Milwaukee Metropolitan Sewerage District
Jones Island Wastewater Treatment Facility
Thursday, July 16, 2009
12:00 – 5:00 pm


Milwaukee Metropolitan Sewerage District’s (MMSD) Jones Island Wastewater Treatment Plant has been in operation since 1925.  At the time of its ribbon cutting, it was the largest facility in the nation to harness nature in order to clean wastewater.  Population expansion, development, industrial growth and increased wastewater volume led to the Plant’s expansion in 1934 and 1952.   Located on the shores of Lake Michigan, the Plant is the processing center for Milorganite - an organic fertilizer that is popular with golf course superintendents and homeowners.

Jones Island Wastewater Treatment Plant is on the National Register of Historic Places.  It is also designated as a National Historic Civil Engineering Landmark by the American Society of Civil Engineers.

Registration

Complimentary and includes lunch and transportation - but space is limited.  You can register online through the NACWA Website, or simply indicate your attendance on the 2009 Summer Conference registration form.

Attire

Appropriate attire for walking should be worn.  Suggested attire includes closed toed shoes and appropriate clothing for spending the afternoon outside.