Veolia North America

MMSD Denies Unfair Contracting Practices

Veolia suit attacks sewerage district and Common Ground after losing bid to run system.

Despite Lawsuit, MMSD Picks New Private Operator

Jacobs would replace Veolia in 2028.

Federal Judge Orders Pause In Issuing New Sewage Contract

Embattled sewerage operator Veolia sued MMSD after process recommended competitor.

Committee Recommends New Operator for Sewerage District

Current operator, French company Veolia, is competing with Dallas-based Jacobs for the contract.

DNR Investigating Allegations Against Sewerage District

Whistleblower report alleges Veolia falsified reports on water quality, equipment and sewage dumps.

Clogged Sewer Pipe May Have Worsened Bay View Flooding

An overflow pipe on Jones Island was recently found to be 'totally blocked.'

MMSD Selects Jacobs Solutions To Operate Milwaukee’s Wastewater Facilities

MMSD Ad Hoc Committee Issues Recommendation for Next 10-Year Operations and Maintenance Contract

Comprehensive scoring matrix results in Jacobs Solutions as committee’s recommended provider. MMSD Commission to make final determination in September; contract to begin in March 2028

MMSD Commission Selects Firm to Conduct Independent, Third-Party Performance Audit

Commission also names independent, five-person advisory committee to oversee audit process

New Items for Home HazMat Drop-offs

Propane Tanks Now Accepted at Home HazMat Drop-Offs

Ashanti Hamilton joins Veolia North America as Workforce Development Manager for Milwaukee

The new role supports Milwaukee's Water & Wastewater Workforce Center initiative – a collaboration between Veolia North America and The Water Council. Hamilton has dedicated his career to enhancing community well-being in Milwaukee and will be charged with building strong partnerships and growing Veolia’s local water workforce