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Milwaukee’s Sewer System: Stronger Than Ever | Milwaukee News
Milwaukee’s sewer system is a marvel of engineering, serving 28 communities across 400+ square miles with near-flawless reliability. Once plagued by massive overflows, it’s now capturing and cleaning 98% of stormwater and wastewater—better than the national average—thanks to the Deep Tunnel and smart investments. Green infrastructure like rain gardens and restored floodplains are cutting runoff at the source, powered by community partnerships. While upgrades are always needed, the city’s transparent, collaborative approach has turned a once-ailing system into a regional model of resilience…
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