Here you can find an extensive inventory of engineering related webpage links and documents. This includes links to bid on City projects, City design standards, and educational material for those interested in learning more about the engineering profession.

Bidding on City Projects

The City of West Allis procures all bids for public projects through an online software called QuestCDN. Information on what City projects are currently out for bid can be found there.

Regulations and Standards

Listed below are the governing regulations that guide the design of City infrastructure and the standards the City holds ourselves, contractors, and residents to.

• Regulations

  • NR 110 - Sewerage Systems

  • NR 208 - Compliance Maintenance

  • Chapter 283 - Pollution Discharge Elimination

  • MMSD Chapter 1-20 Rules

  • Chapter 7 - Health and Sanitation

  • Chapter 16 - Plumbing Code

• Standards

  • All organizations doing work within City limits must follow Erosion Control Guidelines (PDF).

  • Information on acceptable traffic management can be found on the Manual on Uniform Traffic Control Devices for Streets and Highways webpage.

  • Information on acceptable signage can be found on the Standard Highway Signs webpage.

Milwaukee Metropolitan Sewerage District

The Milwaukee Metropolitan Sewerage District provides great information on a variety of topics related to sanitary sewage and stormwater management. Use the links below to better understand how you can play a role in the proper management of our State's waters.

• To learn how to avoid a wet basement, visit the managing water on your property page.

• If your sanitary lateral is failing you may be eligible for financial assistance through the Milwaukee Metropolitan Sewerage District. Visit the Pipe Check Program homepage to learn more.

• Information about what green infrastructure is and how it's used can be found on the Green Infrastructure page.

• Learn more about installing green infrastructure like a rain garden.

• How to capture and use stormwater for home use with a rain barrel.

Respect Our Waters

The City of West Allis has partnered with Respect Our Waters and surrounding municipalities to help raise awareness of the water quality issues faced by urban communities. Follow the links below to learn more about how each of us effects Wisconsin rivers and lakes!

• Information about stormwater and the issues our community is addressing can be found on the Respect Our Waters' page.

• Information on bacterial pollution in our waterways can be found on the Respect Our Waters' Bacterial Pollution page.

• Information on what you can do to stop pollution of our waterways can be found on the Respect Our Waters' Bacteria and Business page.

• Information on dangerous dumping can be found on the Respect Our Waters' Dangerous Dumping page.

• Information on Yard Maintenance Chemicals can be found on the Respect Our Waters' Fertilizer and Pesticide Use page.

• Information about storm water friendly ice and snow control can be found on the Respect our Waters' Ice and Snow Control page.

Professional Organizations

Professional organizations that City forces are active in or partner with include:

• American Society of Civil Engineers (ASCE)

• American Public Works Association (APWA)

• American Water Works Association (AWWA)

• Institute of Transportation Engineers (ITE)

• Wisconsin Department of Transportation (WisDOT)

• Wisconsin Society of Land Surveyors (WSLS)