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Winter Moratorium on Disconnections Ending …

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Manitowoc Public Utilities (MPU), in conjunction with GRNE Solar, is building a community solar generation facility on Hecker Road just south of Viebahn Street. MPU recently signed a lease with the City of Manitowoc to utilize the space, which is an old gravel pit, for solar panels as part of our new community solar program. …

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Manitowoc Public Utilities (MPU) will begin unidirectional flushing (UDF) the week of April 10th. This important maintenance occurs annually in different areas of the community. Why do we do it? UDF is a method used to clean and improve the carrying capacity of our water distribution system. This cleaning method helps us continue to provide …

Learn More from Manitowoc Public Utilities Unidirectional Flushing Begins Soon

Manitowoc Public Utilities (MPU) commissioners, and leadership staff, visited the Wisconsin State Capitol in Madison on Tuesday, March 28, 2023 to discuss the Manitowoc Refuel Renewable project with our elected officials. This project began in 2021 and entails refueling our two primarily fossil fuel-fired boilers to run exclusively on Wisconsin-recognized 100% renewable densified fuel pellets. …

Learn More from Manitowoc Public Utilities Visits State Capitol to Discuss Refuel Renewable Project

Manitowoc Public Utilities (MPU) was honored to welcome Congressman Glenn Grothman to MPU on Tuesday, March 14th for a tour of our power plant and to discuss our Manitowoc Refuel Renewable project. This project began in 2021 and entails refueling our two primarily fossil fuel-fired boilers to run exclusively on Wisconsin-recognized 100% renewable densified fuel …

Learn More from Manitowoc Public Utilities Welcomes Congressman Grothman for a Power Plant Tour

Manitowoc Public Utilities (MPU) honored former Commissioner, Dave Luckow, at the MPU Commission meeting on Monday, January 23rd, for his 22 years of service on the MPU Commission. Luckow has been a dedicated and committed commissioner helping lead the strategic vision and operations of MPU. Commission President, Dan Hornung, said “Dave was a tireless advocate …

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Manitowoc Public Utilities (MPU) Water Systems Manager, Rob Michaelson, was invited to attend the White House summit on Friday, January 27th to discuss the federal plan for accelerating lead pipe replacement resources. MPU is recognized as a leader throughout the State of Wisconsin for ongoing efforts to remove lead from Manitowoc’s water system through coordinating …

Learn More from Manitowoc Public Utilities Represents at White House Summit on Accelerating Lead Pipe Replacement Resources

Manitowoc Public Utilities (MPU) is entering into the new year with an addition to the family and a fresh new look! As of January 1st, the City of Manitowoc Wastewater Treatment Facility (WWTF) was officially transferred to MPU. This transfer encompasses 15 employees and a wide range of treatment assets. MPU has been managing the …

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