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2026 NEW Water update meetings

September 17, 2026

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.

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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.

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In the news: New buoys give Bay of Green Bay boaters real-time wave data

September 14, 2026

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. 

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In the news: New Wave Monitoring Buoys Aim to Boost Safety on Green Bay

August 19, 2026

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. 

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Downtown Interceptors Renewal Project - Construction Updates

August 3, 2026

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

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In the news: Insight Magazine

July 31, 2026

August 2026 - NEW Water's Commission President Emeritus, Kathryn Hasselblad, has been honored as a 2026 Woman of Influence by Insight Publications, see excerpts below. 

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Two New Buoys Bring Wave Monitoring to Lower Green Bay

July 24, 2026

NEW Water was one of the five organizations selected through the Great Lakes Observing System (GLOS) Coastal Monitoring RFP for funding a coastal hazard project. NEW Water will deploy three buoys in Lower Green Bay (two new and one upgraded), each equipped with wave and weather monitoring. These buoys will help fill a critical observing gap by better characterizing local wave conditions - supporting safer decisions for recreational boaters and commercial vessels. 

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STEAM Superheroes recruit 17 new Defenders of the Bay

July 20, 2026

The next generation of water protectors answered the call at the 2026 STEAM Superheroes Camp, hosted by NEW Water, the brand of the Green Bay Metropolitan Sewerage District, in partnership with the Boys & Girls Club of Greater Green Bay. During the two-day camp, local youth used science, technology, engineering, arts, and mathematics to protect our waterways while discovering how their everyday choices can make a difference.

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In the news: New Monitoring Buoys

July 10, 2026

NEW Water was one of the five organizations selected through the Great Lakes Observing System (GLOS) Coastal Monitoring for funding to deploy three buoys in Lower Green Bay (two new and one upgraded), each equipped with wave and weather monitoring. 

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Topics: News

E-News from NEW Water (Q2 2026)

July 1, 2026

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Topics: The Wave - Newsletter

NEW Water Earns Industry Recognition for Safety Excellence and Innovative Research

June 30, 2026

NEW Water is proud to announce two significant industry recognitions that highlight the organization's ongoing commitment to employee safety, operational excellence, and innovation in wastewater treatment. These awards reflect the dedication and expertise of NEW Water employees and project partners who continually advance the utility's commitment to protecting public health and the environment.

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