Wisconsin Governor Tony Evers proclaimed May 22 as Wastewater Professionals Appreciation Day, in recognition for their critical role in public health, as well as participation in the Wisconsin Wastewater Monitoring Program.
In Northeast Wisconsin, community leaders offered commendations to NEW Water. “The NEW Water team’s tireless efforts safeguard our environment, support economic development, and protect public health with a professionalism that often goes unseen. Today, let’s extend our deepest gratitude to these unsung heroes who protect our community’s life-sustaining waters. Thank you, NEW Water, for your vital role in keeping our community thriving,” said Brown County Executive Troy Streckenbach. Read more >>
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The 2023 Annual Report showcases our accomplishments and highlights of our journey throughout the year to ultimately protect our most valuable resource, water. Read the report here >>
Fun Fact: NEW Water and the Green Bay Packers partnered up to find out an interesting statistic! It would take a little over 287 million gallons to fill the interior bowl of Lambeau Field from field level to the top deck of the north end zone. Which means:
NEW Water cleans on average ONE LAMBEAU a week!
Thank you to the Green Bay Packers for allowing NEW Water to survey Lambeau Field.
Check out this fun flashback video when NEW Water gave the Green Bay Packers the title of "The Tallest Building in Green Bay" after additions to Lambeau Field several years ago. Watch the video here >>
The first of 12 clarifiers has been turned over to the contractor. The Clarifier Rehabilitation Project is expected to be completed in 2026. The Project is part of our Facility Plan, which outlines upgrade and renewal needs to allow NEW Water to continue to provide reliable service to our community.
Learn more about the Facility Plan >>
Downtown Interceptor Renewal, estimated at: $19M
Portions of the interceptor system in downtown Green Bay have been in operation since the 1930s. This interceptor serves Green Bay, Ashwaubenon, Allouez, and Bellevue. Improvements are needed to revitalize aging infrastructure. Commencement of construction is delayed at the present time, due in part to factoring the NFL draft into the scheduleLearn more about the Downtown Interceptor Project >>
The National Association of Clean Water Agencies (NACWA) has lauded NEW Water for achieving 100% permit compliance for the Green Bay Facility for 21 consecutive years, and the De Pere Facility for 12 consecutive years.
The NEW Business Review featured an article on NEW Water highlighting the importance of protecting Wisconsin’s precious waterways – for the best interest for our economy, our health, and our way of life. See the article here >>
NEW Water is excited to bring two long-term monitoring stations into a new era of (near) real-time data collection to help tell the story about water quality and aid in understanding our waters. Know before you go, check out the data >>
On April 27, NEW Water partnered with Green Bay Water Utility, the University of Wisconsin-Green Bay (UWGB), and the Greater Green Bay STEM Network for the third annual STEM Family Day. The event drew an estimated 1,100 people, and was intended to not only entertain, but to also educate families on the importance of STEM, or what we like to use, STEAM (science, technology, engineering, [communication] arts, and mathematics). NEW Water partnered this year with our water partner, Green Bay Water Utility as an educational opportunity to talk about One Water. Activities featured “Flippin’ Frogs,” where kids “flip” little frogs, using math skills to advance them onto lily pads; “Poo Emoji Toss,” where kids (adults and even Phlash, the UWGB mascot, stopped over to play) learned to protect the environment and public health by only flushing the “3Ps (pee, poop, toilet paper),”; additionally there was an area to learn about drinking water.
Did you know that washing your car on your lawn is a simple thing you can do to help prevent urban runoff from polluting the Bay of Green Bay? Storm water drains – the drains in the gutters along the street -- run directly out to our waterways. Trapping car grease and dirt before they reach our waterways helps to protect our environment.
Learn how you can #LoveYourWatershed >>
NEW Water held an update meeting on March 21, with topics including the latest Facility Plan Project Update, 2025 budgeting, Clean Water Fund, and Emergency Response Mutual Aid.