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# E-news from NEW Water (Q4 2013)

March 29, 2013

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## ![holidaycard2013](https://www.newwater.us/hs-fs/hubfs/Images/Holiday%20Greetings%20Cards/holidaycard2013.jpg?width=434&name=holidaycard2013.jpg)Happy Holidays! 

NEW Water, the brand of the Green Bay Metropolitan Sewerage District, has proudly been serving Northeast Wisconsin since 1931. From us to you: Happy Holidays!

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## The little pig that could 

The Interplant Forcemain between De Pere and Green Bay was getting clogged. NEW Water staff employed an innovative, earth-friendly and cost-effective solution: A Poly Pig, saving the district more than $378,000. Watch the "Pig's Tale" video (optimized for viewing on a PC)

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## R2E2 update

NEW Water hosted a Resource Recovery and Electrical Energy (R2E2) Stakeholder Committee meeting on Dec. 12.

 

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## NEW Water wins groundwater model

The Department of Natural Resources has awarded NEW Water with a Groundwater Model, which will be used for educational outreach purposes.

 

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## Don't turkey your drain

Fats, oils, and grease (FOG) should not be down your drain - clogged pipes, homeowner backups and costly repairs can result. WBAY-TV covered the story.

 

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