Louisville, KY—MSD installed roadway floodwall closures at 10th and 27th streets on Tuesday, February 18. These are openings in the floodwall that normally cars and pedestrians can pass through. It takes around eight hours for crews to install and assemble each closure.

“The flood protection system is one part of the scope of what we do at MSD. A lot of times, it’s out of sight, out of mind. And so it’s great that people get to see this vital part of our function, and it’s vital to the safety and health of our community,” states MSD Executive Director Tony Parrott.

During an inspection of a cave-in, MSD crews determined that the sewer pipe under Grinstead Drive between Everett Avenue and Hillard Avenue needs an emergency repair.

Grinstead Drive between Everett and Hillard avenues will close on Saturday, January 25, for an emergency repair of the sewer line and a storm drain pipe. This repair requires a complete closure of the roadway with an estimated reopening by Sunday morning, January 26.

Traffic detour signs will be in place. Sidewalks in the work area will remain open.

Community Benefits $7 million milestone and 10th anniversary of “Can You Dig It?” opportunities for MSD contractors in 2025

LOUISVILLE, KY — Louisville MSD’s Community Benefits Program has reached an impressive milestone of 
$7 million in donations, supporting projects in MSD service areas of Jefferson, Bullitt and Oldham counties. To celebrate this achievement, MSD will host a Community Benefits Recognition event to honor the participants of the program on Thursday, January 16.

When holiday cooking kicks into high gear, fats, oils and grease can pile up. Proper disposal of these kitchen wastes is critical to prevent home sewer backups. When greasy scraps wash into the plumbing system through your sink or garbage disposal, they can stick to the pipes. Using your garbage disposal or a grease-cutting detergent does not keep fats, oils and grease out of the plumbing system.

LOUISVILLE, KY— Before the rain falls and streets fill with water, Louisville MSD drainage crews take steps to protect Louisville Metro from localized flooding. They check large drainage ditches and culverts in areas with flooding issues, ensuring they are open and debris-free. 

You can help, too! Be a good neighbor by not raking leaves or yard waste into a drainage ditch or channel. The debris may flow away from your site but can cause trouble for folks downstream. 

What: Veterans Day Recognition

Speakers: Louisville Metro Mayor Craig Greenberg
    Kentucky Secretary of Justice & Safety Cabinet Keith Jackson
    Chief of Compensation & Pension Robley Rex VA Medical Center Beverly D. Frye, MD
    MSD Executive Director Tony Parrott
    Louisville Water President and CEO Spencer Bruce, PE

When: Friday, November 8, 8:30 AM

Grants and loan forgiveness part of MSD effort to minimize ratepayer costs 

LOUISVILLE, KY – The Louisville MSD Board approved resolutions to accept more than $28 million in grants and loan forgiveness to help pay for improvements in sewage treatment in Bullitt and Oldham counties along with flood protection in Jefferson County, at their meeting on October 28. 

Need help paying your wastewater bill? MSD offers a 30 percent discount through its Emergency Wastewater Rate Assistance Program, EWRAP, and Senior Citizen Discount Program. These discounts are available for qualified MSD customers in Bullitt, Jefferson and Oldham counties. 

“We recognize the financial difficulties many are facing,” said MSD Executive Director Tony Parrott. “These rate relief programs are a vital lifeline for many in our community.” 

E Blue Lick Road—between N Triangle Lane and Carter Avenue—

 Tomorrow, Louisville MSD will host the fourth in a series of “clAIRity” meetings to update the public on the utility’s initiatives to manage sewer odors. MSD will share information about the factors that contribute to odor, along with detailing its multiple processes and initiatives to manage odor. 

Attendees will have the opportunity to submit written comments and questions during the meeting.