This week is National Apprenticeship Week and we want to celebrate our current apprentices and those who have graduated from our successful Apprenticeship Program. Read on...
The Des Moines Fire Department visited the WRA to provide a hand's on opportunity for WRA Staff to train with a fire extinguishing simulation. Read more...
A group of WRA employees used their Volunteer Time Off for the year to build a wheelchair accessible ramp at a residence in Des Moines - a project coordinated by the Greater Des Moines Habitat for Humanities. See more photos...
If you've followed the WRA, you've heard us say this before: don't flush the so-called "flushable wipes." Now a major development as Congress is wading into the issue causing fatbergs around the nation. Read more...
We are proud to announce that the the Des Moines WRA team has been selected to receive an Excellence in Management Gold Recognition from the National Association of Clean Water Agencies. Read more...
Our confined spaces rescue team was out training in Building 30 practicing raising and lowering both rescue team members and victims so the WRA team can expedite rescues in potentially dangerous situations. Read on...
U.S. Environmental Protection Agency Administrator Michael Regan toured the WRF and discussed measures that the WRA is taking to invest in sustainability for the future. See more of what they discussed in the video below. View more...
Learn more about the planned Ingersoll Run construction project timeline and the street closures that will affect traffic around the project. Read on...
As we continue to navigate the unprecedented times of the coronavirus (COVID-19) pandemic, from a wastewater treatment facility's perspective, we want to remind you to only flush the three Ps. Read on...
To help prevent the potential spread of coronavirus (COVID-19), the Des Moines Metropolitan Wastewater Reclamation Authority facilities are CLOSED to the Public and Non-Authorized Personnel until further notice unless previously approved by the Director. Read on...
