The international Global Water Leaders Group recently recognized the Milwaukee Metropolitan Sewerage District (MMSD) with a “Leading Utility of the World” award and nominated Executive Director Kevin Shafer for membership in the organization.

“We are very honored by this recognition from our international peers.  Our administration and employees are top tier and have performed at the highest level to earn this honor as one of the best utilities in the world,” said John Hermes, MMSD Commission Chair.  MMSD has continually adopted and adapted the best water reclamation practices utilized in the world, and it is the highest recognition you can receive when other international industry peers model their practices based upon what Milwaukee is doing.”

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