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NEW Water reading facility update plan as area municipalities brace for rate increase
BROWN COUNTY – Over the last several months, NEW Water, the brand of the Green Bay Metropolitan Sewerage District (GBMSD), has graced the agendas and boardrooms of municipalities throughout Brown County – presenting its facility plan update to board members and the community.
NEW Water serves more than 230,000 residents, in a 285-square-mile area in 15 municipalities, including, Green Bay, De Pere, Allouez, Ashwaubenon, Bellevue, Hobart, Howard, Luxemburg, Pulaski, Suamico, Ledgeview, Lawrence, Pittsfield, Scott and Dyckesville – with more than 80% of NEW Water’s revenue coming from municipalities.
Over the last nine decades, the metropolitan sewer district has undergone many upgrades and expansions to keep up with the growth of the area.
NEW Water Executive Director Tom Sigmund said for projects identified in the facility plan, which will be phased-in over the next 20 years, the investment needed is approximately $245 million to $370 million.