Madison and Monona mayors launch World Water Week

The cities of Madison and Monona are launching World Water Week Monday in an effort to reduce unnecessary water use and contamination in Madison’s lakes.

Madison Mayor Paul Soglin and Monona Mayor Bob Miller along with the Madison Metropolitan Sewerage District, Madison Water Utility and Hellenbrand Inc. will announce technology to improve efficiency and performance standards of saving salt, water and energy, according to Clean Lakes Alliance spokesperson James Tye.

Guests can tour the plant after the press event Monday.

Residents can also help raise funds for clean water globally and clean lakes locally by eating at 26 local participating restaurants who will donate proceeds to clean water efforts, according to city officials.