Mitchell Airport Receives Honor Roll Designation from Sewer District

Milwaukee County Executive Chris Abele announced Milwaukee County’s General Mitchell International Airport (MKE), has been included on the Milwaukee Metropolitan Sewerage District’s (MMSD) Industrial User Honor Roll for 2017, marking the fifth consecutive year that MKE has received the designation.

The designation was given due to Mitchell Airport’s efforts to protect the environment while contributing to the economic vitality of the region. No violations were identified were identified at MKE, as the Airport was in full compliance for the entire calendar year.

“Mitchell Airport’s terminal is the most visited building in Wisconsin, and it’s important to us to operate in an environmentally-friendly manner,” Abele said. “From our newly-remodeled Baggage Claim featuring a green roof, to our smart lighting systems and low-flow plumbing fixtures, to our compressed natural gas shuttle buses, MKE really is on the forefront of Milwaukee County’s sustainability and conservation efforts.”

MMSD’s letter congratulating the Airport indicated that MKE’s “diligent compliance with environmental standards helps us meet our goals and helps to preserve Lake Michigan and other area waterways for future generations to enjoy.”