NEW Water News

NEW Water’s “effluent,” or water we discharge into the Fox River, is generally cleaner than the receiving water. We collect and treat an average of 41 million gallons a day from our two facilities. NEW Water is proud to be permit compliant for 18 years in a row. This sample of our effluent is from September 5.

Summer was not quite over yet when this sample was taken of the Fox River on September 5! Cyanobacteria, or blue green algae, can still bloom this time of year, causing the water to look green, especially on calm days. Cyanobacteria can be harmful to humans and animals from contact or consumption. Whenever you are planning any recreation near or on the water, be aware, and “When in doubt, stay out!”

Understanding our water

The journey to “Understanding Our Water,” is complex, exciting, and important! Learn how you can better understand what’s happening in the water, to help keep you and your family safe.

Celebrating the 90th year of protecting our most valuable resource, water.

Green Bay's NBC-26 featured NEW Water’s #LoveYourWatershed initiative, highlighting the importance of doing your part to care for area waters. See the story here.

NEW Watershed Program field walks

With fall comes the beginning of field walks in the watershed! The NEW Watershed Program team will ascertain soil health, field conditions, and conservation needs to improve the watershed and our local waters.

COVID-19 in wastewater study

NEW Water is proud to partner with UW-Milwaukee on a study testing for COVID-19 in wastewater.

Public Service Announcement from NEW Water:

During this COVID-19 outbreak, we at NEW Water remain committed to health and safety as our most important value, as we continue to serve the community around the clock.

We continue to monitor and follow guidelines from health officials and are also making provisions within our organization to address health and safety of our staff, to do our part to mitigate the outbreak, as well as ensure continuity of service.

Happy holidays from NEW Water! Enjoy our staff parody of "Let It Go" from Frozen, and remember to only flush the "3Ps."

U.S. Senator Tammy Baldwin visits NEW Water

NEW Water hosted U.S. Senator Tammy Baldwin in September to learn more about cyanobacteria, also known as blue-green algae. As part of the visit, a panel discussion was held with leaders from NEW Water and the University of Wisconsin-Green Bay, followed by a brief tour of the lower Bay of Green Bay. 

Partnering with NASA on "The Science of Color"

NEW Water has joined forces with NASA to further scientific knowledge of cyanobacteria, otherwise known as blue-green algae.