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About NEW Water's De Pere Facility

March 27, 2026

From NEW Water’s De Pere Facility, approximately 8 million gallons per day of wastewater are treated and discharged into the Fox River.

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Topics: De Pere Facility

2026 NEW Watershed Champion Award

March 27, 2026

In honor of World Water Day, NEW Water is proud to announce that the 2026 NEW Watershed Champion Award was presented to Oneida Nation’s Environmental Area.

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2026 NEW Water update meetings

March 26, 2026

NEW Water update meeting: March 26, 2026

NEW Water held a quarterly Municipal & Industrial partner meeting, with topics including project updates, sewer leak, PFAS, and more.

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Annual data summary

March 26, 2026

NEW Water PFAS sample collection summary (Green Bay and De Pere treatment facilities)

As part of our ongoing pollution prevention efforts, NEW Water voluntarily continued sampling at its two treatment facilities in 2025 on a quarterly basis. NEW Water also continued its PFAS monitoring into the collection system (sewershed** outside of the treatment facilities –see NEW Water service area map) to identify possible sources of PFAS.  NEW Water is not currently subject to the Wisconsin Department of Natural Resources’ (WDNR) PFAS surface water criteria or monitoring requirements. After a quality assurance/quality control review, an annual data summary has been compiled. 

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Topics: PFAS

2025 Industrial Achievement Award

March 25, 2026

The 2025 Industrial Achievement Award Winners

NEW Water congratulates the following businesses for receiving the Silver, Gold, and Platinum Awards in recognition of consecutive years of full compliance with wastewater discharge standards and requirements for 2025.

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American Public Works Association Features NEW Water

February 17, 2026

NEW Water is featured in the latest American Public Works Association magazine, for our partnership on important funding to offset costs for our community. 

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Topics: News

Celebrating Kathryn Hasselblad — 2026 Woman of Influence

February 17, 2026

We are incredibly proud to share that our Commission President Emeritus, Kathryn Hasselblad, has been honored as a 2026 Woman of Influence by Insight Publications! This prestigious recognition shines a spotlight on leaders whose professional excellence and community impact make a lasting difference across Northeast Wisconsin.

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E-News from NEW Water (Q4 2025)

January 7, 2026

Happy New Year from NEW Water!

On behalf of all of us at NEW Water, we wish everyone a safe and happy holiday season. We are proud to serve Northeast Wisconsin!

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Topics: The Wave - Newsletter

In the news: Road Closures for NEW Water's Downtown Interceptors Project

January 5, 2026

As part of the Downtown Interceptors Renewal Project, there are temporary road closures and traffic impacts as work progresses through downtown Green Bay. Check out the media coverage below for details on specific closures.

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Topics: News, Downtown Interceptors

Downtown Interceptors Renewal Project - Construction Updates

November 10, 2025

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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Topics: Downtown Interceptors