Environment

Beat the heat with these simple tips

Submitted by Dustin Alexander, Community Reporter

Tuesday, June 7th, 2011, 1:33pm

Just a few short weeks ago, many Wisconsinites had enough cold weather and dreamed of the warm, lazy day's of Summer. Now that the radiant warmth is upon us, many FOX 6 viewers may be scrambling to “beat the heat.”

FOX6 Meterologist Brittney Sager said, “Heat advisories are effective all across the FOX6 viewing area for today and tomorrow.” Sager explains that high temperatures factored in with high humidity levels may put the heat index around 100 degrees.

Heat exhaustion warning signs

Heavy sweating

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Waukesha County drug collection and awareness

Submitted by Milwaukee Public Schools, Division of Community Engagement

Thursday, May 5th, 2011, 1:39pm

The Waukesha County drug collection and awareness event aims to reduce substance abuse, prevent childhood poisonings & help protect our environment.

What should you bring? Prescription medication, over the counter medication, ointments, sprays, inhalers, creams, vials, herbals, pet medications and mercury.

What shouldn't you bring? Biohazardous material (including sharps), household hazardous waste, bulk prescription drug samples and personal hygiene products.

For specific details about collections in Brookfield, Menomonee Falls, Mukwonago, Oconomowoc, Pewaukee and Waukesha, download this flyer (PDF).

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Menomonee Falls Water Utility to flush water mains

Submitted by Milwaukee Public Schools, Division of Community Engagement

Friday, April 1st, 2011, 1:33pm

The Menomonee Falls Water Utility will be cleaning and flushing water mains from 7:00 a.m. to 5:00 p.m. beginning April 4th and continuing through May 13th. The flushing will remove most of the natural minerals that have settled in the mains such as iron, a harmless-reddish brown mineral that discolors the water.

If you observe the Water Utility personnel working in your area, refrain from using water or use as little as possible for one-half to three-quarters of an hour to insure that the water has settled in the mains. This will also help prevent any iron from being drawn into your water piping system.

If you do find that your water has become discolored, refrain from using it for an additional one-half to three-quarters of an hour. Then draw off the remaining discolored water through the COLD WATER FAUCET ONLY.

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Winter Weather Advisory & Winter safe driver tips

Submitted by Dustin Alexander, Community Reporter

Tuesday, February 1st, 2011, 11:06pm

Winter Weather Advisory & Winter safe driver tips

Old Man Winter has unleashed his fury with an unwelcome visit to Southeastern Wisconsin. Whiteout conditions, frigid temperatures, and the cancellation and closing of several business and schools is expected, over the next 48 hours. People are urged to use caution, during this inclement weather!

Snow, extreme cold and blizzard-like weather expected throughout this week will create extremely dangerous driving conditions for motorists on most highways statewide. AAA Wisconsin advises motorists to prepare themselves and their car. Motorists are advised to monitor weather conditions and follow advice from authorities. If it is not safe to travel and you don’t have to travel, don’t drive.

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Brookfield family wins Reduce Your Waste Stream Team Challenge

Submitted by Milwaukee Public Schools, Division of Community Engagement

Monday, November 15th, 2010, 5:36pm

Dan Vrakas, Waukesha County Executive, was on hand at the Materials Recycling Facility (MRF) to award Mary Jo Baas the grand prize in the Reduce Your Waste Stream Team Challenge: a 46" LCD television from American TV. The Baas family won the prize for reducing the amount of garbage they threw away by an astonishing 89.8 percent, more than 32 other households in the Challenge. The Brookfield family reduced their weekly trash from 20.8 pounds to 2.1 pounds. Coming in second place and receiving a laptop computer laptop was the Beyerlein household, compiling an impressive 87.5 percent reduction in their garbage. The Town of Waukesha family reduced their weekly trash from 16 pounds to 2 pounds.

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Menomonee Falls Water Utility to flush water mains

Submitted by Milwaukee Public Schools, Division of Community Engagement

Friday, October 8th, 2010, 4:57pm

The Menomonee Falls Water Utility will be cleaning and flushing water mains from 7 a.m. to 5 p.m. October 11-29.

Officials say the flushing will remove most of the natural minerals that have settled in the mains.

Village officials urge residents to refrain from using water if they observe the water utility working in their area. This will help prevent iron from being drawn into your water pipes.

If you do find that your water has become discolored, refrain from using it for an additional one-half to three-quarters of an hour. Then draw off the remaining discolored water through the cold water faucet only.

If you have any questions, call the water utility at 262-532-4800.

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Sewage-sniffing dog to make appearance at Menomonee Falls Pet Fair

Submitted by FOX6 Intern

Tuesday, August 10th, 2010, 2:58pm

Have you ever heard of a sewage-sniffing dog? That's exactly the type of dog you'll see when you meet Scott Reynolds's dog Sable at the Menomonee Falls Pet Fair.

Sable, the four-year-old German Shepard mix, can detect raw sewage flowing into sewers which pollute area rivers.

Sable was adopted in March 2007 as a 15-month-old from Mackenzie's Animal Shelter in Michigan.

Sable began training in April 2007 and was out sniffing for pollution just a few months later in August 2007. Before Sable, cities were burdened with high costs to investigate their storm sewer systems. Now, many cities are finding hiring a professional sniffer is a low-cost, low-tech method to investigate sewer connections.

After working for three years, Sable has visited over 500 sites to outfalls and upstream investigations.

Scott Reynolds and his pack of professional sniffers will be at the Menomonee Falls Pet Fair on Saturday, August 21.

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