check out the media coverages below.

NEW Water update meeting: September 17, 2026

NEW Water held an update meeting with its Municipal & Industrial partners on September 17 to present the draft 2027 budget.

See the presentation here >>

NEW Water update meeting: June 18, 2026

 NEW Water held an update meeting with its Municipal & Industrial partners on June 18, covering topics including spring wet weather impacts, a pilot project on potential operational savings in the treatment process, capital projects, and 2027 budget.

Understanding conditions on Lower Green Bay starts with having the right data. With funding from a Great Lakes Observing System (GLOS) grant, NEW Water deployed three buoys in the bay, including two new units and one upgraded buoy, to monitor waves and weather. 

Through a Great Lakes Observing System (GLOS) grant, NEW Water was able to deploy three buoys in Lower Green Bay (two new and one upgraded), each equipped with wave and weather monitoring.