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MSD Strategic Business Plan 2014-18

The MSD Board of Directors has approved the Strategic Business Plan 2014-18 and it is now available. It can be downloaded by clicking on this link.

One Water Update - Shared Services for MSD and LWC

Beginning in January 2012, Mayor Greg Fischer requested LWC and MSD evaluate partnership opportunities, from shared services to complete merger into a "One Water" utility for Louisville. The following web link provides access to all of the public documents on One Water for Louisville: One Water Update.

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MSD ANNOUNCES SALE OF SERIES 2013C BOND AND 2013 A BAN

The Louisville and Jefferson County Metropolitan Sewer District announced the successful sale of a Sewer and Drainage System Revenue Bond Series 2013C in the amount of $100 million and a new Subordinated Bond Anticipation Note (BAN) Series 2013A which sold at auction yesterday (November 6, 2013). read more

Wastewater / Stormwater Discharge Regulations

MSD recently modified its requirements for new development construction in compliance with the EPA?s requirements. The changes, effective August 1, 2013, require the use of green infrastructure on new development construction as a means to reduce stormwater based pollution from entering the area creeks and waterways. MSD developed an Executive Summary Fact Sheet and a Frequently Asked Questions (FAQ) to help explain the stormwater quality program changes and to work transparently in providing sound public communication on this program.
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MSD's Presentation to the Louisville Metro Council Budget Committee

On June 18, 2013 MSD presented its FY13/14 Operating and Capital budget and proposed rate increase to the Louisville Metro Council Budget Committee. For a copy of the full presentation that was handed out at the meeting, please click here.

Summer 2013 Crosscurrents Released

Top Story: Reducing overflows and enhancing our water quality
MSD has made significant strides over the years in reducing sewer overflows into local waterways. However, the Clean Water Act - which was passed in 1972 - contains aggressive water quality standards for cities like Louisville. read more

Proposed MSD 2013 Wastewater and Stormwater Rates

The Louisville & Jefferson County Metropolitan Sewer District (MSD) is giving notice of its intent to modify its Schedule of Rates, Rentals, and Charges. The schedules are available for inspection until July 9, 2013 at MSD's headquarters located at 700 West Liberty Street, Louisville, KY 40203. Click on the following links for the proposed schedules for Wastewater Service Charges and Drainage Service Charges. Written comments regarding the proposed rates may be addressed to the MSD Board at P.O. Box 740011; Louisville, KY 40201.

2012 Comprehensive Annual Financial Report

The Comprehensive Annual Financial Report ("CAFR") for MSD for the fiscal year ended June 30, 2012 is now available. It can be downloaded (along with other MSD annual reports) by clicking on this link.

March 2014 StreamLine Newsletter

StreamLine is the newly designed publication for news and events at MSD. It replaces the long-standing "Update" newsletter. As we move forward with improved efficiencies and organization, our newsletter will do so as well. Some things may change as we "streamline" our policies and processes.

MSD Implements new Strategic Business Plan read more

Status on the implementation of the State Auditor's Recommendations

On December 16, 2011 the Auditor of Public Accounts for the Commonwealth of Kentucky released their report "Examination of Certain Policies, Procedures, Controls, and Financial Activity of Metropolitan Sewer District". Since that report was release MSD prepared a 60-day update and subsequent updates on the status of MSD's implementation of the auditor's recommendations. For a copy of any of these documents please click here.

Buechel Basin certified as operational

In accordance with Consent Decree requirements, the Buechel Basin has been certified to the Environmental Protection Agency as substantially complete, being able to utilize the full benefit of the first two large cells. The third, and largest, cell is currently under construction and is expected to be complete during the summer of 2014.

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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.

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 -- Basement Backflow Prevention Program and the Sump Pump / Downspout Disconnection Program. Click here (, 1.5M) for more information.

MSD Financing of Private Sewer Line Replacement
MSD offers a new program that will allow residential sanitary sewer customers to replace their broken or stopped up private sewer line on a monthly, interest free, payment plan. Read the press release | view program flyer (, 807K).

3rd Edition Rain Gardens Manuals Now Available (Hard Copy or Download)
You can now download a copy of the 3rd Edition of A How-To Guide for Building Your Own Rain Garden (, 5M) or you can pick one up in the MSD lobby. 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.

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

Green Management Practices (GMP) Manual
To check out the new manual and other design aids, click here. To get a copy of a brochure on "Green Infrastructure: Incentives and Savings for Commercial, Industrial and Institutional Property Owners", click here.

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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