Sep 27 Environment MSD Outlines Progress on Sewer Improvements at Public Meeting The Metropolitan Sewer District is in the process of implementing a 19-year $850 million plan to upgrade the county’s sewer systems and improve water quality. The MSD held an open house today to answer questions about the project. Inside the Watterson Expressway, there are combined sewers, where rainwater, wastewater and sewage mix. In the outer […] By Erica Peterson Sep 27 Environment MSD Outlines Progress on Sewer Improvements at Public Meeting Erica Peterson
Aug 3 Local News MSD Still Pursuing Buyouts To Prevent Flooding The head of the Metropolitan Sewer District says more storms like the one that caused last year's flash flood are likely in the city's future, and he wants to prepare local infrastructure. Schardein says MSD is applying for federal grants to buy homes in flood-prone areas and replace them with green space. By Gabe Bullard Aug 3 Local News MSD Still Pursuing Buyouts To Prevent Flooding Gabe Bullard
Apr 7 Local News New Albany Council Nearing Final Vote On Sewer Rate Increase The New Albany City Council is preparing to hold a final vote on a plan to increase sewer rates. The rate increase would be used to finance federally mandated infrastructure improvements to the sewer system. By Gabe Bullard Apr 7 Local News New Albany Council Nearing Final Vote On Sewer Rate Increase Gabe Bullard
Mar 29 Local News New Albany Council To Discuss Revised Rate Increase Plan A sewer rate increase could pass the New Albany City Council next month, but the proposal for raising rates is still being revised. By Gabe Bullard Mar 29 Local News New Albany Council To Discuss Revised Rate Increase Plan Gabe Bullard
Feb 19 Local News New Albany Council To Consider New Sewer Rate Increase Plan A proposed 70 percent sewer rate increase has been rejected by the New Albany City Council. But the council will consider another rate increase proposal next month. By Gabe Bullard Feb 19 Local News New Albany Council To Consider New Sewer Rate Increase Plan Gabe Bullard
Feb 15 Local News New Albany Sewer Rate Increase Goes To Council This Week A proposed 70 percent sewer rate increase for New Albany will go before the city council this week. By Gabe Bullard Feb 15 Local News New Albany Sewer Rate Increase Goes To Council This Week Gabe Bullard
Feb 11 Local News New Albany Sewer Board Requests Rate Increase The New Albany Sewer Board is asking the city council to approve a 70 percent sewer rate increase. But the council isn't ready to vote on the rate hike just yet. By Gabe Bullard Feb 11 Local News New Albany Sewer Board Requests Rate Increase Gabe Bullard
Feb 4 Local News New Albany Sewer Board Will Likely Ask For 70% Rate Increase The New Albany Sewer Board met Thursday to discuss a proposed 70 percent increase in sewer rates. By Gabe Bullard Feb 4 Local News New Albany Sewer Board Will Likely Ask For 70% Rate Increase Gabe Bullard
Oct 7 Local News In Depth: MSD Considering Buyouts To Prevent Floods Metro Government's options are limited when it comes to keeping neighborhoods dry. By Gabe Bullard Oct 7 Local News In Depth: MSD Considering Buyouts To Prevent Floods Gabe Bullard
Aug 19 Local News Property Changes Could Prevent Floods Louisville's Metro Sewer District Director Bud Schardein says residents can help prevent future flooding with their landscaping choices. By Gabe Bullard Aug 19 Local News Property Changes Could Prevent Floods Gabe Bullard
Aug 12 Local News Potential Sewer Collapse Closes E. Broadway Lanes City officials have closed all but four lanes along a stretch of East Broadway between Brent and Campbell Streets because of the potential threat of an underground sewer collapse. By Kristin Espeland Aug 12 Local News Potential Sewer Collapse Closes E. Broadway Lanes Kristin Espeland
Nov 20 Environment Fort Knox Area Headed for Huge Growth The Fort Knox region is bracing for one of the biggest population booms in its history. WFPL’s Kristin Espeland investigates how so much growth, so fast, could help—or hurt—the region. By Kristin Espeland Nov 20 Environment Fort Knox Area Headed for Huge Growth Kristin Espeland
Sep 24 Local News MSD Unveils $843M Sewer Overhaul to Protect Water Quality Metropolitan Sewer District officials have unveiled a plan to overhaul the county’s aging sewer system. The court-ordered plan is designed to reduce overflows of untreated sewage into local waterways. By Kristin Espeland Sep 24 Local News MSD Unveils $843M Sewer Overhaul to Protect Water Quality Kristin Espeland