The Open Source

  Climate change is a big issue. Few are aware that MSD is one of the utilities who is leading the way to turn things around. Learn why this is a community effort and what you can do to improve our environment.

  It is important for all St. Louis region residents to know your zone. Do your research and learn about the flood zones in our community. This information is critical. You will need to know what to do if your business or home is flooded. Contact your insurance agent to make sure you are covered.  .

I n the Midwest, climate change is expected to negatively affect human health and exacerbate existing challenges. Air quality is already poor in parts of the Midwest and is projected to worsen with rising temperatures.  Precipitation in the Midwest is expected become more intense, leading to increased flood damage, strained drainage systems, and reduced drinking water availability. Midwestern cities with impervious infrastructure may result in surface runoff entering combined storm and sewage drainage systems. When these systems are overloaded during intense rainstorms, raw sewage overflow can result, impacting clean water availability.

According to FEMA and 13 other government agencies, St. Louis is in danger if climate change issues are not immediately addressed. It is now time for the community to take charge. MSD has suggestions about what to do.