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Reduce Basement Backups

MSD offers two voluntary programs under our Plumbing Modification Program, to reduce basement backups and remove improper connections to the sewer system. This program has helped more than 9,000 property owners prevent basement flooding, decrease sewer system overflows to our streams and river and improve water quality within Jefferson County. MSD offers this voluntary program, usually at NO CHARGE TO YOU. Click here for more info.

Significant Rainfall Event - August 4, 2009

A very significant rainfall event hit Louisville Metro on August 4 with rainfall amounts measuring 5.30 - 6.56 inches in approximately 2 hours. For radar imagery of the storm as it moved into Louisville Metro in 10-minutes increments click here for YouTube or for an animated gif click here. To see graphic picture of the total rainfall amounts received that day click here. For current rainfall conditions updated every 5-minutes click here.

Spring 2009 Crosscurrents Released

Crosscurrents is news about MSD Programs & Projects in your area. Read the Spring/Summer 2009 issue (1M, PDF symbol). view archive

2nd Edition Rain Gardens Manuals Now Available (Hard Copy or Download)

You can now download a copy of the Second Edition of A How-To Guide for Building Your Own Rain Garden  (PDF symbol, 5.3M) or you can pick one up in the MSD lobby at 700 West Liberty Street. Or contact MSD's Customer Relations at (502) 587-0603 and provide our representative with your name and address and we will mail you one. The 2nd edition includes an expanded plant list plus a bit more information about understanding urban stormwater and the role rain gardens play with infiltrating runoff.
For a copy of MSD's "Senior Citizen Discount Application" form, click here. If you have any problems downloading the form or need other assistance, please contact MSD Customer Relations at 587-0603 and they will take your contact information over the phone and send you a form. Once the Senior Citizen Discount Application has been submitted, review and processing will be completed within 30-45 days and customers will receive a status letter. If the application is

 approved, it may take between 45-60 days for the discount to appear on the Louisville Water Company bill.

News & Events

MSD to construct new central lab at Morris Forman WQTC site
MSD’s central laboratory, which is located on the first and second floors of the Morris Forman Water Quality Treatment Center (MFWQTC) Administration Building, currently contains 5,600 square feet of lab space. More than 12,000 analyses are conducted at the lab from samples collected at MSD’s water quality treatment centers and from Louisville Metro streams. The existing lab is overcrowded, and equipment has operated beyond its useful life.
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New Products and Pre-Approved Sources
Manufacturers and suppliers that desire to have their products, materials and supplies pre-approved for construction by MSD must follow specific guidelines and procedures.

Rain Barrel Sources
April 2009 - Rain Barrels are available for sale at the Louisville Nature Center (LNC) located at 3745 Illiinois Avenue (across from the Zoo). The cost of one 58 gallon barrel is $70 or for 2 or more barrels, $65 each. Call 458-1328 to buy, reserve and arrange for pick up.

MSD Greener Solutions Information
For more information and sources of rain barrels, rain gardens, and related plants please click here.

View Pictures from MSD sponsored events
As a community service, MSD is providing links to pictures taken at MSD sponsored events. view photos.

MSD's Louisville Green Fertilizer gains momentum
LG fertilizer is in great demand! It is being sold by the truckloads faster than we can make it! read more 

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