News & Events
Fox Metro PAA Study
Over the course of the next two weeks, the Fox Metro Water Reclamation District will be conducting a study on the application of using peracetic acid (PAA) in wastewater treatment. We would like to see if switching to PAA will…
Fox Metro Can No Longer Accept Expired Medications
Fox Metro can no longer accept medications for disposal. To find an authorized drug collection site near you, please use the U.S. Drug Enforcement Administrations search tool at: US DEA Drug Take Back Locations We would like to thank the…
2023 COVID-19 Wastewater Tracing Results
Fox Metro has been wastewater-based technology in our sewage system to anonymously track the spread of COVID-19 in our community. The wastewater holds a wealth of public health data that can inform better decisions on how we as a society…
Basement Backup? Get SOAP!
Introducing SOAP, Fox Metro’s homeowner assistance program for basement backups. Check it out! Basement Backup Help: SOAP
Fox Metro Receives Gold Peak Performance Award
The National Association of Clean Water Agencies (NACWA) has presented the Fox Metro Water Reclamation District with the Gold Peak Performance Award for the calendar year 2022. The Gold Peak Performance Award recognizes 100% compliance with permits for the past…
Updated Results May 2022: COVID-19 Wastewater Tracing
Fox Metro has been wastewater-based technology in our sewage system to anonymously track the spread of COVID-19 in our community. The wastewater holds a wealth of public health data that can inform better decisions on how we as a society…
Odor Solutions Underway
Wastewater odors are at their peak during late summer and early fall. The recent hot and dry weather coupled with our newly-constructed facility improvements have created some odors for the surrounding community. Fox Metro has a rigorous odor control program…
Social Media Policy
Consistent with our internal policies on civility, we have added a Social Media policy: public social media use We now have a Facebook page. Search “Fox Metro Water Reclamation District”
Seasonal Algae Blooms located in Fox River
A brown algae (diatom) bloom has begun along the Fox River both upstream and downstream of Fox Metro’s plant in Oswego. As observed each of the past several summers, these brown algae blooms have become common and widespread throughout the…
Prevent Drain Clogs over the Holidays!
As family and friends gather together to prepare the holiday meals, it’s especially important to remember to properly dispose of fats, oils, and grease (FOG). FOG cools and solidifies in your pipes, restricting flow and eventually causing a clog. Click…
