--- title: E-news from NEW Water (Q3 2014) description: Learn about what is new at NEW Water in this quarterly newsletter! Sign up today, to get up-to-date information! image: https://www.newwater.us/hubfs/Images/Gumming%20up%20the%20works%202014.jpg --- ![Water splashing on the Bay of Green Bay](https://www.newwater.us/hubfs/Top%20Hero%20Banners/Water%20splashing%20on%20the%20Bay%20of%20Green%20Bay.jpg) # E-news from NEW Water (Q3 2014) October 1, 2014 [![Share on facebook](https://www.newwater.us/hubfs/facebook-color.png) ](http://www.facebook.com/share.php?u=https://www.newwater.us/newsroom/issue14&utm_medium=social&utm_source=facebook) [![Share on twitter](https://www.newwater.us/hubfs/twitter-color.png) ](https://twitter.com/intent/tweet?original_referer=https://www.newwater.us/newsroom/issue14&utm_medium=social&utm_source=twitter&url=https://www.newwater.us/newsroom/issue14&utm_medium=social&utm_source=twitter&source=tweetbutton&text=E-news%20from%20NEW%20Water%20(Q3%202014)) ![Q3 2014 The Wave Newsletter](https://www.newwater.us/hs-fs/hubfs/Images/The%20Wave%20Newsletter%20Banners/Q3%202014%20The%20Wave%20Newsletter.jpg?width=690&name=Q3%202014%20The%20Wave%20Newsletter.jpg) ![Gumming up the works 2014](https://www.newwater.us/hs-fs/hubfs/Images/Gumming%20up%20the%20works%202014.jpg?width=287&name=Gumming%20up%20the%20works%202014.jpg) ## "Gumming up the works" What shouldn't get dumped down the drain?  Oil, fats, grease, wipes, dental floss... these items can lead to homeowner backups and clog up equipment at NEW Water. [Read the Article](https://www.greenbaypressgazette.com/story/news/local/2014/09/25/wipes-diapers-cause-headaches-wastewater-plants/16222359/) ---    ![R2E2 Open House](https://www.newwater.us/hs-fs/hubfs/Images/R2E2%20Open%20House.jpg?width=362&name=R2E2%20Open%20House.jpg) ## R2E2 open house On October 20th, NEW Water is hosting an Open House to offer the public an update on the new solids handling facility, Resource Recovery and Electrical Energy (R2E2). [Find out More](https://www.newwater.us/hubfs/PDFs/R2E2/r2e2-invitation-final%2010.20.2014.pdf) ---   ## ![Hazardous waste](https://www.newwater.us/hs-fs/hubfs/Images/Hazardous%20waste.jpeg?width=228&name=Hazardous%20waste.jpeg)Tip to keep our waters clean: Proper hazardous waste disposal  Many hazardous items at home should not be poured down the drains!  October 6-11 is Household Hazardous Waste Awareness Week in Brown County.  Want to help keep hazardous substances out of our waterways?  [Find out how.](https://www.browncountyrecycling.org/hhw-awareness-week)   ---   ## ![Silver Creek Project Kicks off](https://www.newwater.us/hs-fs/hubfs/Maps/Silver%20Creek%20Project%20Kicks%20off.jpg?width=265&name=Silver%20Creek%20Project%20Kicks%20off.jpg)Silver Creek Projects kicks off To comply with new regulations on phosphorus, NEW Water is embarking on a pilot project in Silver Creek.  "Excessive phosphorus is a community-wide problem needing community-wide support," said Bill Hafs, Environmental Programs Director.  [Learn more about Silver Creek](https://newwater-7337473.hs-sites.com/silver-creek)   ---   ## ![NACWA Peak Performance Awards](https://www.newwater.us/hs-fs/hubfs/Logos/NACWA%20Peak%20Performance%20Awards.jpg?width=257&name=NACWA%20Peak%20Performance%20Awards.jpg)NACWA lauds NEW Water NEW Water earned a Platinum Award for 100% permit compliance for the 11th consecutive year from the National Association of Clean Water Agencies for its Green Bay Facility, and a Gold Award for two years of 100% permit compliance for its De Pere Facility.    ---   ![Water Works Campaign](https://www.newwater.us/hs-fs/hubfs/Images/Water%20Works%20Campaign.jpg?width=275&name=Water%20Works%20Campaign.jpg)Water infrastructure is in need of investment. NEW Water joined WaterWorks national "Thunderclap" to bring awareness to the issue.   ---   ## Billing methodology project After months of work with the Stakeholder Advisory Group, NEW Water's ongoing Billing Methodology Project has narrowed down the alternatives for consideration.  An all-customer meeting was held on September 25th to present the findings. A recommendation will be made to the NEW Water Commission in October.   ---   ## "Ice Bucket Challenge!" NEW Water staff held a fundraiser for the ALS Association (amyotrophic lateral sclerosis, often referred to as Lou Gehrig's Disease), and challenged the Executive Team to the "Ice Bucket Challenge."   Topics: [The Wave - Newsletter](https://www.newwater.us/newsroom/tag/the-wave-newsletter) ###### [Back to Newsroom](https://www.newwater.us/newsroom) ### Subscribe Here! ### Recent Posts ### Posts by Tag - [The Wave - Newsletter (54)](https://www.newwater.us/newsroom/tag/the-wave-newsletter) - [News (44)](https://www.newwater.us/newsroom/tag/news) - [World Water Day (11)](https://www.newwater.us/newsroom/tag/world-water-day) - [Downtown Interceptors (10)](https://www.newwater.us/newsroom/tag/downtown-interceptors) - [STEAM (7)](https://www.newwater.us/newsroom/tag/steam) - [STEM Superheroes (6)](https://www.newwater.us/newsroom/tag/stem-superheroes) - [PFAS (5)](https://www.newwater.us/newsroom/tag/pfas) - [Facility Plan (2)](https://www.newwater.us/newsroom/tag/facility-plan) - [Inflow & Infiltration (2)](https://www.newwater.us/newsroom/tag/inflow-infiltration) - [NFL Draft (2)](https://www.newwater.us/newsroom/tag/nfl-draft) - [quarterly update (2)](https://www.newwater.us/newsroom/tag/quarterly-update) - [COVID-19 (1)](https://www.newwater.us/newsroom/tag/covid-19) - [De Pere Facility (1)](https://www.newwater.us/newsroom/tag/de-pere-facility) - [resource recovery (1)](https://www.newwater.us/newsroom/tag/resource-recovery) - [sustainability (1)](https://www.newwater.us/newsroom/tag/sustainability) [See all](https://www.newwater.us/newsroom/issue14#)