The Brief
- MMSD began a combined sewer overflow Saturday after receiving more than 3 inches of rain.
- The South Shore plant is operating at 50% capacity due to construction.
- This is MMSD’s second overflow of the year after an April storm released 2.7 billion gallons.
MILWAUKEE – The Milwaukee Metropolitan Sewerage District began a combined sewer overflow Saturday afternoon following excessive rainfall that began in the area Friday, July 31.
What we know:
Several MMSD rain gauges show parts of the Milwaukee area have received more than three inches of rain since Friday. You can view the latest MMSD rain gauge data here.…