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Monday 7:30am - 4pm Tuesday 7:30am - 4pm Wednesday 7:30am - 4pm Thursday 7:30am - 4pm Friday 7:30am - 4pm

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If you are experiencing a water emergency, discolored water, low pressure, or notice water where it shouldn’t be, please call 608-266-4661.

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10/30/2026

After the first layer of asphalt is put down, the valve box gets raised for the second layer to be applied just slightly higher than the road.

Each layer gets rolled over, compressed, and then let to cure. Later in the evening, WU's night crew will come by and pick up the cones and flashers so the area is ready to drive on the next day!

10/30/2026

While I was asking fun questions about Halloween a lot of important work was being done. Dave was sending hand signals to Cam, who was operating the dump truck. Jim, Aaron, and Kyle were using asphalt rakes to spread out and level the first steamy layer, which comes from the pick up site at a temp of around 300 degrees Fahrenheit.

10/28/2026

Didja Know?! Conserving water starts with everyday actions!
Learn how you can make every drop count with Jody Berndt from the City of Madison Water Utility in another Madison Metropolitan Sewer District's episode of Didja Know While You Go!

Nature is calling, and so is knowledge!

10/27/2026

Did you know...Wisconsin farmers, rural residents can now apply for free PFAS testing kits. If you are on a private well system or know someone who is, please share this information. https://www.wqow.com/news/wisconsin/wisconsin-farmers-rural-residents-can-now-apply-for-free-pfas-water-testing-kits/article_b2b6c237-67da-48a6-8090-70bb4e07a94b.html

For residents who receive water from the municipal Madison Water Utility system, your water is tested for PFAS by our staff. You can find the results in your annual water quality report: https://www.cityofmadison.com/water/water-quality/annual-drinking-water-quality-report

MADISON, Wis. (WQOW) — Gov. Tony Evers and the Wisconsin Department of Natural Resources launched two statewide grant programs on Oct. 20 that provide funding to help communities sample private

10/26/2026

Thank you to everyone who stopped out for the Open House Well Tour this past Saturday, part of the 2026 Wisconsin Science Festival. It was so much fun to meet you all and share a bit about what we do and where Madison's water comes from. We hope you enjoyed it as much as we did. See you next October @ the 2027 Wisconsin Science Fest!!

10/22/2026

The WU Crew enjoyed our first all employee meeting under the leadership of our new General Manager, Christine Knapp. She shared her mission driven style of leadership and encouraged us to succeed as a team with humility and accountability. We had big rounds of applause for our employee anniversaries. 40 and 35 years!! Then it was time for the Employee Showcase. This month featured father and son.

10/20/2026

🎓 Know someone studying engineering or who recently graduated? Share this opportunity!

Madison Water Utility is looking for our next Engineering Intern for an 8-month position starting in January! 💧

This is a great opportunity to gain hands-on experience and be part of the team that helps keep Madison’s water flowing.

Application deadline: October 23

https://www.governmentjobs.com/careers/madisonwi/jobs/5497324/engineering-intern?pagetype=jobOpportunitiesJobs

10/19/2026

Ever wonder where your drinking water comes from? Come take a look!

Stop by anytime between noon and 4 PM for a FREE tour of a working Madison water well!

Discover how water travels from Madison’s remarkable underground aquifer to your faucet, and meet some of the people who help deliver safe, high-quality drinking water to our community every day.

Street parking is available near the wellhouse. https://sciencenearme.org/we-are-water-open-house

10/16/2026

WATER TRIVIA NIGHT! 💧Think you know your H2O? Put your knowledge to the test on Thursday, October 22, at 6:30 pm at the Madison Public Market for Drop Some Knowledge, a free water-themed trivia event, hosted by Smarter Than You Trivia and our community partners the Madison Metropolitan Sewerage District. Part of the Wisconsin Science Festival.

Free to attend. No registration needed, just show up! Seating is first-come, first-served. Gather your team and come ready to make a splash!

Location: Madison Public Market | 202 N First St., Madison, WI

10/15/2026

💧 Can you imagine a day without water?

Water supports learning by keeping our bodies and brains healthy. Providing safe, high-quality drinking water is at the heart of what we do!

Today, Madison Water Utility teamed up with Madison Credit Union to answer a call from Toki Middle School staff to get reusable water bottles into students’ hands. 💙

Access to water is essential to a healthy community, and we’re proud to work together to help Madison’s students thrive!

Address

119 E Olin Avenue
Madison, WI
53713

Opening Hours

Monday	7:30am - 4pm
Tuesday	7:30am - 4pm
Wednesday	7:30am - 4pm
Thursday	7:30am - 4pm
Friday	7:30am - 4pm

Website

http://www.cityofmadison.com/water/

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