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POSTED DATE/SIGNATURE___________________________
SEWER AND WATER UTILITIES
COMMITTEE MEETING AGENDA
Tuesday, July 14, 2026 at 1:00 P.M.
Sister Bay Wastewater Treatment Plant, 2124 Autumn Ct., Conference Room
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AGENDA
1. Call Meeting to Order
2. Roll Call
3. Approval of Agenda
4. Approval of Minutes of the March 10, 2026 Meeting, as Published
5. Comments, Correspondence and Concerns from the Public
6. Discussion/Action Items:
a) Sludge Tank Aeration System Repair
b) Disconnection Policy Discussion
c) Deferred Payment Agreement Policy Discussion
d) Tax Roll Policy Discussion
e) Leak Credit Policy Discussion
i. 2373 Parkview Dr: Water/Sewer Billing Dispute
f) Rate Discussion – Sewer
g) Water Rate Study RFP
h) Wastewater Treatment Plant Operations Report
7. Matters to be placed on a future agenda or referred to a committee, official, or employee
8. Adjournment
Public Notice
Questions regarding the nature of the Agenda items or more detail on the items listed can be directed to Megan Barnes,
Utilities Director, at megan.barnes@sisterbaywi.gov. It is possible that members of and possibly a quorum of members
of other governmental bodies may attend the meeting to gather information; no action will be taken by any
governmental body other than the body specifically referred to above. Upon reasonable notice, a good faith effort will
be made to accommodate the needs of disabled individuals through sign language interpreters or other auxiliary aid or
accommodation at no cost to the individual. Due to the difficulty in finding interpreters, requests should be made as far
in advance as possible, preferably a minimum of 48 hours. For additional information or to request this service, contact
the Sister Bay Village Administration Office at 854-4118, (FAX) 854-9637, or by writing to the Village Administration
Building, 2383 Maple Drive, PO Box 769, Sister Bay, WI 54234. Copies of reports and other supporting documentation
are available for review at the Village Administration Building during operating hours (8 a.m. – 4 p.m. Monday –
Thursday and 8 a.m.-12 p.m. Friday).
The Village of Sister Bay is an Equal Opportunity Provider and Employer.
Minutes for the March 10, 2026 meeting of the Utilities- SWUC Committee- Unapproved Version
Sewer and Water Utilities Committee Meeting Minutes
Tuesday, March 10, 2026 at 1:00 P.M.
Via Video Conference
(Approval Pending)
1. Call Meeting to Order
Chairperson Denise Bhirdo called the Sewer and Water Utilities meeting to order on Tuesday, March
10, 2026, at 1:00 PM.
2. Roll Call
A roll call was conducted, with the following members present: Chairperson Denise Bhirdo and
members Nate Bell, and Kurt Harff
Staff present: Utilities Director Megan Barnes, Village Administrator Ben Andrews, Utilities Clerk
Kara Kroll
Others: Chad Olsen
3. Approval of Agenda
Motion by Bell, second by Harff to approve the agenda as presented. Motion carried – all ayes.
4. Approval of Minutes of the February 10, 2026 Meeting, As Published
Motion by Bell, second by Harff to approve the minutes of the February 10, 2026 meeting as
presented. Motion carried – all ayes.
5. Comments, Correspondence and Concerns from the Public
There were no members of the public present and no correspondence to report.
6. Discussion/Action Items
a. Facilities Study Discussion and Recommendation
Utilities Director Megan Barnes presented the three options from the facility study for addressing
biosolids management: Option 1 - construct a sludge drying facility ($17.8 million), Option 2 -
construct a reed bed system, and Option 3 - continue hauling to Sturgeon Bay with potential future
requirements for onsite storage tanks.
Chair Bhirdo expressed support for exploring regional cooperation with other municipalities for the
sludge drying facility, stating that if Sister Bay were to proceed alone, reed beds would make more
sense, if multiple communities could participate, the dryer option would be preferable despite the
higher cost.
Bell agreed that reed beds were the practical choice for Sister Bay alone, though he acknowledged the
sludge dryer would be "cooler" if cost were no object. He expressed concern about the complexity of
Minutes for the March 10, 2026 meeting of the Utilities- SWUC Committee- Unapproved Version
coordinating multiple municipalities but supported pursuing regional discussions with a defined
timeline.
Administrator Andrews reported that he had reached out to administrators and operators in Ephraim,
Fish Creek, and Baileys Harbor, with most indicating willingness to have conversations about
regional cooperation. He noted that such an arrangement would require long-term commitments,
typically 15-20 years, to cover expenses.
Barnes confirmed that Ephraim, Fish Creek, and Baileys Harbor had expressed interest in discussions.
She noted these communities had received similar reed bed recommendations in their own facility
studies, and Ephraim was particularly interested because they had not received principal and
forgiveness for their planned upgrades and believed regional cooperation might improve their chances
of receiving such funding.
The committee discussed setting a six-month timeline for regional discussions, after which they
would proceed with reed beds if no agreement could be reached. Barnes confirmed she had been
sharing cost estimates of approximately $15-17.8 million with the other communities.
Consultant Chad Olsen identified the West Central Wisconsin Biosolids Facility near River Falls as
an example of regional sludge processing that has operated for at least a decade.
Motion by Bell, second by Harff to adopt the facility study. Motion carried – all ayes.
The committee agreed to pursue regional discussions for the sludge drying facility while maintaining
reed beds as the fallback option if Sister Bay proceeds alone. This item will be placed on the March
board meeting agenda for discussion.
b. Non-Potable Reuse System - Expansion Tanks WWTP
Barnes reported that the expansion tanks for the non-potable reuse system have ruptured bladders that
cannot be repaired because replacement parts are no longer manufactured. She presented a quote of
$19,180 for complete replacement of both tanks, with a six-week lead time. The expense would come
from replacement funds.
The committee discussed whether board approval was necessary given the lead time, with Andrews
and Barnes concluding that while some emergency repairs could proceed without board approval, this
repair could wait for formal approval.
Motion by Bhirdo, second by Harff to recommend the quotation for replacement of the two
expansion tanks as presented to the Village Board for approval. Motion carried with Bell
opposed.
c. Wastewater Treatment Plant Operations Report
Barnes provided an update on the ongoing ice issues in the sludge storage tank, explaining that the
plant has been battling thick ice accumulation for three weeks. The cold weather caused more ice
formation than usual, and ice formed over aeration spots, increasing pressure and apparently breaking
a coupling between the main diffuser line and diffuser arms.
She explained that this is a periodic issue due to the uncovered sludge tank, though this year's
accumulation was more severe. The plant is currently using the sludge loadout pump as a mixer and
has had a company jet hot water into the empty storage tank to remove ice. The tank switch should
occur early the following week once the remaining ice is cleared.
7. Matters to be placed on a future agenda or referred to a committee, official, or
employee
The facility study discussion and regional cooperation efforts will be placed on the March Village
Board meeting agenda.
Minutes for the March 10, 2026 meeting of the Utilities- SWUC Committee- Unapproved Version
8. Adjournment
Motion by Bhirdo, second by Bell to adjourn at 1:32 PM. Motion carried – all ayes.
The next meeting of the Sewer and Water Committee will be conducted at 1:00 P.M. on Tuesday
April 14, 2026 via Video Conference.
Respectfully Submitted,
Kara Kroll
Utilities Clerk
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STAFF REPORT
Date: July 14, 2026
To: Sewer and Water Utility Committee
Re: Sludge Storage Tank Aeration System Replacement
Author(s): Megan Barnes, Utilities Director
Action(s) Requested: ☐ Ordinance ☐ Resolution ☒ Motion ☐ Receive/File
POLICY ISSUE(S)
“Should the Sewer and Water Utility Committee recommend to the Village Board for approval,
the unbudgeted expense of the sludge storage tank coarse bubble diffuser system
replacement.”
BACKGROUND INFORMATION
The coarse bubble diffuser system that is suspended above the base of the sludge storage
tank sustained significant ice damage this past winter. When the damage was first
discovered, ice was still present, so the extent of the damage was unknown. Once the
damage was noticed, operators changed the valving to allow for additional mixing utilizing
the sludge loadout pump and mixing nozzles, which also helped melt the ice shelf that was
present in the sludge tank. After the ice completely thawed, operators were able to transfer
the sludge from the sludge tank we typically use, to the back-up sludge storage tank.
Operators cleaned up the tank and photographs of the aeration system damage were sent
to contractors for a quotation. August Winter & Sons originally installed the coarse bubble
diffuser system equipment in the sludge storage tank in 2004. The spare sludge storage
tank is smaller than the sludge storage tank we typically use, so the repair is necessary as
soon as possible in order resume to regular operation. While the tank is down our sludge
storage volume is substantially decreased.
PRIOR ACTION/REVIEW
The sludge tank aeration system damage was noticed by operators in February of 2026. The
damage was evident, but the extent unknown, due to an uneven aeration pattern in the sludge
storage tank. Operators decided to switch the valving to allow the sludge load out pump and
mixing nozzles to function as an additional mixer in the sludge storage tank until the ice shelf
thawed. Operators were able to transfer the sludge from the tank with the damaged aeration
to the spare tank in late April.
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FINANCIAL INFORMATION
If the coarse air diffusion system replacement were approved, the following funding option
would be utilized:
1. WWTP Replacement Funds
RECOMMENDED ACTION(S)
Village staff recommends that the cost of the coarse air diffuser system replacement in the
sludge storage tank be approved.
If the Village Board were in favor of this policy action, the following motion may be made:
“I move to recommend the quotation for the replacement of the coarse air diffuser system as
presented to the Village Board for approval.”
POLICY ALTERNATIVE(S)
The Village Board could take the following actions:
• Approve with modifications
“I move to approve the quotation for the replacement of the coarse air diffuser system in the
sludge storage tank with the modification of [List Modification Sought].
• Deny
“ I move to reject the quotation for the replacement of the coarse air diffuser system in the
sludge storage tank and take no further action at this time.”
• Table
“ I move to postpone action on the quotation for the replacement of the coarse air diffuser
system in the sludge storage tank and direct staff to return to the SWUC with additional
information regarding [List Information Sought] at a future meeting.”
ATTACHMENT(S)
1. Village of Sister Bay Aeration Replacement (AWS #26-01328)
FISCAL IMPACT:
1. Is There a Fiscal Impact? No-WWTP Replacement _
2. Is it Currently Budgeted? No-WWTP Replacement __
3. If Budgeted, Where: WWTP Replacement Fund_
4. Amount: $113,307 -- See Estimate__
HVAC * PLUMBING * TANK FABRICATION * PROCESS PIPING * IND. SHEETMETAL
SPECIALTY METAL FAB. * ASME PRESSURE VESSELS * ASME CODE WELDING * 24 HR. SERVICE * ENGINEERING
STATE OF WISCONSIN LICENSED MASTER PLUMBERS, LICENSE NUMBER 871958
N850 Cty Rd. CB
Appleton, WI 54914
PO Box 1896
Appleton, WI 54912-1896
P: (920) 739-8881
F: (920) 739-2230
5613 Schofield Ave.
Schofield, WI 54476
P: (715) 355-7555
F: (715) 355-9048
June 15, 2026
TO: Village of Sister Bay
Attn: Megan Barnes, Utilities Director
megan.barnes@sisterbaywi.gov
RE: Village of Sister Bay Aeration Replacement (AWS #26-01328)
MECHANICAL
We are pleased to provide you with our proposal for the above-mentioned project. Our proposal is based
on removing the existing aeration piping / diffusers from (1) existing tank and furnishing / installing a
complete new system per the request and photographs provided by Megan Barnes, Utility Director.
We offer the above for the sum of ..................................................................... $113,307.00
Our proposal includes the following:
Hoisting of our work
Dumpsters for disposal of existing equipment
Please note: Submittals lead time of 6 weeks from approved purchase order
Please note: Equipment lead time of 8-10 weeks upon submittal approval.
We exclude the following items:
Bonds (add 1%)
Sales and use tax
Draining or cleaning of tank
This proposal is based on prices now in effect. Our quotation will be protected for 30 days. It is also
subject to the August Winter & Sons Conditions of Proposal, a copy of which is available upon request.
August Winter & Sons, Inc. is a full-service design/build, mechanical contractor providing fabrication
and/or installation of specialty items such as piping, plumbing, HVAC systems and custom tanks. We
appreciate the opportunity of quoting this work. If you have any questions or further information is
required, please feel free to contact us.
Sincerely,
AUGUST WINTER & SONS, INC.
Kurt Van Grinsven
kvangrinsven@augustwinter.com
Mobile: 920-428-3460
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STAFF REPORT
Date: July 14, 2026
To: Sewer and Water Utility Committee
Re: Multiple Utility Policies for Review
Author(s): Megan Barnes, Utilities Director
Action(s) Requested: ☐ Ordinance ☒ Resolution ☒ Motion ☐ Receive/File
POLICY ISSUE(S)
“Should the Sewer and Water Utilities Committee recommend the following policies to the
Village Board for approval and resolution;
➢ Disconnection Policy
➢ Deferred Payment Policy
➢ Tax Certification Policy
➢ Forgiveness of Sewer Charges / Leak Adjustment Policy?”
BACKGROUND INFORMATION
The purpose of the Disconnection, Deferred Payment, and Tax Certification Policies is to
establish guidelines that are to be followed in a uniform manner, exercised consistently, and in
accordance with the rules of the Wisconsin Administrative Code, Chapter PSC 185.
The Forgiveness of Sewer Charges / Leak Adjustment Policy is not a Wisconsin Administrative
Code, Chapter PSC 185 requirement. However, there have been a few cases in which residents
have experienced exterior leaks and have requested a sewer charge leak adjustment due to the
water not entering the sanitary sewer system. The Utility has never had a sewer leak credit
policy in effect, so requests in the past have been denied.
RECOMMENDED ACTION(S)
Village staff recommends that the Sewer and Water Utilities Committee recommend for Village
Board approval and resolution the following policies;
➢ Disconnection Policy
➢ Deferred Payment Policy
➢ Tax Certification Policy
➢ Forgiveness of Sewer Charges / Leak Adjustment Policy
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If the Sewer and Water Utilities Committee were in favor of this policy action, the following
motion may be made:
“I move to recommend for Village Board approval and resolution the [Policy Name] as
presented”
POLICY ALTERNATIVE(S)
The Sewer and Water Utilities Committee could take the following actions:
• Approve with modifications.
“I move to recommend for Village Board approval and resolution the [Policy Name] with the
modification of [List Modification Sought].”
• Deny
“I move to reject the [Policy Name] and take no further action at this time.”
• Table
“I move to postpone action on the [Policy Name] and direct staff to return to the SWUC with
additional information regarding [List Information Sought] at a future meeting.”
ATTACHMENT(S)
1. Res. 2026-004 Adopting Disconnection Policy
2. POL-UT-2026-001 Water Disconnection Policy
3. FORM-UT-01 Water Disconnection Policy – Medical Emergency Form
4. FORM-UT-02 Disconnection Notice Form
5. RES. 2026-006 Deferred Payment Policy
6. POL-UT-2026-002 Deferred Payment Policy
7. FORM-UT-03 Deferred Payment Agreement Form
8. RES.2026-007 Adopting Tax Certification Policy
9. POL-UT-2026-003 Tax Certification Process Policy
10. POL-UT-2026-004 Forgiveness of Sewer Charges / Leak Adjustment Policy
11. FORM-UT-04 Forgiveness of Sewer Charges / Leak Adjustment Policy
RESOLUTION No. 2026-004
ADOPTING A DISCONNECTION POLICY FOR THE VILLAGE OF SISTER BAY
WATER AND SEWER UTILITY
WHEREAS, the Village of Sister Bay Water and Sewer Utility, Door County, Wisconsin, is
mandated by the Public Service Commission of Wisconsin to follow disconnection and
reconnection procedures to disconnect and reconnect past due utility accounts; and
WHEREAS, the Village Board finds that the Village of Sister Bay Water and Sewer Utility needs to
formally update its procedures and adopt a policy with regards to disconnection and
reconnection of utility accounts; and
WHEREAS, the said policy and form are attached as Exhibit A and B and are incorporated by
reference herein; and
WHEREAS, on July 21, 2026, the Village of Sister Bay Board of Trustees reviewed the policy and
form and recommended to approve the policy and form.
WHEREAS, on July 21, 2026, the Village of Sister Bay Board of Trustees set forth the following
actions necessary to disconnect and reconnect past due utility accounts:
NOW, THEREFORE, BE IT RESOLVED by the Board of Trustees of the Village of Sister Bay,
Wisconsin, that the disconnection policy and form, prepared by Benjamin Andrews; reviewed
and presented at the July 21, 2026, Village Board meeting hereby be approved.
BE IT FURTHER RESOLVED that the Village of Sister Bay adopts the attached Disconnection
Policy and Form.
Introduced at a regular meeting of the Board of Trustees of the Village of Sister Bay this 21st
day of July, 2026.
Passed and adopted this 21st day of July, 2026.
___________________________
Nate Bell, President
Attest: VOTE: Ayes _____ No______
___________________________
Julie Thyssen, Village Clerk
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Water Disconnection Policy POL-UT-2026-001
Adoption: RES. 2026-004 Department: Utilities
Effective Date: MM/DD/YYYY Revision Date: N/A
Policy Source: Sewer and Water Utilities
Committee
Policy Audience: Utility Users; Sister Bay
Water and Sewer Utilities
1. PURPOSE
The purpose of this policy is to establish guidelines that are to be followed in a uniform manner,
exercised consistently, and in accordance with the rules of the Wisconsin Administrative Code,
Chapter PSC 185.
2. POLICY
Payments on accounts are due twenty (20) calendar days from the date of billing , as mandated
by the PSC. For example, a bill issued on September 30th is due on October 31st.
3. LATE PAYMENT CHARGES
A late payment charge, as mandated by the PSC, will be applied to any unpaid balance after the
due date. No additional late payment charges may be applied after the account is deemed
delinquent.
4. PROCEDURES
After ten (10) days past the due date, the following shall occur:
A. Past Due Notice
1. A past due notice, requiring a response within 10 days, will be given to the utility
customer, tenant, or landlord of the delinquent account , with payment plan options
provided.
2. For residential customers unable to pay the outstanding balance, the Utility is required
to offer a Deferred Payment Agreement (DPA). DPAs may be extended to commercial
customers, but the Utility is not required to do.
a. For additional information, refer to the Village’s Deferred Payment Agreement
Policy.
Village of Sister Bay
Water Disconnection Policy
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4. PROCEDURES (CONT.)
B. Disconnection Notice
1. After a minimum of ten (10) days, for outstanding accounts without a valid DPA, a
door hanger will be placed on the service address, no less than 24 and no more than
48 hours prior to disconnection, of the utility customer or landlord/tenant to follow
up on the above-mentioned written notice.
a. The Utility shall make a reasonable effort to have personal or telephone
contact with the residential customer prior to disconnection and will keep
documentation of these contacts and contact attempts.
b. Inability of the Utility to contact the customer, or a failure of the customer to
respond within this period, will advance the collection into an immediate
phase of “Disconnection” .
2. Any default of a DPA on the part of the customer or responsible party(s) will advance
any delinquent balance into the “Disconnection” phase. A default will also disqualify
the customer from a future Deferred Payment Agreement.
C. Disconnection
1. Disconnections will be performed in accordance with Public Service Commission
policies.
2. Services shall not be disconnected on a day or on a day immediately preceding a day
when the business offices of the Utility are not available to the public for the purpose
of transacting all business matters.
3. Utility may disconnect utility service without prior notice where a dangerous condition
exists for as long as the condition exists.
4. Services may be discontinued with a written 24 -hour notice for nonpayment of a bill
covering surreptitious use of water.
D. Reconnection
1. Once a disconnection has taken place, the customer must pay a reconnection fee of
$30, plus the outstanding balance in full, or enter into a DPA (see Section A for
details).
a. Payments, DPAs, and reconnections must be completed during normal
business hours.
Village of Sister Bay
Water Disconnection Policy
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5. SPECIAL CONSIDERATIONS
A. Medical Emergencies
1. The Utility may not disconnect service or refuse to reconnect service to a residential
customer if disconnection shall aggravate an existing medical or protective services
emergency of the occupant, a member of the customer’s family, or other permanent
resident of the premises where service is rendered , and if the customer meets the
following conditions:
a. The utility shall postpone the disconnection of service, or reconnect the
service if disconnected, for 21 days to enable the occupant to arrange for
payment, if the occupant completes a Medical Emergencies Form (Attached to
this policy) and produces a licensed Wisconsin physician’s statement or notice
from a public health, social services, or law enforcement official which
identifies the medical or protective services emergency and specifies the
period of time during which disconnection shall aggravate the circumstances.
b. The postponement may be extended by renewal of the statement or notice.
During these 21 days of service, the Utility and the occupant shall work
together to develop resources and make reasonable payment arrangements to
continue the service on a permanent basis.
i. The Utility shall document communication and attempts to make
reasonable payment arrangements
c. Further postponements may be granted if there is evidence of reasonable
communication between the utility and occupant in attempting to make
arrangements for payment.
2. During the period service is continued under the provisions of this subsection, the
customer shall be responsible for the cost of residential utility service. However, no
action to disconnect that service shall be undertaken until the period of continued
service has expired.
a. Any customer who is in this special consideration category is eligible to be
admitted into a DPA.
3. If there is a dispute concerning an alleged existing medical emergency, either party
shall have the right to an informal review by the Utility staff.
a. Pending a decision after informal review, residential utility service shall be
continued, provided that the occupant has submitted a statement or notice as
identified in this policy.
Village of Sister Bay
Water Disconnection Policy
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5. SPECIAL CONSIDERATIONS (CONT.)
B. Winter Disconnection Rules
1. Residential water utility service to an occupied dwelling may not be disconnected
during the period November 1 to April 15 if the water service is a necessary part of a
dwelling’s heating system
C. Heat Advisory
1. The utility may not disconnect service when a heat advisory, heat warning, or heat
emergency is issued by the National Weather Service for Door County, WI.
a. The utility shall make reasonable attempts to reconnect service to an occupied
dwelling that has been disconnected when an occupant states that there is a
potential threat to health or life that results from the combination of the heat
and loss of service.
b. The utility may require that an occupant produce a licensed physician’s
statement or notice from a public health, social services, or law enforcement
official that identifies the medical emergency for the occupant.
c. Upon expiration of the heat advisory, heat warning, or heat emergency, the
utility may disconnect service to a property that was reconnected during this
period without further notice if an appropriate payment arrangement has not
been established.
DATE OF DISCONNECTION:
CONTACT YOUR UTILITY OFFICE
NAME:
DATE:
ACCOUNT NO:
AMOUNT DUE:SERVICE ADDRESS:
NOTICE:
Your utility bill is now _____ quarters overdue. We are obligated to present this Notice of
Disconnection to you ten (10) calendar days prior to the contemplated date of disconnection.
REASON(S) FOR DISCONNECTION:
(Note items circled below)
a. Failure to pay delinquent account
b. Check returned - insufficient funds
c. Failure to comply wit h terms of a deferred payment agreement
d. Violation of utility service rules
e. Tampering with meter
Your service will be disconnected on this date unless the account is paid in full or if satisfactory
arrangements to pay under a deferred payment plan are not made. To avoid the inconvenience
of service interruption, we urge you to pay the full balance immediately. A minimum
reconnection charge of $55.00 applies during regular business hours and $82.00 after normal
hours.
at 920-854-4118 to pay your bill, or
a. If you wish to dispute the Past Due Notice you received.
b. If you wish to negotiate a deferred payment agreement.
c. If any resident at the above address is seriously ill.
d. If there are other extenuating circumstances such as infants, young children, aged, or
handicapped residents at the above address.
P.O. BOX 655
SISTER BAY WI 54234-0655
UT-01 – Medical Emergencies Form sisterbaywi.gov Updated: 07/08/2026
PERSONAL INFORMATION
Full Name: Date:
Are you a current residential user of the Village of Sister Bay utility? Service Address:
☐ Yes ☐ No
CONTACT INFORMATION
Email Address: Phone Number:
FORM STATEMENT
Rules administered by the Public Service Commission PSC 113.0301 (13)(a) prohibit utilities from disconnecting or
refusing to reconnect residential electric or water service for up to 21 days if the disconnection or refusal will
aggravate an existing medical or protective services emergency. To determine whether the above customer is eligible
for reconnection or a postponement of disconnection for medical reasons, please provide the following information.
Please give this form to your doctor and return it to the above address.
MEDICAL PROVIDER INFORMATION
Patient Name: Phone Number:
Name of Medical Provider: Address:
Name of Hospital/Clinic/Agency: City, State, Zip Code:
Please complete the following information:
1. Please identify and/or describe the patient’s medical condition:
2. Please explain why water is necessary in this situation:
3. Please identify the time period during which water is required:
MEDICAL PROVIDER CERTIFICATION
Signature: Date:
Water Disconnection – Medical Emergencies Form
To be used for halting water disconnection for medical emergencies.
2124 Autumn Court - P O Box 655, Sister Bay, WI 54234| p. (920) 854-2246
RESOLUTION No. 2026-006
ADOPTING A DEFERRED PAYMENT POLICY FOR THE VILLAGE OF SISTER BAY
WATER AND SEWER UTILITY
WHEREAS, the Village of Sister Bay Water and Sewer Utility, Door County, Wisconsin, is
mandated by the Public Service Commission of Wisconsin to follow deferred payment
procedures on past due utility accounts; and
WHEREAS, the Village Board finds that the Village of Sister Bay Water and Sewer Utility needs
to formally up-date its procedures and adopt a policy with regards to offering residential
customers deferred payment agreements on past due water and sewer utility accounts; and
WHEREAS, the said policy and forms are attached as Exhibit A and B and are incorporated by
reference herein; and
WHEREAS, on July 21, 2026, the Village of Sister Bay Board of Trustees reviewed the policy and
form and recommended to approve the policy and form.
WHEREAS, on July 21, 2026, the Village of Sister Bay Board of Trustees set forth the following
actions necessary to offer deferred payment plans to utility accounts:
NOW, THEREFORE, BE IT RESOLVED by the Board of Trustees of the Village of Sister Bay,
Wisconsin, that the deferred payment policy and form, prepared by Benjamin Andrews;
reviewed and presented at the July 21, 2026, Village Board meeting hereby be approved.
BE IT FURTHER RESOLVED that the Village of Sister Bay adopts the attached Deferred Payment
Policy and Form.
Introduced at a regular meeting of the Board of Trustees of the Village of Sister Bay this 21st
day of July, 2026.
Passed and adopted this 21st day of July, 2026.
___________________________
Nate Bell, President
Attest: VOTE: Ayes _____ No______
___________________________
Julie Thyssen, Village Clerk
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Deferred Payment Agreement Policy POL-UT-2026-002
Adoption: RES. 2026-006 Department: Utilities
Effective Date: MM/DD/YYYY Revision Date: N/A
Policy Source: Sewer and Water Utilities
Committee
Policy Audience: Utility Users; Sister Bay
Water and Sewer Utilities
1. PURPOSE
The purpose of this policy is to establish guidelines for entering into Deferred Payment
Agreements (DPA) for the payment of past-due utility balances. The Utility is required to offer a
DPA to residential customers and may offer a DPA to commercial customers but is not required to
do so.
2. STATE LAW
Wisconsin Admin Code § PSC 185.38 requires utilities to offer a DPA to residential customers who
are unable to pay their bills in full. Delinquent amounts paid according to the terms of an
established DPA are not subject to late charges and cannot be levied as a tax against the lot or
parcel of real estate to which the utility service was furnished.
3. TERMS
A DPA consists of two elements:
1. A reasonable down payment; and
2. An installment plan to pay the remaining outstanding balance over a specified period of
time.
A customer with a DPA is required to pay their current charges in full in addition to the agreed-
upon installment payment. The Utility must receive payment on or before the due date.
Delinquent amounts paid according to the terms of an established DPA are not subject to late
charges.
4. DEFAULT
A late or missed payment will cause the DPA to “default ,” placing the customer in jeopardy of
disconnection. If a customer defaults on a DPA and there has not been a significant change in the
customer’s ability to pay since the agreement was negotiated, the utility is not required to offer
another DPA prior to disconnection.
UT-03 – Deferred Payment Agreement Form sisterbaywi.gov Updated: 07/08/2026
GENERAL INFORMATION
The undersigned hereby agrees to pay the charges incurred for utility services supplied at the following address:
Full Name: Mailing Address:
AGREEMENT INFORMATION
For the period ending XX/XX/XXXX, amounting to $[Amount] of which the total amount will be paid in installments as
follows:
• $[Amount] by XX/XX/XXXX
• $[Amount] by XX/XX/XXXX
• $[Amount] by XX/XX/XXXX
FORM STATEMENT
The agreed installments plus current bills shall be paid by due dates.
It is agreed that upon default of any installment, the entire balance will become due and service may be disconnected
upon ten days written notice. Upon default, nothing herein shall constitute a waiver of the rights on the part of the
Utility to collect the unpaid balance or to prevent it from exercising its right to disconnect service because of such
delinquency. In the event serv ice is disconnected, the utility may require a deposit under PSC 185.36 to ensure
payment of future bills.
CERTIFICATION
YOUR HAVE THE RIGHT TO SUGGEST A DIFFERENT PAYMENT AGREEMENT. IF YOU BELIEVE THE TERMS OF
THIS AGREEMENT ARE UNREASONABLE, DO NOT SIGN IT. IF YOU SIGN THIS AGREEMENT, YOU AGREE THAT
YOU OWE THE AMOUNT DUE UNDER THE AGREEMENT. IF YOU AND THE UTILITY CANN OT AGREE ON TERMS,
YOU MAY ASK THE PUBLIC SERVICE COMMISSION (1-800-225-7729) TO REVIEW THE DISPUTED ISSUES. SIGNING
THIS AGREEMENT DOES NOT AFFECT YOUR RESPONSIBILITY TO PAY FOR YOUR CURRENT SERVICE.
ALLOWING ANY BILL FOR CURRENT SERVICE TO BECOME DELINQUENT PLACES YOU IN DEFAULT OF THIS
AGREEMENT.
Signature: Date:
ADMINISTRATIVE INFORMATION
Name:
Account Number:
Mailing Address:
Deferred Payment Agreement Form
To be used for executing Deferred Payment Agreements.
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RESOLUTION No. 2026-007
ADOPTING A TAX CERTIFICATION POLICY FOR THE VILLAGE OF SISTER BAY
WATER AND SEWER UTILITY
WHEREAS, the Village of Sister Bay Water and Sewer Utility, Door County, Wisconsin, is
mandated by the Public Service Commission of Wisconsin to follow tax certification procedures
on past due utility accounts; and
WHEREAS, the Village Board finds that the Village of Sister Bay Water and Sewer Utility needs
to formally up-date its procedures and adopt a policy with regards to annual tax roll
certification on past due water and sewer utility accounts; and
WHEREAS, the said policy is attached as Exhibit A and is incorporated by reference herein; and
WHEREAS, on July 21, 2026, the Village of Sister Bay Board of Trustees reviewed the policy and
recommended to approve the policy.
WHEREAS, on July 21, 2026, the Village of Sister Bay Board of Trustees set forth the following
actions necessary to follow tax certification procedures on past due utility accounts:
NOW, THEREFORE, BE IT RESOLVED by the Board of Trustees of the Village of Sister Bay,
Wisconsin, that the tax certification policy, prepared by Kara Kroll; reviewed and presented at
the July 21, 2026, Village Board meeting hereby be approved.
BE IT FURTHER RESOLVED that the Village of Sister Bay adopts the attached Tax Certification
Policy.
Introduced at a regular meeting of the Board of Trustees of the Village of Sister Bay this 21st
day of July, 2026.
Passed and adopted this 21st day of July, 2026.
___________________________
Nate Bell, President
Attest: VOTE: Ayes _____ No______
___________________________
Julie Thyssen, Village Clerk
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Tax Certification Process Policy POL-UT-2026-003
Adoption: RES. 2026-007 Department: Utilities
Effective Date: MM/DD/YYYY Revision Date: N/A
Policy Source: Sewer and Water Utilities
Committee
Policy Audience: Utility Users; Sister Bay
Water and Sewer Utilities
1. PURPOSE
In accordance with Wisconsin Statutes § 66.0809, all municipal utility accounts that are
delinquent as of September 30 of each calendar year will be placed as a lien on the property and
transferred to the property tax roll, if not paid by November 15.
2. NOTIFICATION TO PROPERTY OWNERS
On October 15, the Village will mail a notice to each property owner with delinquent utility
charges incurred before September 30. This notice will include:
• The amount owed,
• A statement that the unpaid balance will be placed on the tax roll as a special charge,
• A deadline to pay the balance by November 1st to avoid additional penalties or
transfer to the tax roll.
3. PENALTY FOR LATE PAYMENT
On November 1, a penalty of 10% is assessed to those customers who have not paid utility charges
incurred before September 30.
4. FINAL TAX ROLL SUBMISSION
Amounts still delinquent as of November 15 will be certified to the Door County Real Property
Listing office and added to the owner’s annual property tax bill as a special lien, subject to the
same collection procedures as property taxes.
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Forgiveness of Sewer Charges / Leak
Adjustment Policy
UTILITIES-POL-2026-004
Adoption: RES. 2026-005 Department: Utilities
Effective Date: MM/DD/YYYY Revision Date: N/A
Policy Source: Sewer and Water Utilities
Committee
Policy Audience: Utility Users; Sister Bay
Water and Sewer Utilities
1. PURPOSE
The purpose of this policy is to establish guidelines that are to be followed in a uniform manner,
exercised consistently, and in accordance with the Forgiveness of Sewer Charges / Leak
Adjustment Policy.
2. POLICY
The Village of Sister Bay Utilities Department is responsible for the maintenance and operation
of the water distribution system and sanitary sewer collection system. Each property owner is
responsible for the installation, maintenance and any repairs of water piping from, and including,
the curb stop to the main building and all wastewater piping from the connection to the service
lateral to the main building and all plumbing inside the building.
The Village of Sister Bay’s Policy for Forgiveness of Sewer Charges / Leak Adjustment Policy is
intended to address high use utility bills caused by water pipe breaks or failures, that are
beyond the control of the customer. It is the responsibility of the customer to ensure that all
plumbing, fixtures, and appliances in their building are maintained in sufficient operating
condition using best common practices to ensure their proper functionality. It is not the intent
of this policy to issue credits for failures resulting from lack of maintenance.
All water that passes through the water meter must be paid for, therefore leak credits will only
be considered on the sewer use portion of the utility bill.
The Village of Sister Bay will consider sewer credits on a case-by-case basis. Sewage credits will
be awarded in the form of a credit applied to the sewer customer account. Refunds by check
will only be made when an account is closed and the customer has a credit balance remaining
on the account.
A sewer credit may only be considered if usage is at least 150% above the customer’s average
usage determined by the previous quarterly billing cycles on record. Any eligible credit for sewer
use will be calculated by subtracting the average water usage from previous like quarter(s) from
the quarter in which the credit is being applied for. In instances where a customer has occupied
or owned the property for less than one year, the average of previous quarters will be used. If a
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Leak Adjustment Policy
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customer does not have any history of accurate verified readings, estimated or prorated usage
cannot be used to calculate the credit and the customer will not be eligible for a credit.
3. APPLICABILITY
Sewer credit can be applied for in the following circumstances;
Outdoor Water Leak Credit
Sewer credits may be considered for excess water usage resulting from a leak that occurred
outside the building if the customer can prove that the water that was leaked did not enter the
sanitary sewer system. It will be the burden of the customer to provide adequate proof to justify
the claimed application.
• Sewer credits will not be considered for excess water usage resulting from one or more
of the following; lawn watering, pool filling, car washing, ice rink flooding
Sewer credit will not be considered in the following circumstances;
Indoor Water Leak Credit
No credits for sewer use will be approved for leaks inside a building if the leaked water entered
the sanitary sewer system via any fixture, appliance, or drain.
Sewer use credits for indoor water leaks will only be approved if the customer can provide
enough evidence that the water that was leaked did not enter the sewer system. It will be the
burden of the customer to provide adequate proof to justify the claimed application.
Examples of circumstances in which sewer credit will not be considered;
➢ Customer failed to make repairs to a pipe, appliance, or fixture known to have defects or
be in need of repair.
➢ High usage occurred more than 30 days after customer received a high bill or high usage
notice form the Sister Bay Utilities Department.
➢ Customer is unwilling to allow Utility staff access or entry to inspect the reported leak
and/or repairs made.
➢ High usage is due to failure to turn off hoses, sprinklers or sprinkler systems.
➢ High usage is due to negligent water use or other incident within the customer’s control.
➢ High usage is due to watering lawns, trees, or gardens.
➢ High usage is due to failure to turn off sprinklers, hoses, or sprinkler systems.
➢ The customer has an outstanding delinquent balance. (Submit payment for delinquent
balance or sign a deferred payment agreement prior to requesting adjustment).
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➢ The customer was granted an adjustment to their sewer usage utility bill within the last
24 months at a specific location (adjustments may be granted to same customer at other
locations).
4. APPLICATION PROCESS
A fully completed Request for Forgiveness of Sewer Charges / Leak Adjustment form must
be submitted to the Utility for a credit to be considered. Customers must submit
applications to the Utility Clerk within 30 days of the billing date where the excessive use
was included. It is strongly suggested that the customer pay at least the amount of an
“average” bill and continue to pay subsequent bills during the time the application for
adjustment is under review. Applicants are required to provide proof of repair at the time of
application (e.g., receipts for materials or services related to that repair). Credits for leaks
that are repaired more than 30 days after a high use billing issuance will not be
considered.
Applications can be found on the Village website at: https://sisterbaywi.gov/applications/ or at
the Wastewater Treatment Plant located at: 2124 Autumn Ct, Sister Bay, WI 54234. Applications
can be submitted via email to kara.kroll@sisterbaywi.gov, or in person.
All applications will be reviewed by the Utilities Director and a determination made within 30
days of application submittal.
The Utilities Director or Utility Clerk will notify the applicant of the Utilities Directors decision. If
the case is determined to be eligible for a leak adjustment, the adjustment will be applied to the
next billing cycle.
All sewer credit requests in excess of $1000.00 must be approved by the Village Finance
Committee prior to issuance. Customers will be notified of this situation and when the
secondary review is scheduled to take place.
Customers who do not agree with the Director’s determination regarding their application have
the right to appeal their application to the Sewer and Water Utility Committee for further
review within 20 days of the date that the initial determination is issued.
5. ADJUSTMENT TERMS – CALCULATION OF CREDIT
Water Usage Charge
The Public Service Commission of Wisconsin requires customers to pay at least the cost of the
Utility providing the water that was lost due to a leak. Water charges will not be reduced in
the event of a leak.
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Sewer Usage Charges
In cases where a customer shows sufficient evidence to the committee that all water usage
during a leak was not discharged to the sanitary sewer system, full credit of the sewer usage
charges above the customer’s average usage will be considered. If the customer does not have
a history of accurate verified water reads, estimated readings cannot be used to calculate sewer
credits and the customer would not be eligible for credit.
In cases where water usage during a leak was not discharged to the sanitary sewer system, an
adjustment of sewer usage charges above the customer’s average usage will be considered with
limitation to the number of adjustments allowed during the customer’s tenancy and/or
ownership of the property during a ten-year period as follows:
First occurrence Eligible for adjustment of 100% of sewer usage.
Second occurrence Eligible for adjustment of 75% of sewer usage.
Third occurrence Eligible for adjustment of 50% of sewer usage.
Fourth and subsequent occurrences Not eligible for adjustment of sewer usage.
Please note that leak adjustment applications are subject to the Applicability section above and
a recurring plumbing or appliance leak is not eligible for multiple leak adjustments where the
customer failed to make necessary repairs to prevent the leak from recurring.
UT-02 – Forgiveness of Sewer Charges / Leak Adjustment Form sisterbaywi.gov Updated: 07/08/2026
PERSONAL INFORMATION
Full Name: Date:
Are you a current user of the Village of Sister Bay utilities? Service Address:
☐ Yes ☐ No
CONTACT INFORMATION
Email Address: Phone Number:
LEAK INFORMATION
Date leak was first noticed: Location of leak:
Cause of leak: Was the water that leaked discharged to the
sanitary sewer system:
Have you received a previous leak adjustment? If so, provide
approximate date:
List the billing periods for which you are
requesting adjustment:
Please complete the following information:
1. Describe how you noticed or discovered the leak:
2. Describe actions taken to repair the leak (you must attach a copy of repair receipts (plumber’s invoice or parts
purchased):
3. If the water that leaked was not discharged to the sanitary sewer, explain why (provide adequate proof that the
water that was leaked did not enter the sanitary sewer system):
CUSTOMER CERTIFICATION
Signature: Date:
By signing this request, I agree to the following statements:
1. I understand the terms and conditions of the Village of Sister Bay Forgiveness of Sewer Charges / Leak Adjustment Policy.
2. I am notifying Sister Bay Waterworks that I have sustained a water leak and that such leak has been repaired.
3. I agree to allow Utility personnel access for field verification of repairs.
4. I understand that submittal of this form does not guarantee that an adjustment will be made.
5. I agree that all statements herein and any attachments are true and correct to the best of my knowledge and understand that making false statements on
a government record may result in legal action.
Forgiveness of Sewer Charges – Leak Adjustment Form
To be used for applying for a sewer credit due to a water leak.
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UT-02 – Forgiveness of Sewer Charges / Leak Adjustment Form sisterbaywi.gov Updated: 07/08/2026
UTILITIES CLERK USE ONLY
Date application received: Average usage: gallons
Adjustment amount to be considered (as calculated by Utility Clerk): Average bill: $
$
UTILITIES DIRECTOR USE ONLY
APPROVED
or
Adjustment amount: $ Reason for denial:
DENIED Date applied to account:
Re: Request for Review of Sewer Charges – Account #6049.01
Service Address: 2373 PARKVIEW DR, SISTER BAY , WI 54234
Dear Members of the Board,
I am writing to formally request review of sewer charges applied to my water account for a
usage period spanning March 16 through April 6, 2026.
I understand and accept that significant water usage occurred during this period. My request is
not to dispute water consumption itself, but to request removal or adjustment of sewer charges
associated with this usage due to the nature and location of water discharge.
1. Summary of Event
During a period of extreme winter conditions following Winter Storm Elsa, my property in Sister
Bay was inaccessible due to a substantial snow barrier (approximately 12 feet of plowed snow
blocking access). No occupancy or routine property use occurred during the majority of this
time.
Beginning March 16th, an exterior water hose was unintentionally left in a partially open
position during this period, resulting in continuous outdoor water discharge. I am still unclear
how it was turned on, as Sister Bay had plowed a 12 foot wall of snow in front of our property –
nobody could even enter the property for over a week. (handle is very loose – could have been
ice/snow).
2. Physical Conditions and Access Limitations
- Property was inaccessible due to heavy snowfall and plowed snow accumulation
- No routine presence at the property during the majority of the billing period
- Access to exterior fixtures was not practical during the initial portion of the event period
3. Known Property Activity Timeline
- March 28: I visited the property to address snow removal and observed water-related issues in
the basement. At that time, I did not identify the exterior hose as the source.
- April 2–5: A planned rental stay occurred. Guests documented water intrusion in the basement
during their stay.
- April 6: I returned to the property and discovered the exterior hose was on. I confirmed a
steady flow rate of approximately 2.2 gallons per minute using a measured bucket test.
4. Measured Water Use
A controlled flow test performed at the same setting as observed at discovery indicates:
- Flow rate: approximately 1.8–2.7 gallons per minute
- Estimated total usage over the billing period: approximately 55,000–80,000 gallons
5. Sewer Charge Dispute
The water discharged during this event was entirely outdoor and did not enter the sanitary
sewer system.
Because sewer billing is typically based on assumed return flow, I respectfully request:
- Removal of sewer charges associated with this usage period, or
- Adjustment to reflect non-sewer outdoor water use classification
Supporting Documentation Available
I can provide:
- Timestamped photographs and video of the massive puddling of water in the back of the
house
- Guest communication documenting basement water intrusion
- Rental occupancy records
- Snow and access condition evidence
- Flow rate measurement documentation
7. Request
I am requesting a formal review of this case and an adjustment of sewer charges based on the
documented nature of water use and discharge.
I am not requesting policy changes or exemptions outside of standard utility practice, only
accurate classification of water that did not enter the sewer system.
Sincerely,
Walter Nawrot
920-268-5512
Outlook
Request to Appear on Board Agenda – Water/Sewer Billing Dispute
FromWalter Nawrot <wnawrot1@gmail.com>
Date Tue 4/14/2026 11:37 PM
To Kara Kroll <kara.kroll@sisterbaywi.gov>
1 attachment (15 KB)
Request for Review of Sewer Charges.docx;
Dear Board President and Members of the Water Utility Board,
I am requesting placement on the agenda for an upcoming board meeting to review and present a
billing dispute regarding my property in Sister Bay.
This is not a general complaint about water usage. I am requesting a formal review of sewer charges
applied to a documented case of outdoor, non-sewer water use under unusual access and weather
conditions.
I would like the opportunity to present a clear timeline, supporting documentation, and measured flow
data that I believe are relevant to how the usage has been classified and billed.
I understand the utility’s current policy structure regarding limited exceptions. My request is not to
disregard policy, but to ensure the classification of this specific usage (water vs. sewer return) is
accurately applied based on physical facts.
Please advise the process for placement on the next available board agenda. I am prepared to provide
all supporting documentation in advance or at the meeting.
Sincerely,
Walter Nawrot
Service Address: 2373 Parkview Drive, Sister Bay, WI
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STAFF REPORT
Date: July 14, 2026
To: Sewer and Water Utility Committee
Re: Rate Discussion – Sewer
Author(s): Megan Barnes, Utilities Director
Action(s) Requested: ☐ Ordinance ☐ Resolution ☐ Motion ☒ Receive/File
POLICY ISSUE(S)
“Should the Sewer and Water Utilities Committee discuss and determine the appropriate next
steps regarding the annual review of sewer rates?”
BACKGROUND INFORMATION
The Sewer and Water Utility Committee should conduct a review of wastewater and sanitary
sewer collection system rates annually and water rates during alternate years for Village Board
consideration. In the Village of Sister Bay Municipal Code – Chapter 62 Utilities Code;
Sec. 62.0605 Sanitary Sewer User Charge Methodology
The Utilities Committee shall establish and approve the methodology for
sanitary sewer user rates. The following factors shall be used to calculate
the debt service and operation, maintenance and replacement charges for
the treatment of wastewater:
(a) Debt service charges.
(b) Operation, Maintenance and replacement charges.
(c) Surcharges. All users shall pay a surcharge on wastewater
exceeding normal concentrations.
(d) Sprinkler and landscape credits will not be allowed.
PRIOR ACTION/REVIEW
The current sewer rates were approved by the Sister Bay Village Board on December 17, 2024,
effective January 1, 2025.
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RECOMMENDED ACTION(S)
Village staff recommends that the Sewer and Water Utility Committee have a general
discussion on the sewer rate review process.
ATTACHMENT(S)
1. Sister Bay Sewer and Water Rate Schedule
2. Sister Bay Unsewered Wastewater Rates
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STAFF REPORT
Date: July 14, 2026
To: Sewer and Water Utility Committee
Re: Water Rate Study Request for Proposals
Author(s): Megan Barnes, Utilities Director
Action(s) Requested: ☐ Ordinance ☐ Resolution ☒ Motion ☒ Receive/File
POLICY ISSUE(S)
“Should the Sewer and Water Utilities Committee recommend to the Village Board for approval
the Water Rate Study Request for Proposals (RFP)”
BACKGROUND INFORMATION
The Village last applied to the Public Service Commission of Wisconsin (PSC) in 2017 for the
authority to increase water rates, with the rates being approved by the Public Service
Commission of Wisconsin on January 22, 2018, and effective January 23, 2018.
It is proposed to release the RFP on December 1, 2026, with a due date for submitted proposals
on January 4, 2027. A conventional water rate study takes roughly 200 days to compile, with
hopes that the study would be submitted to the PSC by June 2027.
RECOMMENDED ACTION(S)
Village staff recommends that the Water Rate Study RFP be recommended to the Village Board
for approval.
If the Village Board were in favor of this policy action, the following motion may be made:
“I move to recommend the Water Rate Study Request for Proposals to the Village Board for
approval. ”
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POLICY ALTERNATIVE(S)
The Village Board could take the following actions:
• Approve with modifications.
“I move to recommend the Water Rate Study Request for Proposals to the Village Board for
approval with the modification of [List Modification Sought].”
• Deny
“I move to reject the Water Rate Study Request for Proposals and take no further action at
this time.”
• Table
“I move to postpone action on the Water Rate Study Request for Proposals and direct staff to
return to the SWUC with additional information regarding [List Information Sought] at a
future meeting.”
ATTACHMENT(S)
1. Water Rate Study Request for Proposals
REQUEST FOR PROPOSALS
WATER RATE STUDY SERVICES
SISTER BAY, WIS.
DATE ISSUED
December 1, 2026
PROPOSAL DUE DATE AND TIME
January 4, 2027, 4:00 PM CST
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REQUEST FOR PROPOSALS
WATER RATE STUDY SERVICES
SUBMISSION DEADLINE: January 4, 2027, 4:00 PM CST, submitted to the Village of Sister
Bay Administrative Office located at 2383 Maple Dr., PO Box 769, Sister Bay WI, 54234 or
electronically (PDF) to administrator@sisterbaywi.gov. It shall be the responsibility of the
proposer to ensure their submission was received.
All questions concerning this solicitation should be directed to Benjamin Andrews, Village
Administrator, at administrator@sisterbaywi.gov. All questions will be answered to the
best of staff’s ability, and posted to the Village website to ensure all proposers have access
to the same information. Visit www.sisterbaywi.gov and scroll to the bottom of the home
page.
PROJECT DESCRIPTION: The Village of Sister Bay is (“Village”) is soliciting proposals from
qualified and licensed consultants to provide water rate study services in 2027. Sister Bay
is a community of roughly 1,148 people, situated on the northwestern shore of the Door
Peninsula in Door County, Wisconsin. The Village lies adjacent to the Bay of Green Bay
and the Town of Liberty Grove and is located approximately 30 miles north of the City of
Sturgeon Bay and 75 miles northeast of the City of Green Bay. The Sister Bay Water Utility
has approximately 1,526 customers. The Utility serves customers located in the Village of
Sister Bay, as well as customers in the Liberty Grove Utility District No. 1, including 214
commercial users and no industrial users. Charges for service are user fees (or rates) for
the services provided to each customer. The Village bills water rates quarterly to
customers for services rendered, which includes a service charge based on the size of the
installed water meter and a volumetric rate based on water usage. The Village last applied
to the Public Service Commission of Wisconsin in 2017 for the authority to increase water
rates, with the rates being approved by the Public Service Commission on January 22,
2018, and effective January 23, 2018.
SCOPE OF WORK:
Financial and Operational Review : The consultant shall review relevant financial and
operational information, including:
• Historical water enterprise fund revenues and expenditures
• Current water rate structure
• Billing and consumption data
• Existing capital improvement plans
• Existing debt obligations
• Current reserve policies.
The consultant shall prepare forecasts of revenues, operating expenses, and capital
expenditures.
Revenue Requirement Analysis : The consultant shall determine the revenue
requirements necessary to:
• Maintain adequate operating reserves.
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• Sustain ongoing operations and maintenance.
• Support capital improvement investments.
• Maintain financial stability within the water enterprise fund.
Water Usage and Billing Analysis : The consultant shall analyze water consumption and
billing characteristics, including:
• Customer usage patterns.
• Billing and consumption trends.
• Peak demand characteristics.
• Comparison to similar municipal systems where appropriate.
Rate Structure Evaluation: The consultant shall evaluate the Village's existing water rate
structure and determine whether adjustments are necessary . This evaluation shall
include:
• Review of base service charges.
• Review of volumetric usage charges.
• Evaluation of equity among customer classes.
• Comparison with regional municipal water utilities.
Rate Scenario Development : The consultant shall develop alternative rate structures
designed to fund operating and capital needs over a five -year planning horizon. The
analysis shall include:
• A level rate scenario over the study period
• A phased or escalating rate scenario
• Each scenario shall clearly identify impacts on customer bills and long -term fund
sustainability.
Long-Term Financial Modeling: The consultant shall develop a long-term financial model
projecting revenues, expenditures, debt obligations, and capital needs for a period of at
least ten (10) years. This model should allow the Village to evaluate the long -term
financial sustainability of the water enterprise fund.
Capital Planning Coordination : The consultant shall coordinate with Village staff to
evaluate anticipated capital improvements and their impact on rate requirements. The
consultants shall provide recommendations regarding:
• Appropriate funding strategies for capital improvements
• Cash-funded versus debt-financed capital investments
• Appropriate reserve levels for the water enterprise fund.
Meetings and Presentations: The consultant shall:
• Meet with Village staff as necessary during the study process
• Present findings and recommendations to the Village Board and/or Sewer and Water
Utility Committee and/or Finance Committee
• Provide final written report summarizing findings, methodology, and
recommendations.
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OVERVIEW/SOLICITATION: The Village is seeking proposals from qualified and licensed
consultants to prepare our 2026 water rate study, effective October 1, 2026. Quality and
accuracy are paramount and are critical to establishing the rates. Acknowledging
publication and notification deadlines, time is of the essence.
I. Instruction to Proposers
• All respondents (proposers) must submit contact information including: Business
name, contact person, corporate ownership, address, phone number, email address,
and website.
• All costs associated with submission of this Request for Proposals are the sole
responsibility of the respondent.
• All submissions are considered public record s, and as such, may be searched or
requested by members of the public.
• The Village of Sister Bay offers no guarantee of financial success to the respondent(s),
and respondents should use their own business acumen to determine if they are
endeavoring in a financially viable enterprise.
• This is a Request for Proposals, not an invitation to bid. Responses will be evaluated
on the basis of the relative merits of the proposal.
II. Submission Materials
The following should be incorporated into each submission:
Format: Electronic submissions preferred (PDF).
General Information . Business name, contact person, corporate ownership, address,
phone number, email address of contact person, website, and insurance information.
Please include a narrative introducing the company, its history of operation, relevant staff,
total number employed, and capacity to service the Village.
Project Proposal. At a minimum, provide information on approach, services, ideas, costs,
timeline.
Prior Experience . A narrative explaining prior experience with rate studies, as well as
examples.
References. A minimum of three municipal or utility references are required.
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III. Evaluation and Selection
Evaluation Process
The Village has established a proposal evaluation instrument which measures objective
criteria on a weighted basis on a scale of 0 -5 for each rating category. The Sewer and
Water Utility Committee’s average score will be evaluated against the average scores from
other submissions to determine whom to award a contract.
Selection Criteria
The following are the criteria used as rating categories:
1. Qualifications
2. Knowledge of State and Federal applicable laws
3. Experience
4. Level of Understanding of the Need Identified
5. References
6. Cost
If at any point in the review process, any proposal is found to be substantially non -
responsive, it will be dropped from further consideration.
The Village, at its sole discretion, may require presentations by respondents that clearly
address the award. Other submissions, certifications, or affirmations may be required, as
appropriate.
IV. Award
Upon final selection, all respondents will be notified by the Village via email.
The Village reserves the right to accept or reject any or all responses, to award on the basis
of merit or cost alone, and to act in its best interests and the interests of the public.
The Village reserves the right to make an award or to reject any or all proposals based on what
it considers to be its best interests. A contract will be required to effectuate service.
V. Administrative Contact
Name: Benjamin Andrews
Title: Village Administrator
E-Mail: administrator@sisterbaywi.gov
Mailing Address: 2383 Maple Dr., PO Box 769, Sister Bay, WI 54234
Village of Sister Bay
Sewer and Water Utilities Committee Operations Report
Sewer and Water Utilities Committee Meeting
July 14, 2026
Capacity Report
See the attached report for February, March, April and May 2026.
Review of Financial Statements
See the attached financial reports.
Well Permit Status Report
2026 well permit status; see enclosed information.
WPDES Permit Renewal
The current Wisconsin Pollutant Discharge Elimination System Permit (WPDES) for the wastewater treatment facility will expire on
December 31, 2026. Barnes has finalized and submitted the 2026 Village of Sister Bay wastewater treatment facilities WPDES
application and all necessary documentation to the Department of Natural Resources (DNR). The WPDES application was
completed and submitted on July 2, 2026. A copy of the WPDES Renewal is included in the packet for review.
It is important to note that the reissued permit may impose further limitations on the discharge of pollutants and may include a
schedule of compliance for construction or other steps that are necessary to meet any such limitations.
Chemical Standard Operating Procedure
As part of the Wisconsin Pollutant Discharge Elimination System Permit (WPDES) reissuance for the wastewater treatment facility,
the Department of Natural Resources (DNR) highly recommended that the Village develop and submit to the DNR a Standard
Operating Procedure (SOP) for the Chemical Phosphorus Removal System. The SOP provides guidance for operators regarding the
operation of the chemical feed system to reduce potential overdosing of phosphorus treatment chemicals. Submitting an
acceptable SOP will hopefully reduce the potential for more frequent whole effluent toxicity (WET) monitoring being added to the
reissued permit. The Village of Sister Bay’s Chemical Phosphorus Removal System SOP was submitted to the DNR on July 2, 2026.
Notice was received on July 6, 2026, that the Department of Natural Resources (DNR) has completed the review of the Standard
Operating Procedure (SOP) for the Chemical Phosphorus Removal System for the Sister Bay Wastewater Treatment Facility. The
DNR approved the SOP. Sister Bay must operate in conformance with this SOP effective immediately. If Sister Bay wishes to
operate differently than specified in the approved SOP or make significant changes to the SOP, a written request must be
submitted to the department for approval to amend the SOP.
2025 CMAR
The 2025 Compliance Maintenance Annual Report (CMAR) for the Sister Bay Wastewater Treatment Facility has been submitted
and reviewed by the Department of Natural Resources (DNR). A copy of the DNR Response to Resolution or Owner’s Statement is
included in the packet for review.
DATCP Lab Audit
Barnes has scheduled the Wisconsin Department of Agriculture, Trade and Consumer Protection (DATCP) biennial water laboratory
evaluation for July 20, 2026. The audit is required for the laboratory’s license to utilize the Colilert bacteriological analysis method.
2026 Drinking Water System Routine Monitoring
Sister Bay Waterworks has sent in the samples required for analysis to satisfy the Department of Natural Resources (DNR) Drinking
Water System Routine Monitoring Requirements. Sister Bay Waterworks has sent in samples for the Inorganics, Radioactivity, and
Volatile Organics requirement. The Disinfection Byproducts (TTHM, HAA5) samples will be sent in on July 21, 2026, along with a
portion of the ten required Lead and Copper samples.
Pretreatment Fine Screen and PLC Issues
On May 26, 2026, Operators noticed that the pretreatment fine screen was no longer operating. Operators could run the fine
screen in hand, but the equipment would not work through the Programmable Logic Controller (PLC) automated programming.
That same day, while Operators were trying to diagnose the fine screen issue, the pretreatment PLC dropped all communication.
Barnes and IPS technicians worked on reviving the PLC, but all efforts were unsuccessful. Without the PLC, all equipment in
pretreatment could only be operated manually. Barnes expedited the purchase of a new PLC through Werner and had the
pretreatment PLC replaced and reprogrammed on May 27, 2026. After the PLC was replaced, the fine screen was still not
operational. Barnes and the IPS technicians found a work around that worked for about two weeks while trying to diagnose the
issue. The fix ultimately failed and Action Electric was called to help us find the electrical issue. With the help of Action Electric and
the IPS technicians, Operators isolated an electrical short that was occurring in a conduit line where the fine screen electrical runs.
Action Electric repaired the issue, and the fine screen and pretreatment PLC have had no further issues.
Sludge Hauling Update
NEW Water is temporarily shut down for sludge hauling due to one of their digestors being temporarily shut down for
maintenance. The NEW Water incinerator will also be temporarily shut down this fall for its routine maintenance. NEW Water
communicated that we are not completely cut off during the outages which will run from 06/22/2026-09/30/2026. However, they
did request that we limit sludge brought to them during this time period. Barnes coordinated extra hauling in order to prepare for
the outage. We are sitting in a very good position to continue holding all sludge hauling until the NEW Water outage is over.
Septage Chopper Pump Plug
On June 9, 2026, Operators noticed that the two septage chopper pumps were not pumping at a usual rate. We utilize the chopper
pumps to lift the hauled waste from the receiving tank over to our pretreatment channel. Operators attempted to clear the check
valves and pull the pumps to remove the plugs lodged inside them. Haulers were told that the hauled waste receiving station was
shut down and Operators tried for two days to loosen the plug in at least one of the pumps. We were successful in getting the plug
out of chopper 2, the plug was entirely comprised of “flushable” wipes. However, the plug in the pump was only half of the issue.
Once we got the pump reinstalled, we determined that the discharge pipe was also completely plugged. Great Lakes TV and Seal
were able to respond with their vacuum truck to assist. The Great Lakes TV and Seal crew were able to jet the discharge lines from
the bottom of the tank and completely remove the “flushable” wipe plugs that was also located in the discharge lines.
PFAs General WPDES Permit
The WI Department of Natural Resources has determined that Sister Bay Wastewater Treatment Facility is eligible for coverage and
is hereby authorized under the “PFAS Monitoring for Sewage Sludge (Biosolids) Generators” Wisconsin Pollutant Discharge
Elimination System (WPDES) General Permit No. WI-0012345-01. This general permit has been developed as a supplemental
permit to our WPDES individual permit. The general permit coverage begins on July 1, 2026. The permit requires us to submit
monitoring results to the DNR on a periodic basis. A copy of the PFAS Monitoring for Sewage Sludge (Biosolids) Generators WPDES
General Permit is included in the packet for review.
Megan Barnes, Utilities Director
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OPERATION REPORT DOCUMENTS
Date: July 14, 2026
To: Sewer and Water Utility Committee
Re: Monthly Operation Report Documents
Author(s): Megan Barnes, Utilities Director
Operation report documents referenced in the operational report for review following:
For:
WWTP LGSD #1 Liberty Grove
Influent Hauled Sewered Total Sister
Bay Flow Sewered Hauled
Hydraulic Flow (mgd) 3.896 0.033 3.228 3.261 0.343 0.292
Water Sales Ratios 0.9040 0.0960
WWTP LGSD #1 Liberty Grove
Influent Hauled Sewered
Total Sister
Bay Flow Sewered Hauled
SEWERED BOD lbs/day 8779 7936 843
HAULED BOD lbs/day 770 79 691
Total BOD lbs 9549 8015 843 691
WWTP LGSD #1 Liberty Grove
Influent Hauled Sewered
Total Sister
Bay Flow Sewered Hauled
SEWERED TSS lbs/day 6642 6004 638
HAULED TSS lbs/day 588 59 529
Total TSS lbs 7230 6064 638 529
Sister Bay LGSD #1 Liberty Grove
Purchased Flow Capacity in mgd 0.62 0.059 0.266
Monthly Daily Average 0.116 0.012 0.010
Percent of used Capacity 18.78% 20.75% 3.92%
Purchased BOD Capacity in lbs/day 905 105 1359
Monthly Daily Average 286 30 25
Percent of used Capacity 32% 28.67% 1.82%
Purchased TSS Capacity in lbs/day 1076 101 999
Monthly Daily Average 217 23 19
Percent of used Capacity 20.13% 22.55% 1.89%
Sister Bay
Sister Bay
Sister Bay
Treament Plant Capacities Calculations
February-2026
For:
WWTP LGSD #1 Liberty Grove
Influent Hauled Sewered Total Sister
Bay Flow Sewered Hauled
Hydraulic Flow (mgd) 3.621 0.020 3.027 3.047 0.321 0.252
Water Sales Ratios 0.9040 0.0960
WWTP LGSD #1 Liberty Grove
Influent Hauled Sewered
Total Sister
Bay Flow Sewered Hauled
SEWERED BOD lbs/day 8973 8112 861
HAULED BOD lbs/day 1025 76 950
Total BOD lbs 9999 8187 861 950
WWTP LGSD #1 Liberty Grove
Influent Hauled Sewered
Total Sister
Bay Flow Sewered Hauled
SEWERED TSS lbs/day 6314 5708 606
HAULED TSS lbs/day 597 44 553
Total TSS lbs 6910 5752 606 553
Sister Bay LGSD #1 Liberty Grove
Purchased Flow Capacity in mgd 0.62 0.059 0.266
Monthly Daily Average 0.098 0.010 0.008
Percent of used Capacity 15.85% 17.57% 3.06%
Purchased BOD Capacity in lbs/day 905 105 1359
Monthly Daily Average 264 28 31
Percent of used Capacity 29% 26.46% 2.25%
Purchased TSS Capacity in lbs/day 1076 101 999
Monthly Daily Average 186 20 18
Percent of used Capacity 17.24% 19.36% 1.78%
Sister Bay
Sister Bay
Sister Bay
Village of Sister Bay Utilities
P.O. Box 91, Sister Bay, WI 54234
Phones: Voice 920-854-2246 Fax 920-854-7602 Cell 920-421-0254
Sister Bay, Liberty Grove Utility District, and Town of Liberty Grove
Treament Plant Capacities Calculations
March-2026
For:
WWTP LGSD #1 Liberty Grove
Influent Hauled Sewered Total Sister
Bay Flow Sewered Hauled
Hydraulic Flow (mgd) 12.445 0.025 11.089 11.114 0.975 0.356
Water Sales Ratios 0.9192 0.0808
WWTP LGSD #1 Liberty Grove
Influent Hauled Sewered
Total Sister
Bay Flow Sewered Hauled
SEWERED BOD lbs/day 18425 16936 1489
HAULED BOD lbs/day 1694 93 1601
Total BOD lbs 20119 17029 1489 1601
WWTP LGSD #1 Liberty Grove
Influent Hauled Sewered
Total Sister
Bay Flow Sewered Hauled
SEWERED TSS lbs/day 18224 16752 1473
HAULED TSS lbs/day 1959 126 1833
Total TSS lbs 20184 16878 1473 1833
Sister Bay LGSD #1 Liberty Grove
Purchased Flow Capacity in mgd 0.62 0.059 0.266
Monthly Daily Average 0.370 0.032 0.012
Percent of used Capacity 59.75% 55.07% 4.46%
Purchased BOD Capacity in lbs/day 905 105 1359
Monthly Daily Average 568 50 53
Percent of used Capacity 63% 47.26% 3.93%
Purchased TSS Capacity in lbs/day 1076 101 999
Monthly Daily Average 563 49 61
Percent of used Capacity 52.29% 48.60% 6.12%
Sister Bay
Sister Bay
Sister Bay
Village of Sister Bay Utilities
P.O. Box 91, Sister Bay, WI 54234
Phones: Voice 920-854-2246 Fax 920-854-7602 Cell 920-421-0254
Sister Bay, Liberty Grove Utility District, and Town of Liberty Grove
Treament Plant Capacities Calculations
April-2026
For:
WWTP LGSD #1 Liberty Grove
Influent Hauled Sewered Total Sister
Bay Flow Sewered Hauled
Hydraulic Flow (mgd) 5.988 0.044 4.950 4.994 0.435 0.559
Water Sales Ratios 0.9192 0.0808
WWTP LGSD #1 Liberty Grove
Influent Hauled Sewered
Total Sister
Bay Flow Sewered Hauled
SEWERED BOD lbs/day 22608 20781 1827
HAULED BOD lbs/day 3273 237 3036
Total BOD lbs 25881 21018 1827 3036
WWTP LGSD #1 Liberty Grove
Influent Hauled Sewered
Total Sister
Bay Flow Sewered Hauled
SEWERED TSS lbs/day 28058 25791 2267
HAULED TSS lbs/day 9248 672 8576
Total TSS lbs 37306 26463 2267 8576
Sister Bay LGSD #1 Liberty Grove
Purchased Flow Capacity in mgd 0.62 0.059 0.266
Monthly Daily Average 0.161 0.014 0.018
Percent of used Capacity 25.98% 23.79% 6.78%
Purchased BOD Capacity in lbs/day 905 105 1359
Monthly Daily Average 678 59 98
Percent of used Capacity 75% 56.12% 7.21%
Purchased TSS Capacity in lbs/day 1076 101 999
Monthly Daily Average 854 73 277
Percent of used Capacity 79.34% 72.41% 27.69%
Sister Bay
Sister Bay
Sister Bay
Village of Sister Bay Utilities
P.O. Box 91, Sister Bay, WI 54234
Phones: Voice 920-854-2246 Fax 920-854-7602 Cell 920-421-0254
Sister Bay, Liberty Grove Utility District, and Town of Liberty Grove
Treament Plant Capacities Calculations
May-2026
VILLAGE OF SISTER BAY
REVENUES WITH COMPARISON TO BUDGET
FOR THE 6 MONTHS ENDING JUNE 30, 2026
WATER
PERIOD BUDGET % OF
ACTUAL YTD ACTUAL AMOUNT VARIANCE BUDGET
FOR ADMINISTRATION USE ONLY 50 % OF THE FISCAL YEAR HAS ELAPSED 07/06/2026 02:13PM PAGE: 1
SOURCE 46
610-46110-000-000 ASSESSMENT LETTER FEES 30.00 780.00 3,000.00 ( 2,220.00) 26.00
610-46451-100-000 METERED WATER SALES - VILLAGE 5,2 72.23 8,023.07 18,500.00 ( 10,476.93) 43.37
610-46451-200-000 METERED WATER SALES-COMMERCIAL 27,941.28 46,879.59 122,000.00 ( 75,120.41) 38.43
610-46451-400-000 METERED WATER SALES-RESIDENT 'L 49,722.48 92,764.56 210,000.00 ( 117,235.44) 44.17
610-46451-500-000 METERED WATER SALES-MULTIFAM 6, 441.40 12,154.82 28,250.00 ( 16,095.18) 43.03
610-46451-900-000 SERVICE TO OTHER WATER SYSTEMS .00 .00 50.00 ( 50.00) .00
610-46452-000-000 WATER SYSTEM MAINTENANCE .00 .00 2,500.00 ( 2,500.00) .00
610-46452-100-000 WATER SYSTEM/HYDRANT MAINT - V .00 .00 50.00 ( 50.00) .00
610-46454-000-000 CONNECTION FEES - WATER 166.26 332.52 2,500.00 ( 2,167.48) 13.30
610-46455-000-000 PUBLIC FIRE PROTECTION 13,463.16 27,010.84 54,000.00 ( 26,989.16) 50.02
610-46455-100-000 PUBLIC FIRE PROT - VILLAGE 742.40 1,481.00 2,954.00 ( 1,473.00) 50.14
610-46455-900-000 PUBLIC FIRE PROT.-HYDRANT RENT 13,093.75 26,187.50 52,375.00 ( 26,187.50) 50.00
610-46456-000-000 PRIVATE FIRE PR OTECT/SPRINKLRS 3,582.60 7,206.11 14, 600.00 ( 7,393.89) 49.36
610-46456-100-000 UNMETERED WATER SALES-VILLAGE .00 .00 50.00 ( 50.00) .00
610-46456-200-000 UNMETERED WATER SALES-COMM/PUB .00 2,411.24 1,500.00 911.24 160.75
610-46457-000-000 HYDRANT USE -COMMERCIAL/PUBLIC .00 2,040.00 950.00 1,090.00 214.74
610-46457-100-000 HYDRANT USE - VILLAGE .00 .00 100.00 ( 100.00) .00
610-46470-000-000 LATE PAYMENT PENALTIES 131.86 347.25 600.00 ( 252.75) 57.88
610-46472-000-000 RENT FROM WATER DEPT PROPERTY .00 .00 4,800.00 ( 4,800.00) .00
TOTAL SOURCE 46 120,587.42 227,618.50 518,779.00 ( 291,160.50) 43.88
SOURCE 47
610-47341-810-000 ADMIN CHARGES - LGUD (W) .00 2,759.28 9,500.00 ( 6,740.72) 29.05
610-47341-820-000 WATER SYSTEM MAINT - LGUD .00 .00 2,000.00 ( 2,000.00) .00
610-47341-830-000 SALE OF WATER - LGUD .00 2,335.44 19,750.00 ( 17,414.56) 11.83
610-47341-850-000 UNMETERED WATER SALES - LGUD .00 .00 250.00 ( 250.00) .00
610-47341-860-000 PUBLIC FIRE PROTECTION -LGUD .00 1,391.00 5,564.00 ( 4,173.00) 25.00
610-47341-870-000 WATER TESTING FEES 180.00 690.00 2,000.00 ( 1,310.00) 34.50
TOTAL SOURCE 47 180.00 7,175.72 39,064.00 ( 31,888.28) 18.37
SOURCE 48
610-48110-000-000 INTEREST/DIVIDENDS - WATER . 00 39,518.94 60,000.00 ( 20,481.06) 65.86
610-48300-000-000 SALE OF PROPERTY - WATER .00 .00 3,200.00 ( 3,200.00) .00
610-48420-710-000 IMPACT FEE-DOWNTOWN WATER MAIN 585.48 1,549.80 8,200.00 ( 6,650.20) 18.90
610-48425-000-000 SURCHARGE: W SYSTEM SERVICE .00 .00 225.00 ( 225.00) .00
610-48428-000-000 RECONNECT FEES & MISC. - WATER 60. 00 1,635.00 2,000.00 ( 365.00) 81.75
610-48429-000-000 WELL PERMITS 50.00 50.00 800.00 ( 750.00) 6.25
610-48490-000-000 OTHER WATER SYSTEM REVENUE .00 1,065.13 5,575.00 ( 4,509.87) 19.11
610-48491-000-000 REFUNDS/REBATES - W 17.00 17.00 .00 17.00 .00
610-48495-000-000 MISC NON-OPERATING REVENUE .00 135.00 1,000.00 ( 865.00) 13.50
TOTAL SOURCE 48 712.48 43,970.87 81,000.00 ( 37,029.13) 54.29
VILLAGE OF SISTER BAY
REVENUES WITH COMPARISON TO BUDGET
FOR THE 6 MONTHS ENDING JUNE 30, 2026
WATER
PERIOD BUDGET % OF
ACTUAL YTD ACTUAL AMOUNT VARIANCE BUDGET
FOR ADMINISTRATION USE ONLY 50 % OF THE FISCAL YEAR HAS ELAPSED 07/06/2026 02:13PM PAGE: 2
SOURCE 49
610-49300-000-000 CAPITAL CONTRIBUTIONS - WATER .00 .00 400,000.00 ( 400,000.00) .00
610-49495-000-000 MISC CHARGES FOR SERVICES .00 56.90 .00 56.90 .00
TOTAL SOURCE 49 .00 56.90 400,000.00 ( 399,943.10) .01
TOTAL WATER REVENUE 121,479.90 278,821.99 1,038,843.00 ( 760,021.01) 26.84
VILLAGE OF SISTER BAY
EXPENDITURES WITH COMPARISON TO BUDGET
FOR THE 6 MONTHS ENDING JUNE 30, 2026
WATER
PERIOD BUDGET % OF
ACTUAL YTD ACTUAL AMOUNT BUDGET
FOR ADMINISTRATION USE ONLY 50 % OF THE FISCAL YEAR HAS ELAPSED 07/06/2026 02:13PM PAGE: 3
610-61500-111-000 WAGES - VILLAGE WATER .00 .00 96,836.90 96,836.90 .00
610-61500-111-620 WAGES - PUMPING 530.73 5,374.37 .00 ( 5,374.37) .00
610-61500-111-626 WAGES - GROUNDS MAINT .00 .00 791.00 791.00 .00
610-61500-111-640 WAGES - DISTRIBUTION SYSTEM 165.65 958.22 .00 ( 958.22) .00
610-61500-111-650 WAGES - RESERVOIRS/STANDPIPES .00 132.52 .00 ( 132.52) .00
610-61500-111-651 WAGES - MAINS .00 401.59 .00 ( 401.59) .00
610-61500-111-652 WAGES - SERVICES .00 1,021.02 .00 ( 1,021.02) .00
610-61500-111-653 WAGES - METERS 861.38 7,247.19 .00 ( 7,247.19) .00
610-61500-111-654 WAGES - HYDRANTS 1,752.50 1,752.50 .00 ( 1,752.50) .00
610-61500-111-655 WAGES - MISC OTHER .00 99.39 .00 ( 99.39) .00
610-61500-111-901 WAGES - METER READING 182.22 381.00 .00 ( 381.00) .00
610-61500-111-906 WAGES - CUSTOMER SERVICE .00 107.67 .00 ( 107.67) .00
610-61500-111-920 WAGES - ADMIN, WATER 3,237.49 21,442.65 17,588.00 ( 3,854.65) 121.92
610-61500-111-930 WAGES - TRAINING, WATER .00 1,656.42 .00 ( 1,656.42) .00
610-61500-112-000 OVERTIME .00 .00 4,749.12 4,749.12 .00
610-61500-112-620 OVERTIME - PUMPING 123.52 305.68 .00 ( 305.68) .00
610-61500-112-652 OVERTIME - SERVICES .00 99.39 .00 ( 99.39) .00
610-61500-112-653 OVERTIME - METERS .00 149.09 .00 ( 149.09) .00
610-61500-112-930 OVERTIME - ON CALL WATER 262.50 1,775.00 3,421.88 1,646.88 51.87
610-61500-113-620 COMP TIME USED .00 263.18 .00 ( 263.18) .00
610-61500-114-930 PAID LEAVE 974.22 4,401.58 13,500.00 9,098.42 32.60
610-61500-121-902 WAGES - CLERK - WATER 1,524.90 8,605.37 21,435.23 12,829.86 40.15
610-61500-122-902 OVERTIME - CLER K - WATER .00 235.96 618.32 382.36 38.16
610-61500-131-926 RETIREMENT 738.21 4,112.05 9,845.00 5,732.95 41.77
610-61500-132-408 SOCIAL SECURITY 729.68 4,062.07 10,562.00 6,499.93 38.46
610-61500-133-926 INSURANCE, MEDICAL 3,176.61 17,566.31 42,952.00 25,385.69 40.90
610-61500-134-926 INSURANCE, DENTAL 200.70 1,107.46 2,679.00 1,571.54 41.34
610-61500-135-926 INSURANCE, GROUP LIFE 19.83 110.58 224.00 113.42 49.37
610-61500-136-926 INSURANCE, DISABILITY 43.07 240.47 527.00 286.53 45.63
610-61500-137-925 HSA BENEFITS 586.15 3,207.90 8,694.00 5,486.10 36.90
610-61500-138-925 EAP BENEFIT S 20.68 124.08 250.00 125.92 49.63
610-61500-140-925 VISION BENEFITS 22.93 125.76 297.00 171.24 42.34
610-61500-141-903 UNIFORMS & CLOTHING .00 .00 900.00 900.00 .00
610-61500-142-930 RECRUITMENT/TESTING/PHYSICALS .00 .00 750.00 750.00 .00
610-61500-143-930 RECOGNITION .00 .00 1,065.00 1,065.00 .00
610-61500-144-630 MILEAGE - TREATMENT .00 .00 300.00 300.00 .00
610-61500-144-921 MILEAGE - OFFICE EXP .00 35.73 275.00 239.27 12.99
610-61500-144-930 MILEAGE - ADMIN MISC .00 316.35 300.00 ( 16.35) 105.45
610-61500-145-930 EXPENSE ALLOWANCE/MEALS .00 .00 500.00 500.00 .00
PERSONNEL 15,152.97 87,418.55 239,060.45 151,641.90 36.57
VILLAGE OF SISTER BAY
EXPENDITURES WITH COMPARISON TO BUDGET
FOR THE 6 MONTHS ENDING JUNE 30, 2026
WATER
PERIOD BUDGET % OF
ACTUAL YTD ACTUAL AMOUNT BUDGET
FOR ADMINISTRATION USE ONLY 50 % OF THE FISCAL YEAR HAS ELAPSED 07/06/2026 02:13PM PAGE: 4
610-61500-200-602 OTHER SERVICES-PUMPING .00 .00 500.00 500.00 .00
610-61500-200-630 TESTING .00 .00 2,000.00 2,000.00 .00
610-61500-200-923 MISC. OTHER SERVI CES 444.79 2,223.95 6,000.00 3,776.05 37.07
610-61500-201-622 ELECTRIC POWER 1, 942.18 12,299.62 25,000.00 12,700.38 49.20
610-61500-202-622 FUEL FOR PUMPING .00 .00 1,000.00 1,000.00 .00
610-61500-203-921 TELEPHONES 161.98 738.97 1,300.00 561.03 56.84
610-61500-204-921 CELLPHONES 107.19 642.09 1,800.00 1,157.91 35.67
610-61500-205-921 INTERNET 40.80 222.58 1,870.00 1,647.42 11.90
610-61500-206-921 TELEMETRY .00 .00 5,000.00 5,000.00 .00
610-61500-209-923 LEGAL SERVICES - WATER .00 .00 500.00 500.00 .00
610-61500-210-923 AUDIT & CONSULTING .00 2,182.80 13,000.00 10,817.20 16.79
610-61500-212-923 ENGINEERING .00 508.50 10,000.00 9,491.50 5.09
610-61500-213-923 OUTSIDE SERVICES EM PLOYED 12.64 492.21 1,000.00 507.79 49.22
CONTRACTUAL SERVICES 2,709. 58 19,310.72 68,970.00 49,659.28 28.00
VILLAGE OF SISTER BAY
EXPENDITURES WITH COMPARISON TO BUDGET
FOR THE 6 MONTHS ENDING JUNE 30, 2026
WATER
PERIOD BUDGET % OF
ACTUAL YTD ACTUAL AMOUNT BUDGET
FOR ADMINISTRATION USE ONLY 50 % OF THE FISCAL YEAR HAS ELAPSED 07/06/2026 02:13PM PAGE: 5
610-61500-301-602 EQUIP GAS/OIL - SOURCE OF SUP. .00 16.25 25.00 8.75 65.00
610-61500-301-623 EQUIP GAS/OIL - PUMPING .00 .00 200.00 200.00 .00
610-61500-301-641 EQUIP GAS/OIL - T&D .00 .00 200.00 200.00 .00
610-61500-301-933 VEHICLE GAS/OIL/ FLUIDS .00 723.87 2,200.00 1,476.13 32.90
610-61500-310-921 COMPUTER HARDWARE/SOFTWARE 68.00 768.77 9,000.00 8,231.23 8.54
610-61500-310-923 ACCOUNTING/SOFTWARE SUPPORT 1,942.66 4,368.13 5,500.00 1,131.87 79.42
610-61500-312-921 INFORMATION TECHNOLOGY .00 616.42 3,600.00 2,983.58 17.12
610-61500-321-921 OFFICE SUPPLIES & EXP. 10.16 106.00 1,200.00 1,094.00 8.83
610-61500-322-921 POSTAGE & SHIPPING 291.61 639.95 1,200.00 560.05 53.33
610-61500-324-921 PRINTING & COPYING 134.67 714.70 1,800.00 1,085.30 39.71
610-61500-325-921 LEGAL NOTICES & ADS .00 428.45 500.00 71.55 85.69
610-61500-326-921 OFFICE EQUIPMENT - OFFICE EXP 6.91 15.24 75.00 59.76 20.32
610-61500-331-930 MEMBERSHIP DUES 168.50 1,362.60 1,200.00 ( 162.60) 113.55
610-61500-332-000 TRAINING .00 69.70 .00 ( 69.70) .00
610-61500-332-602 TRAINING - SOURCE OF SUPPLY .00 366.35 500.00 133.65 73.27
610-61500-332-630 TRAINING - TREATMENT .00 .00 800.00 800.00 .00
610-61500-332-640 TRAINING - T&D OP .00 406.76 .00 ( 406.76) .00
610-61500-332-921 TRAINING - OFFICE EXP .00 .00 500.00 500.00 .00
610-61500-332-930 TRAINING - ADMIN MISC .00 125.00 1,000.00 875.00 12.50
610-61500-351-623 MED/SAFETY - PUMPING .00 .00 250.00 250.00 .00
610-61500-351-632 MED/SAFETY - TREATMENT .00 34.66 500.00 465.34 6.93
610-61500-351-930 MED/SAFETY - MISC GENERAL .00 .00 500.00 500.00 .00
610-61500-352-641 TOOLS/MINOR EQUIP - T&D .00 200.49 2,500.00 2,299.51 8.02
610-61500-352-653 TOOLS/MINOR EQUIP - METERS .00 49.96 250.00 200.04 19.98
610-61500-352-903 TOOLS/MINOR EQUIP - ADMIN MISC .00 .00 250.00 250.00 .00
610-61500-352-930 TOOLS/MINOR EQUIP - MI SC GEN .00 154.83 2,200.00 2,045.17 7.04
610-61500-353-641 MISC. OTHER SUP. - T&D .00 .00 200.00 200.00 .00
610-61500-353-650 MISC. OTHER SUP. - RESERVOIRS .00 .00 200.00 200.00 .00
610-61500-353-652 MISC. OTHER SUP. - SERVICES 27.96 27.96 1,000.00 972.04 2.80
610-61500-353-653 MISC. OTHER SUP. - METERS .00 97.00 500.00 403.00 19.40
610-61500-353-654 MISC. OTHER SUP. - HYDRANTS .00 .00 500.00 500.00 .00
610-61500-353-655 MISC. OTHER SUP. - OTHER PLANT .00 .00 500.00 500.00 .00
610-61500-353-921 MISC. OTHER SUPPLIES - ADMIN .00 .00 500.00 500.00 .00
610-61500-354-921 MAPS .00 .00 150.00 150.00 .00
610-61500-358-623 MISC OP. SUPPLIES - WELLS .00 5.58 200.00 194.42 2.79
610-61500-358-625 MISC OP. SUPPLIES - WELL MAINT .00 .00 175.00 175.00 .00
610-61500-358-641 MISC SYS OP SUP - T&D .00 .00 250.00 250.00 .00
610-61500-361-650 DISTRIBUTION MAINT - STORAGE .00 .00 5,000.00 5,000.00 .00
610-61500-361-651 DISTRIBUTION MAINT - MAINS .00 .00 3,000.00 3,000.00 .00
610-61500-361-652 DISTRIBUTION MAINT - SERVICES 5,587. 10 5,587.10 1,000.00 ( 4,587.10) 558.71
610-61500-361-653 DISTRIBUTION MAINT - METERS .00 13.77 1,500.00 1,486.23 .92
610-61500-361-654 HYDRANT MAINTENANCE .00 .00 2,500.00 2,500.00 .00
610-61500-361-655 DISTRIBUTION MAINT - OTHER .00 .00 500.00 500.00 .00
610-61500-362-600 LAWN MAINTENANCE - WELLS .00 .00 100.00 100.00 .00
610-61500-363-933 VEHICLE MAINTENANCE .00 .00 750.00 750.00 .00
610-61500-366-000 WATER PLANT (WELLS & STORAGE) .00 27,471.00 65,000.00 37,529.00 42.26
610-61500-366-623 WATER PLANT - PUMPING OP. .00 16.99 5,000.00 4,983.01 .34
610-61500-366-625 WATER PLANT - PUMPING MAINT . 00 10,773.46 3,200.00 ( 7,573.46) 336.67
610-61500-366-635 WATER PLANT - TREATMENT MAINT .00 .00 1,000.00 1,000.00 .00
610-61500-366-935 WATER PLANT - FACILITY MAINT .00 .00 750.00 750.00 .00
610-61500-369-602 EQUIP MAINT - SOURCE OF SUPPLY .00 .00 250.00 250.00 .00
610-61500-369-625 EQUIP MAINT - PUMPING .00 .00 250.00 250.00 .00
VILLAGE OF SISTER BAY
EXPENDITURES WITH COMPARISON TO BUDGET
FOR THE 6 MONTHS ENDING JUNE 30, 2026
WATER
PERIOD BUDGET % OF
ACTUAL YTD ACTUAL AMOUNT BUDGET
FOR ADMINISTRATION USE ONLY 50 % OF THE FISCAL YEAR HAS ELAPSED 07/06/2026 02:13PM PAGE: 6
SUPPLIES AND EXPENSE 8,237.57 55,160.99 129,925.00 74,764.01 42.46
610-61500-401-921 CUSTODIAL SUPPLIES .00 12.23 250.00 237.77 4.89
610-61500-402-631 CHEMICALS 939.96 1,943.34 3,500.00 1,556.66 55.52
610-61500-403-630 WATER TESTING SUPPLIES ( 36.00) 1, 872.84 3,500.00 1,627.16 53.51
610-61500-403-653 METER PARTS & SUPPLIES .00 30.00 500.00 470.00 6.00
610-61500-408-652 DISTRIBUTION PARTS - W SYSTEM .00 .00 1,000.00 1,000.00 .00
610-61500-408-654 HYDRANT PARTS & SUPPLIES 197.49 197.49 2,000.00 1,802.51 9.87
BUILDING MATERIALS 1,101.45 4 ,055.90 10,750.00 6,694.10 37.73
610-61500-510-924 PROPERTY INSURANCE .00 4,269.09 4,104.00 ( 165.09) 104.02
610-61500-510-925 LIABILITY INSU RANCE 394.20 810.00 2,500. 00 1,690.00 32.40
610-61500-511-925 VEHICLE & EQUIPMENT INSURANCE 166.00 402.00 1,000.00 598.00 40.20
610-61500-512-925 INSURANCE, WORK COMP 523.16 1,042.16 3,678.00 2,635.84 28.33
610-61500-550-921 BANK FEES & FINANCE CHARGES .00 811.76 1,500.00 688.24 54.12
610-61500-551-408 TAXES - WATER .00 .00 ( 12,000.00) ( 12,000.00) .00
610-61500-551-928 MISC OTHER EXP - REGULATORY .00 .00 750.00 750.00 .00
FIXED CHARGES 1,083.36 7,335.01 1,532.00 ( 5,803.01) 478.79
610-61500-899-403 DEPRECIATION EXP -WATER SYSTEM 31,666.67 95,000.00 190,000.00 95,000.00 50.00
CAPITAL OUTLAY 31,666.67 95,000.00 190,000.00 95,000.00 50.00
610-61500-900-408 PAYMENT IN LIEU OF TAXES 9,166.67 27,500.00 55,000.00 27,500.00 50.00
COST REALLOCATION 9,166.67 27,500.00 55,000.00 27,500.00 50.00
TOTAL DEPARTMENT 500 69,118.27 295,781.17 695,237.45 399,456.28 42.54
DEPARTMENT 000
610-64000-111-000 WAGES - LGSD WATER 513.52 577.56 7,746.95 7,169.39 7.46
610-64000-112-000 OVERTIME - LGSD WATER 124.24 124.24 379.93 255.69 32.70
PERSONNEL 637.76 701.80 8,126.88 7,425.08 8.64
610-64000-200-930 LGUD OTHER REIMB 473.83 610.15 750.00 139.85 81.35
610-64000-201-622 LGUD ELECTRIC - REIMB. 352.92 612.20 .00 ( 612.20) .00
CONTRACTUAL SERVICES 826.75 1,222.35 750.00 ( 472.35) 162.98
VILLAGE OF SISTER BAY
EXPENDITURES WITH COMPARISON TO BUDGET
FOR THE 6 MONTHS ENDING JUNE 30, 2026
WATER
PERIOD BUDGET % OF
ACTUAL YTD ACTUAL AMOUNT BUDGET
FOR ADMINISTRATION USE ONLY 50 % OF THE FISCAL YEAR HAS ELAPSED 07/06/2026 02:13PM PAGE: 7
610-64000-324-921 PRINTING & COPYING LGUD .00 .00 125.00 125.00 .00
SUPPLIES AND EXPENSE .00 .00 125.00 125.00 .00
1,464.51 1,924.15 9,001.88 7,077.73 21.37
TOTAL FUND EXPENDITURES 70,582.78 297,705.32 704,239.33 406,534.01 42.27
NET REVENUES OVER EXPENDITURES 50,897.12 ( 18,883.33) 334,603.67 ( 1,166,555.02) ( 5.64)
VILLAGE OF SISTER BAY
REVENUES WITH COMPARISON TO BUDGET
FOR THE 6 MONTHS ENDING JUNE 30, 2026
WASTEWATER
PERIOD BUDGET % OF
ACTUAL YTD ACTUAL AMOUNT VARIANCE BUDGET
FOR ADMINISTRATION USE ONLY 50 % OF THE FISCAL YEAR HAS ELAPSED 07/06/2026 02:47PM PAGE: 1
SOURCE 46
620-46411-100-000 SEWER SERVICE - VILLAGE (WW) 4,982.21 9,740.82 28,868.45 ( 19,127.63) 33.74
620-46411-200-000 SEWER SERVICE - COMMERCIAL 73 ,142.39 133,122.42 323,001.65 ( 189,879.23) 41.21
620-46411-400-000 SEWER SERVICE - RESIDENTIAL 158,6 03.48 309,754.21 713,369.15 ( 403,614.94) 43.42
620-46411-500-000 SEWER SERVICE - MULTI FAMILY 22 ,505.34 43,864.11 101,764.65 ( 57,900.54) 43.10
620-46415-100-000 SEPTIC & HOLDING - SISTER BAY .00 3,431.08 11,233.75 ( 7,802.67) 30.54
620-46415-800-000 SEPTIC & HOLDING-LIBERTY GROV E .00 47,752.37 222,840.10 ( 175,087.73) 21.43
620-46415-900-000 SEPTIC & HOLDING - OTHER AREAS .0 0 343.69 5,000.00 ( 4,656.31) 6.87
620-46416-100-000 UNMETERED WASTEWATER - VILLAGE .00 .00 150.00 ( 150.00) .00
620-46416-200-000 UNMETERED WASTEWATER - COMMERC .00 .00 150.00 ( 150.00) .00
620-46470-000-000 LATE PAYMENT FEES 332.33 1,558.14 4,775.00 ( 3,216.86) 32.63
620-46472-000-000 RENT FROM WW DEPT PROPERTY .00 .00 1,420.00 ( 1,420.00) .00
TOTAL SOURCE 46 259,565.75 549,566.84 1, 412,572.75 ( 863,005.91) 38.91
SOURCE 47
620-47341-810-000 ADMIN CHARGES - LGUD (WW) .00 2,354.28 8,500.00 ( 6,145.72) 27.70
620-47341-820-000 FIXED SEWER METER CHARGES-LGUD .00 39,243.89 134,746.65 ( 95,502.76) 29.12
620-47341-840-000 MEASURED SEWER SERVICE - LGUD .00 2,564.25 20,000.00 ( 17,435.75) 12.82
620-47341-850-000 UNMETERED WASTEWATER - LGUD .00 .00 150.00 ( 150.00) .00
TOTAL SOURCE 47 .00 44,162.42 163,396.65 ( 119,234.23) 27.03
SOURCE 48
620-48110-000-000 INTEREST/DIVIDENDS - WW .00 43,767.42 75,000.00 ( 31,232.58) 58.36
620-48300-000-000 SALE OF WW PROPERTY .00 .00 5,900.00 ( 5,900.00) .00
620-48491-000-000 REFUNDS/REBATES - WW 29.50 29.50 .00 29.50 .00
620-48495-000-000 MISC OTHER REVENUE .00 .00 500.00 ( 500.00) .00
TOTAL SOURCE 48 29.50 43,796.92 81,400.00 ( 37,603.08) 53.80
TOTAL WASTEWATER REVENUE 259,595.25 637,5 26.18 1,657,369.40 ( 1,019,843.22) 38.47
VILLAGE OF SISTER BAY
EXPENDITURES WITH COMPARISON TO BUDGET
FOR THE 6 MONTHS ENDING JUNE 30, 2026
TREATMENT
PERIOD BUDGET % OF
ACTUAL YTD ACTUAL AMOUNT BUDGET
FOR ADMINISTRATION USE ONLY 50 % OF THE FISCAL YEAR HAS ELAPSED 07/06/2026 02:47PM PAGE: 2
620-62500-111-060 WAGES - MAIN LIFT STATION 378.27 1,365.06 .00 ( 1,365.06) .00
620-62500-111-062 WAGES - JOINT WWTP 7,592.99 57,082.39 168,040.50 110,958.11 33.97
620-62500-111-626 WAGES - WWTP GROUNDS MAINT 128.02 332.34 1,245.00 912.66 26.69
620-62500-112-060 OVERTIME - MAIN LIFT STATION .00 61.34 .00 ( 61.34) .00
620-62500-112-062 OVERTIME - JOINT WWTP 697.59 3,072.01 8,241.12 5,169.11 37.28
620-62500-113-000 COMP TIME USED .00 456.86 3,421.88 2,965.02 13.35
620-62500-114-000 PAID LEAVE - JOINT WWTP 1,691. 20 7,635.94 .00 ( 7,635.94) .00
620-62500-121-902 WAGES, CLERK - WW 2,645.76 14,931.83 37,196.43 22,264.60 40.14
620-62500-121-920 WAGES, ADMIN - WW 5,437.01 36,023.97 30,000.00 ( 6,023.97) 120.08
620-62500-122-902 OVERTIME - CLERK - WWTP .00 408.30 1,072.97 664.67 38.05
620-62500-131-000 RETIREMENT 1,337. 10 8,738.61 16,537.00 7,798.39 52.84
620-62500-132-000 SOCIAL SECURITY 1,320.74 8,665.29 17,713.00 9,047.71 48.92
620-62500-133-000 INSURANCE, MEDICAL 5,967.06 37,312.69 72,441.00 35,128.31 51.51
620-62500-134-000 INSURANCE, DENTAL 385.40 2,408.32 4,506.00 2,097.68 53.45
620-62500-135-000 INSURANCE, GROUP LIFE 33.20 207.79 362.00 154.21 57.40
620-62500-136-000 INSURANCE, DISABILITY 78.11 488.27 884.00 395.73 55.23
620-62500-137-000 HSA BENEFITS 972.66 6,230.30 14,655.00 8,424.70 42.51
620-62500-138-000 EAP BENEFIT S 41.35 248.10 500.00 251.90 49.62
620-62500-140-000 VISION BENEFITS 45.49 284.16 502.00 217.84 56.61
620-62500-141-000 UNIFORMS & CLOTHING .00 .00 1,950.00 1,950.00 .00
620-62500-142-000 RECRUITMENT/TESTING/PHYSICALS .00 .00 1,000.00 1,000.00 .00
620-62500-143-000 RECOGNITION .00 16.97 2,200.00 2,183.03 .77
620-62500-144-000 MILEAGE .00 156.22 1,000.00 843.78 15.62
620-62500-145-000 EXPENSE ALLOWANCE/MEALS .00 .00 375.00 375.00 .00
PERSONNEL 28,751.95 186,126.76 383,842.90 197,716.14 48.49
620-62500-200-000 TESTING 158.75 762.00 2,500.00 1,738.00 30.48
620-62500-201-000 ELECTRIC/GAS 5,795.77 35,244.24 70,000.00 34,755.76 50.35
620-62500-202-000 FUEL/WATER/SEWER .00 7,067.46 12,000.00 4,932.54 58.90
620-62500-203-000 TELEPHONES 16 2.00 738.96 3,000.00 2,261.04 24.63
620-62500-204-000 CELLPHONES 186.01 1,114.23 3,500.00 2,385.77 31.84
620-62500-205-000 INTERNET 70.80 386.24 3,565.00 3,178.76 10.83
620-62500-208-000 RUBBISH DISPOSAL 2,246.63 4,132.41 5,000.00 867.59 82.65
620-62500-209-000 LEGAL SERVICES .00 6,187.50 2,500.00 ( 3,687.50) 247.50
620-62500-210-000 AUDIT & CONSULTING .00 3,787.80 13,000.00 9,212.20 29.14
620-62500-212-000 ENGINEERING .00 .00 50,000.00 50,000.00 .00
620-62500-213-000 LAUNDRY SERVICE 96.57 578.14 1,250.00 671.86 46.25
620-62500-214-000 SLUDGE HAULING & PROCESSI NG 6,838.24 31,900.08 90, 000.00 58,099.92 35.44
CONTRACTUAL SERVICES 15,554.77 91,899.06 256,315.00 164,415.94 35.85
VILLAGE OF SISTER BAY
EXPENDITURES WITH COMPARISON TO BUDGET
FOR THE 6 MONTHS ENDING JUNE 30, 2026
TREATMENT
PERIOD BUDGET % OF
ACTUAL YTD ACTUAL AMOUNT BUDGET
FOR ADMINISTRATION USE ONLY 50 % OF THE FISCAL YEAR HAS ELAPSED 07/06/2026 02:47PM PAGE: 3
620-62500-301-000 VEHICLE GAS/OIL/ FLUIDS .00 1,305.61 5,500.00 4,194.39 23.74
620-62500-303-000 EQUIPMENT RENTAL .00 .00 1,000.00 1,000.00 .00
620-62500-310-000 COMPUTER HARDWARE/SOFTWARE 9,472.09 12,941.11 9,000.00 ( 3,941.11) 143.79
620-62500-312-000 INFORMATION TECHNOLOGY .00 1,069.70 2,500.00 1,430.30 42.79
620-62500-321-000 OFFICE SUPPLIES & EXP. 17.64 161.61 1,500.00 1,338.39 10.77
620-62500-322-000 POSTAGE & SHIPPING 519.02 1,123.50 2,500.00 1,376.50 44.94
620-62500-324-000 PRINTING & COPYING 233.68 679.69 2,500.00 1,820.31 27.19
620-62500-325-000 LEGAL NOTICES & ADS .00 .00 150.00 150.00 .00
620-62500-326-000 OFFICE EQUIPMENT 12.88 26.77 150.00 123.23 17.85
620-62500-331-000 DUES & PUBLICATIONS .00 1,859.05 2,000.00 140.95 92.95
620-62500-332-000 TRAINING - WASTEWATER .00 212.30 2,500.00 2,287.70 8.49
620-62500-351-000 MEDICAL/SAFETY SU PPLIES .00 60.14 1, 500.00 1,439.86 4.01
620-62500-352-000 TOOLS/MINOR EQUIPM ENT 198.29 556.00 3,000.00 2,444.00 18.53
620-62500-353-000 MISC. OTHER SUPPLIES 14.76 202.55 500.00 297.45 40.51
620-62500-358-000 MISC. PLANT OPERATING SUPPLIES 125.00 750.00 1,000.00 250.00 75.00
620-62500-362-000 WWTP GROUNDS MAINTENANCE .00 296.06 500.00 203.94 59.21
620-62500-363-000 VEHICLE MAINTENANCE .00 .00 2,500.00 2,500.00 .00
620-62500-365-000 WWTP- LAB EQUIPMENT MAINT. .00 150.00 3,500.00 3,350.00 4.29
620-62500-366-000 WWTP- BLDG & STRUCTU RES MAINT. .00 511.68 7,500.00 6,988.32 6.82
620-62500-367-000 MAIN LIFT STATION/FORCE MAIN .00 15,487.66 25,000.00 9,512.34 61.95
620-62500-368-000 WWTP- FIXED EQUIPMENT MAINT. 267. 92 50,365.42 35,000.00 ( 15,365.42) 143.90
620-62500-369-000 EQUIPMENT MAINTENANCE .00 .00 1,500.00 1,500.00 .00
SUPPLIES AND EXPENSE 10,861.28 87,758.85 110,800.00 23,041.15 79.20
620-62500-401-000 CUSTODIAL SUPPLIES .00 78.20 500.00 421.80 15.64
620-62500-402-000 CHEMICALS .00 16,850.85 52,000.00 35,149.15 32.41
620-62500-403-000 LAB SUPPLIES - WWTP 73.09 1,940.31 10,000.00 8,059.69 19.40
620-62500-408-000 MAIN LIFT DEGREASER .00 .00 3,500.00 3,500.00 .00
BUILDING MATERIALS 73.09 18,869.36 66,000.00 47,130.64 28.59
620-62500-510-000 PROPERTY/LIABILITY INS. 902.75 16,576.63 20,000.00 3,423.37 82.88
620-62500-511-000 VEHICLE & EQUIPMENT IN SURANCE 685.00 1,275.00 2,808.00 1,533.00 45.41
620-62500-512-000 INSURANCE, WORK COMP 1,196.84 2,458.84 7,684.00 5,225.16 32.00
620-62500-550-000 BANK FEES & FINANCE CHARGES .00 1,408.64 3,700.00 2,291.36 38.07
FIXED CHARGES 2,784.59 21,719.11 34,192.00 12,472.89 63.52
620-62500-602-000 INTEREST ON LONG-TERM DEBT-WW .00 26,555.24 52,474.50 25,919.26 50.61
DEBT SERVICE .00 26,555.24 52,474.50 25,919.26 50.61
620-62500-899-000 DEPRECIATION EXP - WWTP 86, 666.67 260,000.00 520,000.00 260,000.00 50.00
CAPITAL OUTLAY 86,666.67 260,000.00 520,000.00 260,000.00 50.00
VILLAGE OF SISTER BAY
EXPENDITURES WITH COMPARISON TO BUDGET
FOR THE 6 MONTHS ENDING JUNE 30, 2026
TREATMENT
PERIOD BUDGET % OF
ACTUAL YTD ACTUAL AMOUNT BUDGET
FOR ADMINISTRATION USE ONLY 50 % OF THE FISCAL YEAR HAS ELAPSED 07/06/2026 02:47PM PAGE: 4
TOTAL DEPARTMENT 500 144,692.35 692,928.38 1,423,624.40 730,696.02 48.67
DEPARTMENT 000
620-64000-200-000 LGUD OTHER SERVICES REIMB .00 27.14 500.00 472.86 5.43
CONTRACTUAL SERVICES .00 27.14 500.00 472.86 5.43
620-64000-324-000 PRINTING & COPYING LGUD .00 .00 150.00 150.00 .00
SUPPLIES AND EXPENSE .00 .00 150.00 150.00 .00
.00 27.14 650.00 622.86 4.18
TOTAL FUND EXPENDITURES 144,692.35 692,955.52 1,424,274.40 731,318.88 48.65
NET REVENUES OVER EXPENDITURES 114,902.90 ( 55,429.34) 2 33,095.00 ( 1,751,162.10) ( 23.78)
VILLAGE OF SISTER BAY
REVENUES WITH COMPARISON TO BUDGET
FOR THE 6 MONTHS ENDING JUNE 30, 2026
COLLECTION
PERIOD BUDGET % OF
ACTUAL YTD ACTUAL AMOUNT VARIANCE BUDGET
FOR ADMINISTRATION USE ONLY 50 % OF THE FISCAL YEAR HAS ELAPSED 07/06/2026 02:48PM PAGE: 1
SOURCE 46
630-46110-000-000 ASSESSMENT LETTER FEES 30.00 780.00 3,200.00 ( 2,420.00) 24.38
630-46411-100-000 SEWER SERVICE - VILLAGE (C) 1,955. 69 3,847.81 6,685.00 ( 2,837.19) 57.56
630-46411-200-000 SEWER SERVICE - COMMERCIAL 26,397.48 50,556.08 80,745.00 ( 30,188.92) 62.61
630-46411-400-000 SEWER SERVICE - RESIDENTIAL 57,538. 84 113,612.05 161,538.00 ( 47,925.95) 70.33
630-46411-500-000 SEWER SERVICE - MULTI FAMILY 8,399. 59 16,764.30 24,331.00 ( 7,566.70) 68.90
630-46411-900-000 SERVICE: OTHER COLLECT SYSTEM S .00 .00 250.00 ( 250.00) .00
630-46414-000-000 LATERAL INSPECTION - SEWER 166.26 332.52 2,500.00 ( 2,167.48) 13.30
630-46470-000-000 LATE PAYMENT FEES 119.67 312.41 500.00 ( 187.59) 62.48
TOTAL SOURCE 46 94,607.53 186,205.17 279,749.00 ( 93,543.83) 66.56
SOURCE 47
630-47341-000-000 COLLECTION SYSTEM MAINT - LG UD .00 .00 1,750.00 ( 1,750.00) .00
TOTAL SOURCE 47 .00 .00 1,750.00 ( 1,750.00) .00
SOURCE 48
630-48110-000-000 INTEREST/DIVIDENDS-COLLECTION . 00 13,236.39 25,000.00 ( 11,763.61) 52.95
630-48300-000-000 SALE OF PROPERTY - COLLECTION .00 .00 900.00 ( 900.00) .00
630-48420-710-000 IMPACT FEE-DOWNTOWN SEWER MAIN 87 8.22 2,324.70 12,000.00 ( 9,675.30) 19.37
630-48420-740-000 SEWER CONNECTION FEES/REU 332.52 665.04 5,200.00 ( 4,534.96) 12.79
630-48425-000-000 SURCHARGE: COLL SYSTEM SERVICE .00 .00 500.00 ( 500.00) .00
630-48491-000-000 REFUNDS/REBATES - C 3.50 3.50 .00 3.50 .00
TOTAL SOURCE 48 1,214.24 16,229.63 43,600.00 ( 27,370.37) 37.22
SOURCE 49
630-49300-000-000 CAPITAL CONTRIBUTIONS - SEWER .00 .00 250,000.00 ( 250,000.00) .00
TOTAL SOURCE 49 .00 .00 250,000.00 ( 250,000.00) .00
TOTAL COLLECTION REVENUE 95,821.77 202,434.80 575,099.00 ( 372,664.20) 35.20
VILLAGE OF SISTER BAY
EXPENDITURES WITH COMPARISON TO BUDGET
FOR THE 6 MONTHS ENDING JUNE 30, 2026
COLLECTION
PERIOD BUDGET % OF
ACTUAL YTD ACTUAL AMOUNT BUDGET
FOR ADMINISTRATION USE ONLY 50 % OF THE FISCAL YEAR HAS ELAPSED 07/06/2026 02:49PM PAGE: 2
630-63500-111-000 WAGES - SB COLLECTION 465.08 2,641.18 19,937.01 17,295.83 13.25
630-63500-111-626 WAGES - COLLECTION GROUNDS .00 .00 477.00 477.00 .00
630-63500-112-000 OVERTIME - SB COLLECTION 49.70 236.43 977.76 741.33 24.18
630-63500-113-000 COMP TIME USED .00 54.01 .00 ( 54.01) .00
630-63500-114-000 PAID LEAVE - COLLECTION 200.35 903.31 .00 ( 903.31) .00
630-63500-121-000 WAGES, CLERK - COLLECTION .00 84.87 .00 ( 84.87) .00
630-63500-121-902 WAGES, CLERK - COLLE CTION 315.22 1,688.31 4,413.14 2,724.83 38.26
630-63500-121-920 WAGES, ADMIN - COLLECTION 1,444.14 9,758.46 8,588.00 ( 1,170.46) 113.63
630-63500-122-902 WAGES, OT CLERK - COLLECTION .00 49.11 127.30 78.19 38.58
630-63500-131-000 RETIREMENT 180.56 1,127.51 2,618.00 1,490.49 43.07
630-63500-132-000 SOCIAL SECURITY 181.74 1,138.91 2,840.00 1,701.09 40.10
630-63500-133-000 INSURANCE, MEDICA L 574.90 3,371.61 11,1 12.00 7,740.39 30.34
630-63500-134-000 INSURANCE, DENTAL 36.11 211.78 706.00 494.22 30.00
630-63500-135-000 INSURANCE, GROUP LIFE 4.01 23.16 75.00 51.84 30.88
630-63500-136-000 INSURANCE, DI SABILITY 10.67 63.15 142.00 78.85 44.47
630-63500-137-000 HSA BENEFITS 122.01 747.54 2,258.00 1,510.46 33.11
630-63500-138-000 EAP BENEFITS 6.89 41.34 85.00 43.66 48.64
630-63500-140-000 VISION BENEFITS 4.02 23.47 80.00 56.53 29.34
630-63500-141-000 UNIFORMS & CLOTHING .00 .00 250.00 250.00 .00
630-63500-142-000 RECRUITMENT/TESTING/PHYSICALS .00 .00 250.00 250.00 .00
630-63500-143-000 RECOGNITION .00 .00 300.00 300.00 .00
630-63500-144-000 MILEAGE .00 55.18 50.00 ( 5.18) 110.36
630-63500-145-000 EXPENSE ALLOWANCE/MEALS .00 .00 75.00 75.00 .00
PERSONNEL 3,595.40 22,219.33 55,361.21 33,141.88 40.14
630-63500-200-000 MISC. OTHER SERVICES .00 .00 250.00 250.00 .00
630-63500-201-000 ELECTRIC POWER 535.97 3,943.97 7,000.00 3,056.03 56.34
630-63500-202-000 FUEL/WATER/SEWER .00 210.85 1,000.00 789.15 21.09
630-63500-204-000 CELLPHONES 22.07 132.20 600.00 467.80 22.03
630-63500-205-000 INTERNET 8.40 45.82 570.00 524.18 8.04
630-63500-206-000 TELEMETRY .00 .00 21,000.00 21,000.00 .00
630-63500-209-000 LEGAL SERVICES .00 .00 250.00 250.00 .00
630-63500-210-000 AUDIT & CONSULTING .00 449.40 4,500.00 4,050.60 9.99
630-63500-212-000 ENGINEERING .00 508.50 5,000.00 4,491.50 10.17
630-63500-213-000 LAUNDRY 2.60 14.36 25.00 10.64 57.44
CONTRACTUAL SERVICES 569.04 5, 305.10 40,195.00 34,889.90 13.20
VILLAGE OF SISTER BAY
EXPENDITURES WITH COMPARISON TO BUDGET
FOR THE 6 MONTHS ENDING JUNE 30, 2026
COLLECTION
PERIOD BUDGET % OF
ACTUAL YTD ACTUAL AMOUNT BUDGET
FOR ADMINISTRATION USE ONLY 50 % OF THE FISCAL YEAR HAS ELAPSED 07/06/2026 02:49PM PAGE: 3
630-63500-301-000 VEHICLE GAS/OIL/ FLUIDS .00 167.17 1,200.00 1,032.83 13.93
630-63500-310-000 COMPUTER HARDWARE/SOFTWARE 413.95 1,380.19 7,275.00 5,894.81 18.97
630-63500-312-000 INFORMATION TECHNOLOGY .00 126.90 8,000.00 7,873.10 1.59
630-63500-321-000 OFFICE SUPPLIES & EXP. 2.10 22.93 500.00 477.07 4.59
630-63500-322-000 POSTAGE & SHIPPING 60.03 131.75 650.00 518.25 20.27
630-63500-324-000 PRINTING & COPYING 27.71 80.63 450.00 369.37 17.92
630-63500-325-000 LEGAL NOTICES & ADS .00 .00 50.00 50.00 .00
630-63500-326-000 OFFICE EQUIPMENT 1.95 3.59 25.00 21.41 14.36
630-63500-331-000 MEMBERSHIP DUES .00 32.07 25.00 ( 7.07) 128.28
630-63500-332-000 TRAINING .00 139.35 250.00 110.65 55.74
630-63500-351-000 MEDICAL/SAFETY SUPPLIES .00 7.14 1,200.00 1,192.86 .60
630-63500-352-000 TOOLS/MINOR EQUIPMENT .00 10.94 500.00 489.06 2.19
630-63500-353-000 MISC. OTHER SUPPLIES .00 .00 2,000.00 2,000.00 .00
630-63500-354-000 MAPS .00 .00 100.00 100.00 .00
630-63500-356-000 PARTS & SUPPLIES .00 8.78 150.00 141.22 5.85
630-63500-358-000 MISC. SEWER OPERAT ING SUPPLIES .00 .00 5,000.00 5,000.00 .00
630-63500-362-000 LAWN MAINTENANCE .00 .00 100.00 100.00 .00
630-63500-363-000 VEHICLE MAINTENANCE .00 .00 500.00 500.00 .00
630-63500-367-000 LIFT STATION/FORCE MAIN MAINT. 11.17 7,786.30 30,000.00 22,213.70 25.95
630-63500-368-000 SEWER SYSTEM MAINTENANCE .00 .00 32,000.00 32,000.00 .00
630-63500-369-000 EQUIPMENT MAINTENANCE .00 .00 1,700.00 1,700.00 .00
SUPPLIES AND EXPENSE 516.91 9,897.74 91,675.00 81,777.26 10.80
630-63500-401-000 CUSTODIAL SUPPLIES .00 2.52 50.00 47.48 5.04
BUILDING MATERIALS .00 2.52 50.00 47.48 5.04
630-63500-510-000 PROPERTY/LIABILITY INS. 135.30 2,130.29 2,700.00 569.71 78.90
630-63500-511-000 VEHICLE & EQUIPMENT INSURANCE 107.00 230.00 400.00 170.00 57.50
630-63500-512-000 INSURANCE, WORK COMP 179.49 379.49 1,271.00 891.51 29.86
630-63500-550-000 BANK FEES & FINANCE CHARGES .00 197.12 1,500.00 1,302.88 13.14
FIXED CHARGES 421.79 2,936.90 5,871.00 2,934.10 50.02
630-63500-899-000 DEPRECIATION EXP - COLLEC TION 23,500.00 70,500.00 141,000.00 70,500.00 50.00
CAPITAL OUTLAY 23,500.00 70,500.00 141,000.00 70,500.00 50.00
630-63500-900-000 TAXES - SEWER .00 .00 13,250.00 13,250.00 .00
COST REALLOCATION .00 .00 13,250.00 13,250.00 .00
TOTAL DEPARTMENT 500 28,603.14 110,861.59 347,402.21 236,540.62 31.91
DEPARTMENT 000
VILLAGE OF SISTER BAY
EXPENDITURES WITH COMPARISON TO BUDGET
FOR THE 6 MONTHS ENDING JUNE 30, 2026
COLLECTION
PERIOD BUDGET % OF
ACTUAL YTD ACTUAL AMOUNT BUDGET
FOR ADMINISTRATION USE ONLY 50 % OF THE FISCAL YEAR HAS ELAPSED 07/06/2026 02:49PM PAGE: 4
630-64000-111-000 WAGES - LGSD COLLECTION 33.13 242.49 1,993.70 1,751.21 12.16
630-64000-112-000 OVERTIME - LGSD COLLECTION .00 .00 97.78 97.78 .00
PERSONNEL 33.13 242.49 2,091.48 1,848.99 11.59
33.13 242.49 2,091.48 1,848.99 11.59
TOTAL FUND EXPENDITURES 28,636.27 111,104.08 349,493.69 238,389.61 31.79
NET REVENUES OVER EXPENDITURES 67,185.50 91 ,330.72 225,605.31 ( 611,053.81) 40.48
MEMO
To: Sewer and Water Utilities Committee
From: Kara Kroll, Utilities Clerk
Subject: 2026 Well Testing & Permitting
Date: July 7, 2026
Wells inside the service area:
Written notifications were sent to well owners on May 1st and July 1st
Total wells due for testing inside the service area = 16
Wells currently in compliance 1
Wells in the sampling process 3
Wells with no response 12
Wells abandoned (waiting for documents) 0
Wells with proof of abandonment 0
Wells waiting to be abandoned 0
WPDES Permit Application
SISTER BAY WASTEWATER TREATMENT FACILITY Last Updated: Permit No:
07/02/2026 0022071-11-0
Form 3400-178, rev. 06/23
Wisconsin Pollutant Discharge Elimination System (WPDES)
Wastewater Discharge Individual Permit Application
Permittee Name: Village of Sister Bay
Facility Name: SISTER BAY WASTEWATER TREATMENT FACILITY
Address: P O Box 91 2124 Autumn Ct, Sister Bay, WI 54234
WPDES Permit Number: 0022071-11-0
Proposed Permit Expiration: 12/31/2031
FID: 415004810
Important - Please Read These Instructions
Completion of this application is required pursuant to ss. 283.37 and 283.53, Wis. Stats., and ch. NR 200, Wis. Adm.
Code. Failure to provide the requested information may result in fines, forfeitures or other penalties pursuant to ss.
283.89 and 283.91, Wis. Stats. Personally identifiable information is not likely to be used by the Department of
Natural Resources (DNR) for any purpose other than the reasons stated in the form or for the purpose the form is
being submitted.
You must use this form (or a department-approved modification to this form) to apply for an initial permit or a reissued permit for
a discharge that the DNR determines requires an individual permit under ss. NR 200.03(1)(a), (b) and (c), Wis. Adm. Code.
• Initial permit - If you are applying for an initial permit, s. NR 200.05(3), Wis. Adm. Code, requires that you file a complete
application with the DNR no later than 180 days prior to the date you intend to commence discharging.
• Reissued permit - If you have an existing permit and wish to continue to discharge after expiration of the permit, s. NR
200.06, Wis. Adm. Code, requires that you must file a complete application with the DNR no later than 180 days prior to the
current permit expiration date.
The application for a given permittee consists of a number of sections that may differ from another pemittee's application, based
on whether your facility is municipal or industrial and based on the discharge type (surface water, land treatment, land
application). You must answer every question in the sections that apply to your facility. If you try to submit the application with
required fields missing or inappropriate information, an error message will alert you. You may then go back and supply the
required information.
For certain outfalls (all surface water and industrial land treatment and land application), effluent monitoring for a list of
pollutants is required as part of the application. Please plan accordingly so results are available to submit with the application by
180 days before the deadline. The DNR may contact you for additional information that is either missing from the submitted
application, or was not specifically requested in this application. Some pollutants require multiple tests and you may be required
to provide attachments to your application, including documentation on additives used at your facility. Your application will not be
considered complete until the DNR receives the results of all required tests and all additional documentation as requested within
the application and by department staff.
To begin, check to see if the Permittee and the Facility name shown at the top of the title page are correct. If the facility name
and permittee name are not correct, please use the 'contact us' button in the menu bar at the left of the opening screen to report
the error. If changes occurred at your facility since the last time the DNR reissued your permit and the DNR was not informed,
this application may not contain all of the correct sections or outfalls. When you open the application for your facility, the correct
discharge type(s) should appear in the menu bar. Outfalls for your facility will be listed under permit sections named for the type
of discharged occurring at each outfall. To view individual outfalls, click on the permit section names. A bulleted list of outfalls
included in each section will appear as the section headings are clicked. If the proper sections or outfalls are not given, notify the
DNR of changes needed using the 'contact us' button prior to filling out the application. We will make the necessary changes and
notify you when the application has been re-tailored to your facility. Any information entered in the application prior to
re-tailoring will be lost when the application is released back to you with the correct sections and outfalls so it is important to
make sure the application includes the correct sections and information prior to filling out any sections.
If the information in your application is correct:
• Click on the various sections in the menu bar to the left, one at a time, and complete the information requested by checking
boxes, clicking buttons, or entering words and numbers as requested.
• If you are unsure on the information needed for specific questions, click on the Instructions button on the left menu bar. This
instruction document will open to the section you are working on. Useful tip: After you bring up the instructions, you may
print them. Set the print job to only print the pages you’d like printed, otherwise the complete 40-page instruction document
will print.
• At certain points in the process, you may be requested to save. Your work will automatically be saved upon exiting but we
recommend using the save button before you exit a section and frequently between questions to prevent data loss in the
event of a computer system crash or network drop. You may complete some parts of the application, log out of the system
and come back at another time to finish.
• When filling out special forms, the save button in the left menu bar will be disabled. Prior to closing out any special forms,
save the information entered using the save button provided at the bottom of the form.
• You may print a section or multiple sections at any time by using the print button in the left menu bar. This will allow you to
select what you want to print, open a PDF file and print pages using normal printing procedures you use for any other PDF
document. You may also save a copy of your application using this print button. To get back to the application program,
close the PDF application and select 'cancel' in the print window.
• When you believe a section is complete, click on the validate button in the left menu bar. If information is missing, a
message will tell you what needs to be completed still. Once all the required information for that section has been supplied, a
red check mark will appear in the left menu bar next to the section. You may change your answer to a question in a
validated section up until you submit your application. After you change an answer in a validated section, you must save and
re-validate.
• When all sections are complete, as indicated by red check marks next to the sections, the Authorized Representative will use
the submit button to send the application to the DNR. When the Authorized Representative clicks on the submit button, they
will see a box stating they believe the application is complete and accurate and warning them that they will no longer be able
to make changes. Clicking OK will bring up a Certification Statement page and send a 'finalize submission' email with a
certification code to the facility's Authorized Representative, whose email should be listed on the certification page.
• To receive the certification code, the Authorized Representative must make sure WTeReports@wisconsin.gov isn’t blocked by
their spam filter. If they do not receive the email to finalize submission, they should double check the email address listed in
the certification page and look for an email from WTeReports@wisconsin.gov in the junk mail folder for the listed email
address.
• To certify the application, the code received via the 'finalize submission' email will need to be entered in the box included on
the certification page.
• Once the permit is certified, an automated email will be sent to the facility's Authorized Representative and the facility owner
(when applicable). Instructions for submitting additional documents and attachments to the application will be included in
this automated email along with instructions for viewing, printing and saving the final, certified application.
WPDES Permit Application
SISTER BAY WASTEWATER TREATMENT FACILITY Last Updated: Permit No:
07/02/2026 0022071-11-0
General Information
1. Facility Name and Location
Permittee Name: Village of Sister Bay
Facility Site Name: SISTER BAY WASTEWATER TREATMENT FACILITY
Site Address: 2124 Autumn Ct., Sister Bay, Wisconsin
MCD: Village of SISTER BAY
County: Door
2. Other Environmental Permits or Approvals
Has the facility received or applied for coverage under any general WPDES permit or any other
environmental permits, such as for management of hazardous wastes, emission of air pollutants or
underground injection?
Yes
If yes, give the permit number(s) and briefly describe the discharge(s)
# Intake ID Name of source water
None reported
No
3. Tribal Lands
3.1 Is any portion of the facility located on Tribal lands (i.e. land owned by or held in trust for the
tribes and land within recognized reservation boundaries)? Note: Tribal lands in Wisconsin can be
identified on the 'Surface Water Data Viewer'.
Yes
No
3.2 Does the receiving water flow through Tribal Lands downstream from the outfall(s) from the facility?
Yes
No
3.3 Are any biosolids, liquid wastes, by-product solids, or sludges stored on, disposed of, or land applied
on Tribal lands?
Yes
No
3.4 If yes to any of the above, please identify those portions of the facility or wastewaters located on
Tribal lands.
4. Site Map
Submit a detailed site map showing the area extending to at least one (1) mile beyond property
boundaries with the application attachments. This map must show the outline of the facility, the
locations of incoming wastewater, including hauled waste receiving stations, the locations of all surface
water discharge points (e.g., to rivers, lakes, streams etc) and all land treatment sites (e.g., seepage
cells). For surface water discharges, estimate the approximate distance from the plant to the receiving
waters. For groundwater discharges, include all groundwater monitoring wells, nearby residences and all
potable wells within 1,000 feet of all land treatment sites. Number all discharge points and sampling
points on the map. Include the map scale and a meridian arrow showing north.
The site map is prepared and will be submitted with the application attachments.
5. Final Permit Delivery Method
Final permit documents will be emailed to the facility contacts listed in the General Information section
of this application. If you also want a hard copy mailed to the facility’s Authorized Representative, check
the box below.
Please mail a hard copy of the final permit documents to the facility’s Authorized Representative.
WPDES Permit Application
SISTER BAY WASTEWATER TREATMENT FACILITY Last Updated: Permit No:
07/02/2026 0022071-11-0
6. Contact Information
Check over the contact information below and fill in any missing information or make any needed
changes. It is not necessary to have a person's name as Owner. All other fields are required.
Contact Type Name/Address/Email Title/Phone
AUTHORIZED
REPRESENTATIVE
Benjamin Andrews Administrator
2383 Maple Dr Sister Bay WI 54234
administrator@sisterbaywi.gov (920) 854-4118 Alt:
DISCHARGE
MONITORING
CONTACT
Megan Barnes Utilities Director
2124 Autumn Ct Sister Bay WI 54234
megan.barnes@sisterbaywi.gov (920) 854-2246 Alt: (920) 421-0990
FACILITY
OPERATOR/PLANT
MANAGER
Megan Barnes Utilities Director
2124 Autumn Ct Sister Bay WI 54234
megan.barnes@sisterbaywi.gov (920) 854-2246 Alt: (920) 421-0990
WPDES Permit Application
SISTER BAY WASTEWATER TREATMENT FACILITY Last Updated: Permit No:
07/02/2026 0022071-11-0
Municipal Activity
1. Treatment Facility Information
1.1 Provide a brief description of the wastewater treatment facility.
The Village of Sister Bay's WWTP consists of the following liquids and solids treatment processes:
1. fine screen
2. grit removal
3. oxidation ditch (orbal, 3 ditches)
4. phosphorus removal (ferric chloride)
5. final clarifiers
6. ultraviolet disinfection
7. hauled-waste receiving and equalization
8. aerobic digestion/thickening/liquid biosolids handling
1.2 Blending - If the treatment facility is designed to operate with blending (the routing of untreated or
partially treated wastewater around a biological treatment unit), you may request approval for blending.
Please use the Blending Approval Checklist to help guide you in preparing a request for blending
approval. Submit all applicable documentation listed in the Blending Approval Checklist with the
application attachments.
Are you applying for blending approval?
Yes.
If yes, please use the 'Blending Approval Checklist' to help guide you in preparing a request for
blending approval. Submit all applicable documentation listed in the Blending Approval Checklist with
the application attachments.
No
2. Change in Operations
2.1 If this application is for reissuance of a current WPDES permit, since the most recent issuance, have
any changes in the operations of the facility or modifications of the facility's wastewater treatment
system affected either the quantity or quality of the discharges from the facility?
Yes. If yes, indicate changes and modifications that have been made and then continue to 2.2.
No. (continue to 2.2)
NA. This is a first-time application.
2.2 In the next five years, do you intend to expand or change the operations of the facility or modify the
wastewater treatment system to an extent that the quantity or quality of the discharge will be affected?
Yes. If yes, provide a brief summary of the planned changes.
WPDES Permit Application
SISTER BAY WASTEWATER TREATMENT FACILITY Last Updated: Permit No:
07/02/2026 0022071-11-0
Potential WWTP upgrade to implement one of the biosolids handling options outlined in the
completed Wastewater Treatment Facility Facility Assessment, Feasibility Study & Long-Term Facility
Planning Engineering Report compiled by McMahon Associates, Inc. The two options presented in the
report that would require Sister Bay to install new equipment are a regional biosolids facility (sludge
dryer) and reed beds. Other upgrades were also included in the report as consideration items for
updating the following: equalization tank aeration/mixing system, the orbal oxidation ditch aeration
system, secondary clarifier and effluent reuse pumping.
Equalization tank aeration:
Option 1- Add a second set of coarse bubble diffusers to mix the lower section of the tank.
Option 2- Compressed gas mixing system (preferred because it could be mounted to the floor of the
tank, we would not have to reach a certain tank level before being able to aerate).
Orbal oxidation ditch aeration:
Option 1-Surface aerators
Option 2-Fine bubble diffusers with submersible mixers
Secondary clarifiers:
Add second WAS pump to allow us to operate both clarifiers in the summer months and to provide
redundancy. Also add an aluminum dome cover to reduce algae growth and to prepare for potential
winter operation in the future as well.
No. (continue to 3)
3. Design Flow
Based on information available to the Department, the wastewater treatment facilities average flow
(may also be known as the "dry weather design flow") is shown below. This is the flow that the
Department uses for most of the effluent limit calculations. The Department will determine other needed
flow values from our records. Please indicate if you agree or disagree with the average design flow
given. If you disagree, please briefly explain your reason.
Average Design Flow .356 MGD (million gallons per day)
I agree that the given flow is correct.
I disagree for the following reason:
Based on the seasonality of the Village. Our two biggest months for flow is typically July and
August. In 2025, the average MGD for July and August was 0.311 MGD. Our max flow day for 2025
was 07/25/2025, with 0.4217 MG.
NOTE: Contact your DNR representative regarding development of an industrial pretreatment program
if your Average Design Flow exceeds 5 MGD or will do so in the next 5 years.
4. Influent Flow Monitoring and Sampling Devices
Influent Flow Monitoring Type & Age:
Parshall Flume (2012- 14 years old)
Influent Flow Monitoring Location: Pretreatment channel before Parshall Flume
Influent Sampling Type: 24-Hr Flow Prop
Influent Sampling Location: Pretreatment channel before Parshall Flume
5. Service Area Information
5.1 List all governmental jurisdictions or private developments served by the treatment works (cities,
villages, towns or sanitary districts), who own sewers in each of those entities and the approximate
population of each entity
WPDES Permit Application
SISTER BAY WASTEWATER TREATMENT FACILITY Last Updated: Permit No:
07/02/2026 0022071-11-0
Entity Name Who Owns Sewers Approx Pop
Liberty Grove Utility District No.1 Town of Liberty Grove 205 services
Village of Sister Bay Village of Sister Bay 1148
5.2 List sources of water supply serving the sewered service area (include any water supplies serving
industrial contributors not connected to the municipal supply where it is located). Indicate approximate
average flows and any chemical treatment (other than chlorine or fluoride) for each water supply.
Source Name Flow (avg in Chemical Treatment
Village of Sister Bay 0.220 Chlorine
6. Have there been any collection system overflow or treatment plant bypass events in the last 5 years?
Yes.
If yes, were the details of these incidences reported to the Department?
Yes. If yes, continue to the next question.
No.
If no, provide detailed descriptions of the problems, using the 'Overflow/Bypass Form'. Submit a
copy of the completed Overflow/Bypass form with the application attachments.
No. If no, continue to next question.
7. Contributors of Non-domestic Wastewater
7.1 Pretreatment Program -- Does the treatment works have, or is it subject to, an approved
pretreatment program (flow greater than 5 MGD)?
Yes
If yes, record the date of program approval:
Also, record the number of industrial users of the following types:
Categorical Industrial Users
Record the number of Categorical Industrial Users that contribute wastewater to the treatment
works:
Other significant Industrial Users
Record the number of other significant industrial users that contribute wastewater to the treatment
works:
No. If no, record the name(s) of industrial users of the types designated. If there are no users of a given
type, enter 'None':
Name any Categorical Industrial User(s) (see list of categorical industry types in instructions) that
contributes wastewater, other than sanitary wastewater, to the treatment facility (If none, enter none):
None
Name any Industrial user(s) that is not a categorical user but has been previously designated as a
Significant Industrial User or contributes; 1) an average of 25,000 gallons per day or more of
wastewater, excluding sanitary wastewater, noncontact cooling water and boiler blowdown or 2) a
process waste stream that makes up 5% or more of the average dry weather hydraulic or organic
capacity of the treatment facility (If none, enter none):
None
7.2 Potentially Toxic Discharges -- Name any industrial user(s) not included above that contributes
wastewater from food processing, dairy operations (including condensate of whey), can cooling, meat
packing or fish hatchery operation (If none, enter none):
None
7.3 Wastes From Other Activities - Name other entities that contribute wastewater from any of the
following activities (If none, enter none):
WPDES Permit Application
SISTER BAY WASTEWATER TREATMENT FACILITY Last Updated: Permit No:
07/02/2026 0022071-11-0
Groundwater Remediation or Other Remedial Cleanup None
Discharges from Hazardous Waste Generators None
Total Number of Non-domestic Contributors named above (enter 0 if none): 0
7.5 Detailed Contributor Information -- For each of the non-domestic contributors named in parts of
question 7, complete a Detailed Non-Domestic Contributor Sheet. (If you operate a pretreatment
program, you only need to provide this information for contributors named in parts 7.2 (Potentially Toxic
Discharges) and 7.3 (Wastes From Other Activities))
None reported
8. Hauled Wastes (check all wastes accepted and enter the average amount in gallons per day)
Sources Monthly Average Amount (gallons per day)
Domestic holding tank wastes 22,616
Septic tank waste 1,108
Grease trap/interceptor waste
Commercial Septage
Landfill leachate
Other
None of the above
9. Schematic Diagram of Treatment System
Submit a schematic diagram of your wastewater treatment system with application attachments. Show
all sample locations and treatment units and processes including any chemical addition or treatment.
Also show plant recycle lines and sludge draw off points.
The schematic diagram is prepared and will be submitted with the application attachments.
WPDES Permit Application
SISTER BAY WASTEWATER TREATMENT FACILITY Last Updated: Permit No:
07/02/2026 0022071-11-0
Surface Water
Outfall: 001 - Effluent
001-1. Receiving Water: LAKE MICHIGAN
001-2. Outfall Location
Describe the outfall location (for example, east bank of Wisconsin River one-quarter mile down stream of
Second Street bridge)
1,200 feet Northwest of the Village Marina A Dock. Outlet elevation is 555'
001-3. Seasonal or Intermittent Discharges
Select one of the following options and provide the information requested.
Discharge is year round.
Discharge is intermittent.
Describe the frequency, duration and flow rate of each discharge occurrence, except for storm water
runoff and spillage or leaks:
Discharge is seasonal (specify dates).
# Season start date Season end date
None reported
001-4. Effluent Flow Monitoring and Sampling Devices
Flow Monitoring Type & Age:
V notch weir (2011 -15 years old)
Flow Monitoring Location: Before V notch weir
Effluent Sampling Type: 24-Hr Flow Prop
Effluent Composite Sample Location: Before V notch weir
Effluent Grab Sample Location: Before V notch weir
001-5. Phosphorus
Alternative Technology Based Effluent Limit OR Adaptive Management/Trading OR Variance: As of
December 2010, Wisconsin's phosphorus rules, ch. NR 217 Wis. Adm. Code, were updated to include
procedures for calculating water quality based effluent limits (WQBELs) for phosphorus in addition to the
existing technology based limits of 1.0 mg/L and existing provisions for requesting an alternative
technology-based phosphorus limit. Options available for phosphorus compliance (based on eligibility)
are listed below.
If you wish to request an alternative technology-based phosphorus limit, please contact your DNR
representative to determine if your facility is eligible. Should you decide to pursue an alternative
technology-based phosphorus limit, please use the 'Alternative Phosphorus Effluent Limitation
Request Checklist' and submit a copy with application attachments.
001-5.1 Alternative Technology Based Effluent Limit
Are you applying for an alternative technology-based phosphorus limitation?
Yes
No
001-5.2 Adaptive Management/Water Quality Trading
WPDES Permit Application
SISTER BAY WASTEWATER TREATMENT FACILITY Last Updated: Permit No:
07/02/2026 0022071-11-0
If you wish to request either the Adaptive Management option to achieve the phosphorus water quality
criteria per s. NR 217.18, Wis. Adm. Code, or the Water Quality Trading option per s. 283.84, Wis.
Stats., please complete and submit the applicable form (see links below) with the application
attachments.
'Watershed Adaptive Management Request form 3200-139'
'Notice to Conduct Water Quality Trading form 3400-206'
Are you requesting the Adaptive Management option or Water Quality Trading option to achieve
phosphorus water quality compliance?
Yes
No
001-5.3 Variance
PERMITTEES WITH A PHOSPHORUS WATER QUALITY BASED EFFLUENT LIMIT FOR AN EXISTING
SOURCE: You may apply for a variance to the phosphorus water quality standard used to calculate the
water quality based effluent limits per s. 283.15, Wis. Stats., (Variance, Form 3200-143) or per s.
283.16, Wis. Stats., (Multi-Discharger Variance, Form 3200-150).
To apply for the phosphorus variance, please use the applicable form (see links below) and submit
with application attachments.
'Phosphorus Variance Application for Municipal Facilities form 3400-143'
'Phosphorus Multi-Discharge Variance Application form 3200-150'
Are you applying for a Phosphorus variance?
Yes
No
001-6. Biological Toxicity Data
In the last five years, have any biological tests for acute or chronic toxicity been made on the discharge
from this outfall or on the receiving water for this outfall?
Yes
If yes, provide all test dates and types below. Also, submit to the Department test results for those
tests not previously submitted.
# Test Date Test Type
None reported
No
001-7. Chloride Variance
If your current permit contains a chloride variance and you wish the variance to continue, you must
re-apply. If your effluent chloride concentration approaches or exceeds 1500 mg/L as a daily maximum
(or 395 as a weekly average, if you discharge to a very low-flow stream) you may have trouble meeting
effluent chloride limits. You may apply for a chloride variance under ch. NR 106, subchapter IV, Wis.
Adm. Code.
To apply, use the 'Chloride Variance Application Form 3400-193' and submit with the application
attachments.
Are you applying for a chloride variance?
Yes
No
001-8. Mercury Variance
WPDES Permit Application
SISTER BAY WASTEWATER TREATMENT FACILITY Last Updated: Permit No:
07/02/2026 0022071-11-0
001-8.1 If your effluent mercury concentration approaches or exceeds 1.3 ng/L as a monthly
average, and you discharge net quantities of mercury, you may have trouble meeting water quality
based effluent limits for mercury. You may apply for a mercury variance (alternative mercury
effluent limitation) under section NR 106.145, Wisconsin Administrative Code. To apply for a
variance, use the 'Mercury Variance Application Form 3400-192' and submit with the application
attachments.
Are you applying for a mercury variance?
Yes
No
001-9. Temperature - Dissipative Cooling (DC) or Alternative Effluent Limit (AEL)
Options available for temperature compliance (as applicable) are listed below:
001-9.1 Dissipative Cooling Request - The Department may account for dissipative cooling of the POTW's
effluent in determining the need for sub-lethal temperature limits, upon request by the POTW per s. NR
106.59(4) or s. NR 106.59(6), Wis. Adm. Code. Are you applying for a dissipative cooling request?
Yes
If yes, please complete the 'Dissipative Cooling Request Form' and submit with the application
attachments.
No
001-9.2 Continued Consideration of Dissipative Cooling - If your current permit does not include
sub-lethal temperature limits due to recognition of dissipative cooling (DC) you may request continued
consideration of DC. Are you requesting continued consideration of DC in accordance with s. NR
106.59(8), Wis. Adm. Code?
Yes
By selecting ‘yes’ you are certifying that there have been no substantive changes in operations or
loadings since the previous permit application and you certify that any new information generated
during the current permit is consistent with the previous permit application.
No
001-9.3 Temperature Alternative Effluent Limit (AEL) - An application for an alternative effluent
limitation may be submitted by the permittee if the facility is subject to effluent temperature limitations
per s. NR 106.72, Wis. Adm. Code. The application for an AEL shall include a demonstration that the
effluent temperature limitations are more stringent than necessary to assure protection of aquatic life.
Are you applying for an alternative effluent temperature limit per s. NR 106.72, Wis. Adm. Code?
Yes
If yes, please complete the 'Notice of Application for an Alternative Effluent Limit for Temperature'
and submit with the application attachments.
No
001-10. Disinfection
Section NR 210.06, Wis. Adm. Code, specifies that disinfection shall be required of publicly and privately
owned sewage treatment works from May 1 through September 30 to protect recreational uses or
year−round if necessary to protect public drinking water supplies. Exceptions to these requirements can
be made when the Department determines that disinfection is not required to protect the recreational
use. The following questions gather information that the permittee is required to identify in their permit
application and that the Department must use to determine the need for effluent disinfection.
001-10.1 Proximity of the wastewater outfall to recreational activities in or on the water outside of the
default recreation season (May – October).
Activities that should be considered recreational activities for the purposes of this evaluation are those
where people are expected to have the potential for full or partial body contact. These activities
include: swimming, diving, water skiing, jet skiing, canoeing, kayaking, tubing, polar plunges, water
play by children, wading for fishing or hunting, or similar activities where immersion or ingestion
(accidental or otherwise) can occur. (Provide answer to 10.1.1 or 10.1.2, depending on discharge
location.)
WPDES Permit Application
SISTER BAY WASTEWATER TREATMENT FACILITY Last Updated: Permit No:
07/02/2026 0022071-11-0
001-10.1.1 If a nonflowing waterbody: Are there recreational activities occurring between November –
April within a radius of 5 miles of the wastewater outfall?
Yes
No
Not Applicable
Unknown
001-10.1.2 If a flowing waterbody: Are there recreational activities occurring between November – April
within 20 miles downstream of the outfall?
Yes
No
Not Applicable
Unknown
001-10.1.3 During what months are these activities occurring?
001-10.2 The detention time of the wastewater treatment system.
Except in extenuating circumstances, the discharge of wastewater to surface water from a treatment
system with a detention time of 180 days or longer does not pose a risk to human and animal health.
Department staff will evaluate the last permit term’s worth of flow data to determine whether or not
detention times are met.
001-10.2.1 Does the current treatment process consist of treatment lagoons?
Yes (proceed with answering 10.2.2 and 10.2.3)
No
001-10.2.2 What is the total operating pond volume of the facility?
001-10.2.3 Are there any other influent flows not accounted for in the daily flow results on the
discharge monitoring reports (i.e. hauled in waste.)?
Yes (provide explanation and supporting documentation with the permit application)
No
001-10.2.4 Is sufficient monitoring data available for E. coli in effluent? Monitoring data is needed for a
minimum of 1x weekly samples for one disinfection season (May 1 through September 30) to be
deemed sufficient.
Yes, effluent results were reported on eDMRs and are representative of current operation. (If
monitoring data was provided on eDMRs during the permit term, it does not need to be repeated in the
permit application.)
Yes, effluent sampling was conducted during the last permit term but not reported on eDMRs. (All
monitoring data not provided on eDMRs shall be submitted with the permit application.)
No, effluent sampling was not conducted during last permit term.
No, available effluent data is not sufficient or not representative of current operation.
001-10.3 Do you have other information that should be considered when determining if there is a risk
posed to human and animal health by the discharge of wastewater that has not been disinfected?
Yes (If the permittee believes that there is site-specific information that the Department should
consider when making disinfection-related decisions that information shall be submitted with their
permit application.)
No
001-11. Variance to a Water Quality Standard and/or Water Quality Trading
WPDES Permit Application
SISTER BAY WASTEWATER TREATMENT FACILITY Last Updated: Permit No:
07/02/2026 0022071-11-0
001-11.1 Request for a Variance to a Water Quality Standard - If it is your intent to apply for a
variance to any water quality standard not referenced above please refer to the DNR web page for
variances at: 'http://dnr.wisconsin.gov/topic/wastewater/variances.html'
001-11.2 Request for Water Quality Trading - If it is your intent to use Water Quality Trading to
demonstrate compliance with a water quality based effluent limitation, please refer to the DNR web
page for trading at: 'http://dnr.wisconsin.gov/topic/wastewater/waterqualitytrading.html'
001-12. Discharge Monitoring Reporting (DMR) Information
Select one and give details, if appropriate.
This is a first-time permit application for an outfall that does not yet have a discharge.
I believe that data previously reported on DMRs for this outfall for the last 36 months are
representative of the effluent quality.
Certain portions of the data previously reported on DMRs for this outfall for the last 36 months are not
representative of the effluent quality. The data (give specific dates or date ranges) and the reasons for
them not being representative are as follows:
001-13. Additive Totals
Provide the number of biocides, water quality conditioners and process additives that you add to the
waters discharged from this outfall. If zero, enter 0.
0 Biocides (chlorine and other halogens, fungicides, algicides, herbicides, bacterial
control chemicals, etc.)
0 How many of the biocides are used less frequently than once in any four day
period?
1 Water Quality Conditioners (water and wastewater treatment chemicals including
scale and corrosion inhibitors, chemical conditioning agents, pH adjustment
chemicals, dechlorination chemicals, alum, ferric chloride, ferrous sulfate or
chloride polymers, ammonia, phosphorus, defoamers, etc.)
0 How many of the water quality conditioners are used less frequently than once in
any four day period?
0 Process additives (dyes, non-biocide cleaners, surfactant-based detergents, etc.)
0 How many of the process additives are used less frequently than once in any four
day period?
Out of the additives included above, submit the most recent available SDS, an additive review
worksheet, and the additives grid (Item 13.) for all additives which:
(1) may enter a surface water without receiving treatment; or
(2) are used in a treatment process, are not expected to be removed by wastewater treatment, and
may contribute to effluent toxicity
Exception: No SDS or additive review worksheet is required for additives solely comprised of chlorine,
caustic soda (sodium hydroxide), hypochlorite, sulfuric acid, or hydrochloric acid. However, these
additives should be included on the additive grid.
001-14. Additives
WPDES Permit Application
SISTER BAY WASTEWATER TREATMENT FACILITY Last Updated: Permit No:
07/02/2026 0022071-11-0
Fill out the additives grid at the bottom of this item for all additives associated with the discharge.
An additive review is necessary for substances that may enter surface water without receiving
wastewater treatment or substances that are used in a treatment process but are not expected to
be removed by wastewater treatment and may contribute to effluent toxicity. Chemicals used in an
industrial process generating wastewater that eventually receives treatment or chemicals added as
part of a wastewater treatment process (such as ferric chloride, alum or pickle liquor) do not
require an additive review.
For each additive which may be present in the discharge:
• Submit a copy of the 'Additive Review Worksheet' by submiting a copy with application
• Submit the most recent available SDS by submiting a copy with application attachments.
Examples of water treatment additives include biocides such as microbicides, fungicides,
molluscicides, etc. and water quality conditioners such as scale and corrosion inhibitors, pH
adjustment chemicals, oxygen scavengers, conditioning agents, water softening compounds, etc.
An SDS and the Additive Review Worksheet are not required for additives with active ingredients
consisting only of chlorine, hypochlorite, sulfuric acid, hydrochloric acid or sodium hydroxide. Please
only describe these additives on the Additives Grid.
For more information on the additive review process, see the 'Additives Internet Page'.
The required Additive Review Worksheets and SDSs are submited with the application attachments.
Fill out the additives grid for each additive associated with the discharge even if it is removed and
not ultimately discharged to surface water:
Additives for Outfall 001
Name Manufacturer Purpose of Additive Intermittant
or
Continuous
Feed
Frequency of
months
/year
days
/week
Maximum
Quantity
Used
Average
Quantity
Used
conc. of
Additive
at the
outfall
Ferric Chloride Hawkins, Inc. Phosphorus Removal I 12 7 27.4
001-15. Required Effluent Monitoring for Outfall 001
You may not be required to provide monitoring results of this outfall discharge. Indicate if one of the
following conditions apply, please show which one applies and leave all or parts of the monitoring table
blank.
I am required to provide monitoring results.
I am NOT required to provide monitoring results because one of the following conditions apply.
I have two or more outfalls that discharge substantially identical wastewaters and I have received
permission by contacting the responsible DNR staff person to only sample one of them. I am providing
results for another substantially identical outfall.
This is a first-time permit application for a facility that does not yet have a discharge.
This outfall is no longer in use.
This outfall has a seasonal discharge that I was unable to sample prior to submitting the application. I
will take the required samples once discharge resumes and send in the results as soon as possible.
I have received instructions in the application notification letter that I am exempt from certain
standard monitoring requirements.
I have received instructions in the application notification letter that I may submit alternative copies of
the test results. I will submit them with application attachments.
Monitoring Results for Outfall 001
Parameter Name Sample
Result
Units QC
Flag
LOD LOQ Analytical Method Sample
Collect Date
Sample
Type
Lab ID
Common Pollutants
WPDES Permit Application
SISTER BAY WASTEWATER TREATMENT FACILITY Last Updated: Permit No:
07/02/2026 0022071-11-0
Chloride 390 mg/L EPA 300.0, Rev 2.1 2026-05-03 FLOW PROP
COMP
721026460
460 mg/L EPA 300.0, Rev 2.1 2026-05-07 FLOW PROP
COMP
721026460
450 mg/L EPA 300.0, Rev 2.1 2026-05-11 FLOW PROP
COMP
721026460
550 mg/L EPA 300.0, Rev 2.1 2026-05-17 FLOW PROP
COMP
721026460
Cadmium, Total Recoverable <0.17 ug/L 0.17 0.57 EPA 200.7, Rev 4.4 2026-05-17 FLOW PROP
COMP
721026460
Chromium, Total Recoverable <1.5 ug/L 1.5 5.0 EPA 200.7, Rev 4.4 2026-05-17 FLOW PROP
COMP
721026460
Lead, Total Recoverable <5.4 ug/L 5.4 18.0 EPA 200.7, Rev 4.4 2026-05-17 FLOW PROP
COMP
721026460
Nickel, Total Recoverable 5.8 ug/L Y 4.7 16.0 EPA 200.7, Rev 4.4 2026-05-17 FLOW PROP
COMP
721026460
Zinc, Total Recoverable 49 ug/L 5.9 20.0 EPA 200.7, Rev 4.4 2026-05-17 FLOW PROP
COMP
721026460
Hardness, Total as CaCO3 320 mg/L CALC 2026-05-03 FLOW PROP
COMP
721026460
350 mg/L CALC 2026-05-07 FLOW PROP
COMP
721026460
350 mg/L CALC 2026-05-11 FLOW PROP
COMP
721026460
340 mg/L CALC 2026-05-17 FLOW PROP
COMP
721026460
Explanation of QC Flags:
Nickle, Total: Result is between LOD and LOQ and considered to be within a region of less certain
quantification
001-16. Additional Values
Permittees are required to monitor and record results in the attached Monitoring Grid for each substance
listed for each municipal minor outfall. If you test any parameter more frequently than indicated by the
number of rows in the Grid, use the Additional Values Grid to report the results. See Table 1 of the
instructions for appropriate sample types, recommended analytical methods and proper sample
preservation and holding times. All samples should be representative of normal operating conditions.
Additional Monitoring Results for Outfall 001
Parameter Name Sample
Result
Units QC
Flag
LOD LOQ Analytical Method Sample
Collect Date
Sample
Type
Lab ID
None reported
WPDES Permit Application
SISTER BAY WASTEWATER TREATMENT FACILITY Last Updated: Permit No:
07/02/2026 0022071-11-0
Land Application
Outfall: 002 - Liquid Sludge
002-1. Existing Sludge Generating Units (check all that apply)
Flow Equalization Two Stage-Activated Sludge
Coagulation/Flocculation Screening
Sequencing Batch Reactor Contact Stabilization
Comminution Fill and Draw
Grit Chamber Chemical Precipitation
Aerated Grit Chamber Phosphorous Removal-Biological
Primary Clarification Phosphorous Removal-Alum
Conventional-Activated Sludge Phosphorous Removal-Ferric Chloride
Extended Aeration Phosphorous Removal-Ferric Sulfate
Oxidation Ditch Secondary Clarification
Pure Oxygen Rotating Biological Contractors
Septic Tank ==> When was septage last removed?
Polishing Pond ==> When was sludge last removed?
Aerated Lagoon ==> When was sludge last removed?
Stabilization Pond ==> When was sludge last removed?
Other (Specify)
002-2. Sludge Production
Estimate annual sludge production and method of disposition for this outfall. Check all that apply and
specify amounts in dry U.S. tons. (See instructions for conversion formulas, if necessary)
Sludge that you estimate will be generated (dry U.S. tons)
Sludge to be landfilled (dry U.S. tons)
Sludge to be land applied (dry U.S. tons)
Sludge to be hauled to another facility 66 (dry U.S. tons)
Sludge to be distributed or land applied as Exceptional
Quality (EQ) sludge
(dry U.S.
tons)
Other (explain in box) (dry U.S. tons)
Do not produce sludge (explain)
WPDES Permit Application
SISTER BAY WASTEWATER TREATMENT FACILITY Last Updated: Permit No:
07/02/2026 0022071-11-0
002-3. Screenings and Grit Disposal
Will screenings and grit be disposed at a sanitary landfill?
Yes. If yes, identify the landfill and provide the license number below:
Landfill Name Going Garbage & Recycling
License Number 10233
No. Screenings and grit are not disposed of at a sanitary landfill. If no, explain why not in the space
below.
No screenings or grit are generated.
002-4. Sludge Storage
002-4.1 Is sludge storage provided?
Storage is provided
On-Site
Off-Site - Self Owned
Off-Site - Contracted (provide the information requested below)
Name :
Contact :
Mailing Address :
P.O. Box, Street Address or Route :
City or Village, State and Zip Code :
Telephone Number :
No storage is provided
002-4.2 How many days of sludge storage are provided for this outfall? (If none, enter 0)
180 Days
002-4.3 Estimate the capacity of all sludge storage facilities. (Answer at least one)
250,000 gallons
cubic yards
dry U.S. tons
002-4.4 Select sludge type that is being stored:
Liquid
Cake
Both
None
002-4.5 If no storage is provided or if less than 180 days of storage for this outfall is provided, please
indicate why:
Sludge storage is in planning or construction stage
Have treatment lagoon system
Sludge is landfilled
Sludge is incinerated
Sludge is hauled to another permitted facility (provide the information requested below)
Facility Name:
WPDES Permit No:
WPDES Permit Application
SISTER BAY WASTEWATER TREATMENT FACILITY Last Updated: Permit No:
07/02/2026 0022071-11-0
FID No:
Other (explain)
002-5. Sludge Transportation
Who will haul the sludge to the disposal site for this outfall? (Check all that apply)
Plant Personnel
Contract Hauler (provide the information requested below)
Business Name Captain Commodes
Contact person Brook
Other (specify)
002-6. Sludge Treatment & Thickening Prior to Final Disposition
002-6.1 Treatment (check all that apply)
Aerobic Digestion Composting w/msw or other (class A)
Anaerobic Digestion Heat Drying
Air Drying (Drying Beds) Heat Treatment
Composting w/yard waste (class B) Autothermophilic Aerobic Digestion (ATAD)
Composting w/msw or other (class B) Beta Ray irradiation
Alkaline Stabilization (class B) Gamma Ray irradiation
PSRP Equivalent Pasteurization
Temp/Time based on %Solids PFRP Equivalent
Alkaline Stabilization (class A) Hauled to other facility
Prior test for enteric virus/viable ova Lagoon system
Post test for enteric virus/viable ova Reed Beds
Composting w/yard waste (class A)
Other (please specify)
002-6.2 Thickening (check all that apply)
Gravity Thickening Tank Dissolved air floatation (DAF or AFT)
Pressure Filter Plate Press
Belt Press Vacuum Filter
Drying Beds Centrifuge
Gravity Belt Thickener None
Other (please specify)
Huber S-Disc Concentrator
002-7. Sludge/Biosolids Use and Disposal
How do you plan to use/dispose of your sludge/biosolids for this outfall? (Check all that apply)
Land Application Landfill
Haul to other permitted facility Incinerate
Exceptional Quality Bulk Lagoon - Do not plan to dispose of sludge this permit term
Exceptional Quality Bag
WPDES Permit Application
SISTER BAY WASTEWATER TREATMENT FACILITY Last Updated: Permit No:
07/02/2026 0022071-11-0
Other (please specify)
002-8. Sludge Sample Analysis
Where do you or will you collect your sludge sample for analysis?
mixed aerobic sludge storage tank
002-9. Pathogen Control
What level of pathogen control do you achieve? (per s. NR 204.07(6), Wis. Adm. Code)
Class A
What organism do you test for compliance in addition to treatment?
Fecal Coliform
Salmonella
Class B
How do you show compliance?
Fecal Coliform
Process control as indicated above in item 6.1
Both
Do not land apply
002-10. Vector Control
What option do you use to satisfy vector control requirements? (per s. NR 204.07(7), Wis. Adm. Code)
Volatile Solids Reduction Aerobic Composting Process
Aerobic SOUR Test pH Adjustment of Sludge
Aerobic Bench Scale Injection when land applied
Anaerobic Bench Scale Incorporation when land applied
Drying With Unstabilized Solids Approved Equivalent Process
Drying With Stabilized Solids Do not land apply
002-11. Ceiling Limits
Did you satisfy all ceiling limit concentrations throughout your last permit term? (per s. NR
204.07(5)(a), Wis. Adm. Code)
Yes
No
If no, what pollutants exceeded the ceiling limits and what, if any steps were taken to address the
source?
Did not monitor
002-12. High Quality Limits
Did you satisfy all high quality pollutant concentrations throughout your last permit term? (per s. NR
204.07(5)(c), Wis. Adm. Code)
Yes
No
If no, what pollutants exceeded the high quality limits and what, if any steps were taken to address
the source?
Did not monitor
WPDES Permit Application
SISTER BAY WASTEWATER TREATMENT FACILITY Last Updated: Permit No:
07/02/2026 0022071-11-0
002-13. Exceptional Quality Biosolids
Do you produce exceptional quality biosolids? (per s. NR 204.07(4)(a), Wis. Adm. Code)
Yes
No
Not Applicable
NOTE: Please notify the Department of Natural Resources of any changes in facilities and/or operations as
described in this section of the application.
WPDES Permit Application
SISTER BAY WASTEWATER TREATMENT FACILITY Last Updated: Permit No:
07/02/2026 0022071-11-0
Comments
1. Additional Comments (if none write none)
none
Certified by Megan Barnes on 07/02/2026 02:32:45 PM
Compliance Maintenance Annual Report
Sister Bay Wastewater Treatment Facility Last Updated: Reporting For:
6/24/2026 2025
DNR Response to Resolution or Owner's Statement
Name of Governing
Body or Owner:
Village of Sister Bay
Date of Resolution or
Action Taken:
2026-06-16
Resolution Number:
2026-003
Date of Submittal: 6/24/2026
ACTIONS SET FORTH BY THE GOVERNING BODY OR OWNER RELATING TO SPECIFIC CMAR
SECTIONS (Optional for grade A or B. Required for grade C, D, or F):
Influent Flow and Loadings: Grade = A
Permittee Response:
DNR Response:
Effluent Quality: BOD: Grade = A
Permittee Response:
DNR Response:
Effluent Quality: TSS: Grade = A
Permittee Response:
DNR Response:
Effluent Quality: Ammonia: Grade = A
Permittee Response:
DNR Response:
Effluent Quality: Phosphorus: Grade = A
Permittee Response:
DNR Response:
Biosolids Quality and Management: Grade = A
Permittee Response:
DNR Response:
Staffing: Grade = A
Compliance Maintenance Annual Report
Sister Bay Wastewater Treatment Facility Last Updated: Reporting For:
6/24/2026 2025
Permittee Response:
DNR Response:
Operator Certification: Grade = A
Permittee Response:
DNR Response:
Financial Management: Grade = A
Permittee Response:
DNR Response:
The department appreciate Sister Bay's efforts in future planning to upgrade and rehab the
wastewater treatment facility and collection system. Please continue with the comprehensive
future planning to improve the treatment facility and collection system.
Collection Systems: Grade = A
(Regardless of grade, response required for Collection Systems if SSOs were reported)
Permittee Response:
Continuation of the standards and requirements set forth in the Capacity, Management,
Operations and Maintenance (CMOM) Program for the Village of Sister Bay's sanitary sewer
collection system.
DNR Response:
The department recommends that Sister Bay develop and implement realistic, specific, and
quantifiable CMOM goals to accomplish each year in the collection system. For instance, Sister Bay
will televise 100% of the collection system, replace sewer on ABC street, etc.. in 2026.
The department appreciates your efforts in controlling and reducing I/I in the collection system.
The department will be performing a follow-up review of the CMOM program at the next scheduled
inspection and will provide comments to the CMOM program.
ACTIONS SET FORTH BY THE GOVERNING BODY OR OWNER RELATING TO THE OVERALL
GRADE POINT AVERAGE AND ANY GENERAL COMMENTS
(Optional for G.P.A. greater than or equal to 3.00, required for G.P.A. less than 3.00)
G.P.A. = 4
Permittee Response:
DNR G.P.A. Response:
The department appreciates Sister Bay's efforts in properly maintaining and operating the
treatment facility and collection system which has resulted in continued compliance with the
WPDES permit and a GPA of 4.0 on the 2025 CMAR.
DNR CMAR Overall Response:
Thank you for submitting and certifying the 2025 CMAR. Please review the department
recommended CMAR actions above. Nice job and thank you again!
DNR Reviewer: Moen, Trevor Phone:
Address: Date: 6/25/2026625 E County Road Y Ste 700, Oshkosh, WI 54901-9731
WPDES Permit No. WI-0012345-01-0
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WPDES PERMIT
STATE OF WISCONSIN DEPARTMENT OF
NATURAL RESOURCES
GENERAL PERMIT TO DISCHARGE UNDER THE
WISCONSIN POLLUTANT DISCHARGE ELIMINATION SYSTEM
In compliance with the provisions of Chapter 283, Wisconsin Statutes, any facility engaged
in
PFAS MONITORING FOR SEWAGE SLUDGE (BIOSOLIDS) GENERATORS
located in the State of Wisconsin and meeting the applicability criteria listed in this
General Permit, is permitted to discharge sewage sludge to approved land application
sites or other approved distribution/disposal methods in the state of Wisconsin in
accordance with the reporting requirements and other conditions set forth in this general
permit.
State of Wisconsin Department of Natural Resources (hereafter department)
For the Secretary
By _____
____________________
Adrian Stocks (Director, Bureau of Water Quality)
_____
____________________ Date Permit Signed/Issued
6/28/2026
WPDES Permit No. WI-0012345-01-0
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PERMIT TERM: EFFECTIVE DATE – July 1, 2026
EXPIRATION DATE – June 30, 2031
WPDES Permit No. WI-0012345-01-0
PFAS Monitoring for Sewage Sludge (Biosolids) Generators
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Table of Contents
1 REQUIREMENTS OF 2025 ACT 201 ................................ ................................ ................................ ..... 4
2 APPLICABILITY CRITERIA................................ ................................ ................................ ..................... 5
2.1 DEFINITIONS AND RESPONSIBILITY ................................................................................................................. 5
2.2 SEWAGE SLUDGE GENERATORS COVERED ....................................................................................................... 6
2.3 ALTERNATIVE USES OF SEWAGE SLUDGE ......................................................................................................... 8
2.4 ACTIVITIES AND WASTES NOT COVERED ......................................................................................................... 8
3 SEWAGE SLUDGE SAMPLE POINT OUTFALL MONITORING SPECIFICS ................................ ......... 10
3.1 SEWAGE SLUDGE OUTFALLS: GENERAL ......................................................................................................... 10
3.2 WPDES IPS WITH SINGLE SEWAGE SLUDGE OUTFALLS ................................................................................. 10
3.3 WPDES IPS WITH MULTIPLE SEWAGE SLUDGE OUTFALLS ............................................................................. 10
3.4 WPDES IPS WITHOUT A SEWAGE SLUDGE OUTFALL ..................................................................................... 11
4 PFAS MONITORING REQUIREMENTS FOR SEWAGE SLUDGE GENERATORS ................................ . 12
4.1 SAMPLING POINT(S) .................................................................................................................................... 12
4.2 PFAS MONITORING FREQUENCIES ............................................................................................................... 13
4.3 REPORTING PFAS MONITORING .................................................................................................................. 14
5 LAGOONS AND/OR REEDBEDS SEWAGE SLUDGE PFAS MONITORING REQUIREMENTS ............. 16
5.1 SAMPLING POINT(S) .................................................................................................................................... 16
5.2 PFAS MONITORING FREQUENCIES ............................................................................................................... 17
5.3 REPORTING PFAS MONITORING .................................................................................................................. 17
5.4 REPORTING PFOA + PFOS CONCENTRATIONS THAT EXCEED 20 ΜG/KG........................................................ 18
6 WPDES PERMITTED CONTRACT HAULER PFAS MONITORING REQUIREMENTS .......................... 19
6.1 SAMPLING POINT(S) .................................................................................................................................... 19
6.2 PFAS MONITORING FREQUENCIES ............................................................................................................... 20
6.3 REPORTING PFAS MONITORING .................................................................................................................. 20
6.4 REPORTING PFOA + PFOS CONCENTRATIONS THAT EXCEED 20 ΜG/KG........................................................ 21
7 GENERAL PFAS CONDITIONS ................................ ................................ ................................ ............ 23
7.1 PERFLUOROALKYL AND POLYFLUORALKYL SUBSTANCES ................................................................................. 23
7.2 SLUDGE SAMPLING ..................................................................................................................................... 24
7.3 SLUDGE TESTING PROCEDURES .................................................................................................................... 25
8 STANDARD REQUIREMENTS ................................ ................................ ................................ ............. 26
8.1 MONITORING, REPORTING, AND RECORD KEEPING REQUIREMENTS ............................................................... 26
8.2 GENERAL CONDITIONS FOR GENERAL PERMITS ............................................................................................. 27
8.3 SYSTEM OPERATING REQUIREMENTS ............................................................................................................ 30
9 SUMMARY OF REPORTS DUE AND ACTIONS ................................ ................................ ................... 34
APPENDIX A ................................ ................................ ................................ ................................ ................ 35
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1 Requirements of 2025 Act 201
On April 6, 2026, 2025 Act 201 was enacted creating s. 283.82(4), Wis. Stats., which directed the
department to issue a Wisconsin Pollution Discharge Elimination System (WPDES) general
permit (GP) requiring perfluoroalkyl and polyfluoroalkyl substances (PFAS) monitoring
conditions for sewage sludge. This GP applies to all sewage sludge generators with valid
WPDES individual permits that do not have limitations or conditions addressing PFAS.
In addition, s. 283.82(4)(b), Wis. Stats. requires the department to modify a WPDES individual
permit (IP) assigned to a sewage sludge generator if sample results conducted under the GP
exceed a 20 µg/kg concentration for perfluorooctanoic acid (PFOA) and perfluorooctanesulfonic
acid (PFOS) combined.
If the average of at least two sample results exceeds 20 µg/kg concentration for PFOA+PFOS
combined, the department shall include limitations and conditions for PFAS in the reissued
WPDES IP.
The department created WPDES GP (WI-0012345-01-0) to cover sewage sludge generators
(generators) which do not have PFAS conditions in the WPDES IP assigned to the generator. A
sewage sludge generator is no longer eligible for coverage under this GP upon modification or
reissuance of the generator’s WPDES IP assigned to include PFAS monitoring and conditions.
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2 Applicability Criteria
2.1 Definitions and Responsibility
Section NR 204.03(55), Wis. Adm. Code defines “sewage sludge” or “sludge” or “biosolids” as
“the solid, semi-solid or liquid residue generated during the treatment of domestic sewage in a
treatment works. Sewage sludge includes scum or solids removed in primary; secondary or
advanced wastewater treatment processes and material derived from sewage sludge. Sewage
sludge does not include ash generated during the firing of a sewage sludge incinerator or grit
and screenings generated during preliminary treatment of domestic sewage in a treatment
works.”
Section NR 204.03(24), Wis. Adm. Code defines “generator” as “either the person who generates
or prepares sludge during the treatment of domestic sewage in a treatment works or the
person who derives a material from sludge or the person who changes the sludge
characteristics either through treatment, mixing or any other process.”
Section NR 204.09(41), Wis. Adm. Code defines “person” as “an individual, owner, operator,
association, partnership, corporation, municipality, interstate agency, state agency or federal
agency.”
Section NR 204.03(19), Wis. Adm. Code defines “exceptional quality sludge” (EQ) as “sludge that
meets the class A requirements for pathogens, as specified in s. NR 204.07(6)(a), Wis. Adm.
Code, the high-quality pollutant concentrations, as specified in s. NR 204.07(5)(c), Wis. Adm.
Code, and one of the pre-land application processes to reduce vector attraction, as specified in
s. NR 204.07(7)(a) to (i), Wis. Adm. Code.”
Section NR 204.02(2), Wis. Adm. Code explains sewage sludge generators responsibility for land
application and disposal of sewage sludge, specifically:
“RESPONSIBILITY: A facility that generates sludge is ultimately responsible for the handling,
transporting, storage and land application or disposal of the sludge and grit and
screenings. A generator is responsible for compliance with its WPDES permit and all
applicable provisions of this chapter. In the event a generator sends its sludge to another
person for final land application or disposal and that person alters the characteristics of the
sludge by mixing it with other wastes or substances or by treating it in some other manner,
then the person who receives the sludge shall also be considered a generator and shall
assume primary responsibility for compliance with this chapter. If a generator gives the
sludge to another person to land apply, but that person does not alter the characteristics of
the sludge, then that person is also responsible for complying with applicable provisions in
this chapter, such as the land management practices specified in s. NR 204.07, Wis. Adm.
Code.”
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Section NR 204.05(2)(a), Wis. Adm. Code, specifies WPDES permit requirements when sewage
sludge is sent to another facility for treatment or storage, specifically:
“If a treatment works sends its sludge to another treatment or storage facility for final
treatment prior to land application, and at that facility, the sludge is mixed with other
materials such as, but not limited to another municipal sludge, industrial sludge, animal
manure or septage, or if the characteristics of the sludge are altered in any other manner,
the owner of the receiving facility shall apply for a separate WPDES permit and shall
assume primary responsibility for compliance with this chapter.”
2.2 Sewage Sludge Generators Covered
This WPDES GP is applicable to any generator of sewage sludge (or “sludge” or “biosolids”) that
do not currently have PFAS monitoring conditions in their WPDES IP. This GP applies to the
following sewage sludge generators:
1. Sewage sludge generators that produce Exceptional Quality (EQ) sewage sludge and do not
currently have PFAS monitoring conditions required in the WPDES IP assigned to the
generator. The GP applies to all EQ generators that meet any of the following conditions:
a. Sell or give sewage sludge away in a bag;
b. Sell or give sewage sludge away in bulk;
c. Direct land apply sewage sludge by staff of the generator;
d. Transfer sewage sludge to a designated non-WPDES permitted contract hauler for
direct land application under the WPDES IP assigned to the generator (reference: s.
NR 204.05(3), Wis. Adm. Code);
e. Transfer sewage sludge to a designated WPDES IP contract hauler for direct land
application under the WPDES IP assigned to the generator;
f. Produce non-EQ sewage sludge during unanticipated cleanouts due to facility
repairs, maintenance, or similar;
g. Produce non-EQ sewage sludge when pathogen densities and treatment processes
and/or vector attraction reduction treatment processes do not meet EQ standards;
Note: Sewage sludge that does not meet EQ standards is non-EQ, or Class B, sewage
sludge.
h. Transfer sewage sludge to another WPDES IP wastewater treatment facility (WWTF),
WPDES IP contract hauler, licensed incinerator, licensed landfill for further treatment,
land application, or disposal.
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2. Sewage sludge generators producing a non-EQ sludge (commonly known as Class B
sludge) and do not currently have PFAS monitoring conditions required in the WPDES IP
assigned to the generator. The GP applies to all non-EQ generators that meet any of the
following conditions:
a. Sell or give sewage sludge away in a bag;
b. Sell or give sewage sludge away in bulk;
c. Direct land apply sewage sludge by the staff of the generator;
d. Transfer sewage sludge to a designated non-WPDES permitted contract hauler for
direct land application under the WPDES IP assigned to the generator (reference: s.
NR 204.05(3), Wis. Adm. Code);
e. Transfer sewage sludge to a designated WPDES IP contract hauler for direct land
application under the WPDES IP assigned to the generator;
f. Produce sewage sludge during unanticipated cleanouts due to facility repairs,
maintenance or similar;
g. Transfer sewage sludge to another WPDES IP WWTF, WPDES IP contract hauler,
licensed incinerator, licensed landfill for further treatment, land application, or
disposal.
3. Sewage sludge generators located outside of the state of Wisconsin that generate a non-
EQ sewage sludge, land apply sewage sludge in Wisconsin, and do not currently have PFAS
sampling requirements in the WPDES IP assigned to the generator (reference: s. NR
204.05(4), Wis. Adm. Code).
4. Centralized septage treatment facilities which accept septage from multiple sources and
treat septage prior to discharge or disposal (reference: s. NR 204.03(11), Wis. Adm. Code).
5. WPDES IP contract haulers or other persons that store and mix sewage sludges or mix
sewage sludges with other materials are considered sludge generators pursuant to s. NR
204.02(2), Wis. Adm. Code. The GP shall be required when these haulers or persons land
apply sewage sludge and do not have PFAS sampling required in the person’s WPDES IP.
The GP applies to all WPDES IP contract haulers that meet any of the following conditions
including but not limited to:
a. Mixing sewage sludges together within storage units;
b. Mixing sewage sludge with septage wastes (ch. NR 113, Wis. Adm. Code) within
storage units;
c. Mixing sewage sludge with industrial wastes (ch. NR 214, Wis. Adm. Code) within
storage units;
d. Mixing sewage sludge with septage and industrial wastes within storage units;
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e. Combining wastes from different storage units together under a WPDES permitted
sample point (Outfall) and at least one storage unit contains sewage sludge.
2.3 Alternative Uses of Sewage Sludge
Alternative uses of sewage sludge such as land application on sod farms, nurseries, Christmas
tree plantations, mined land reclamation sites, restoration of construction sites or other
drastically disturbed sites, research plots, highway right-of-ways and medians, fallow lands, set-
aside lands as covered by the Acreage Conservation Reserve (ACR) program, final cover at
landfills and use in building materials may not be conducted unless department approval is
obtained pursuant to s. NR 204.09, Wis. Adm. Code. The department may provide coverage
under this GP or require the modification of the WDPES IP assigned to the generator (including
PFAS monitoring conditions) for these alternative uses.
2.4 Activities and Wastes Not Covered
This WPDES GP is not applicable to facilities, activities, and wastes that meet any of the
following conditions:
1. Facilities that generate EQ sewage sludge and have PFAS monitoring requirements for
sewage sludge in the WPDES IP assigned to the generator (s. 283.82(4), Wis. Stats.);
2. Facilities that generate non-EQ sewage sludge and have PFAS monitoring requirements for
sewage sludge in the WPDES IP assigned to the generator (s. 283.82(4), Wis. Stats.);
3. Sewage sludge does not include ash generated during the firing of a sewage sludge
incinerator or grit and screenings generated during preliminary treatment of domestic
sewage in a treatment works (reference s. NR 204.03(55), Wis. Adm. Code);
4. Bagged EQ sewage sludge originating from outside the State of Wisconsin pursuant to s.
NR 204.04(1), Wis. Adm. Code;
Note: A WPDES permit is not required for imported bulk or bagged EQ sewage sludge
generated outside the State of Wisconsin, but submitting a sludge management plan is
required of the person responsible for importing bulk EQ sludge;
5. Landspreading of industrial liquid wastes, industrial sludges, and industrial by-product
solids regulated under ch. NR 214, Wis. Adm. Code;
6. Land application of septage (examples: contents of septic tanks, holding tanks, sanitary
grease interceptors, and portable restrooms) by a licensed septage business regulated
under ch. NR 113, Wis. Adm. Code;
7. Facilities that temporarily store and land apply septage under s. NR 113.12, Wis. Adm.
Code, including septage storage facilities regulated under the “Storage of Domestic
Septage” WPDES general permit (permit number WI-0066435);
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8. WPDES permitted contractors that temporarily store, mix, and landspread industrial wastes
(regulated under ch. NR 214, Wis. Adm. Code);
9. WPDES permitted contractors that temporarily store, mix, and landspread septage (ch. NR
113, Wis. Adm. Code) with industrial (ch. NR 214, Wis. Adm. Code) wastes.
10. Septage removed from the primary treatment tank(s) of a recirculating sand filter
treatment process or similar process, and then land applied and disposed under ch. NR
113, Wis. Adm. Code;
11. Land application of manure regulated under chs. NR 151 and/or NR 243, Wis. Adm. Code;
12. Land application of sludge generated from drinking water treatment (reference: s. NR
204.02(1)(b), Wis. Adm. Code);
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3 Sewage Sludge Sample Point Outfall Monitoring Specifics
This WPDES GP has been developed as a supplemental permit for all applicable WPDES IP
sewage sludge generators. Generators shall refer to the sewage sludge Outfalls designated
under the WPDES IP. PFAS monitoring data shall be recorded on Characteristic Reports (Form
3400-49) under the Switchboard account of the WPDES IP sewage sludge generator.
3.1 Sewage Sludge Outfalls: General
Most sewage sludge WPDES IPs have one or two sewage sludge sample point Outfalls to
discharge sludge. Some sewage sludge WPDES IPs have additional Outfalls to accommodate EQ
sewage sludge treatment processes along with pre- and post- processes necessary for the EQ
sewage sludge treatment process.
Typical sewage sludge discharge is from one primary sample point or Outfall. In most cases,
the annual PFAS monitoring will be performed at a single Outfall. However, annual PFAS
monitoring is required from all sewage sludge Outfalls when sewage sludge is discharged from
those Outfalls during the calendar year.
Sections 3.2 and 3.3 outline the procedures or situations where PFAS monitoring conditions
would apply to sewage sludge Outfalls.
3.2 WPDES IPs with Single Sewage Sludge Outfalls
Generators with a single sewage sludge Outfall identified in the WPDES IP shall monitor that
sewage sludge Outfall pursuant to Sections 4, 5, and 6 of this WPDES GP. Annual PFAS
monitoring is required from a sewage sludge sample point Outfall when sewage sludge is
discharged from those Outfalls during the calendar year.
3.3 WPDES IPs with Multiple Sewage Sludge Outfalls
Generators may discharge sewage sludge via multiple Outfalls identified in the WPDES IP
assigned to the generator. In many cases, all required PFAS monitoring will be performed at a
single Outfall only when sewage sludge is discharged from that Outfall.
When sewage sludge is discharged from multiple Outfalls in a calendar year, PFAS monitoring
is required from each of the Outfalls that discharge occurred.
Many WDPES IP have Outfalls where discharges do not routinely occur (example: a lagoon
facility may discharge sewage sludge once per 20 years). These infrequently used Outfalls
provide flexibility in the WPDES IP for using dormant, inactive or emergency Outfalls. The
generator must contact the department to report PFAS monitoring results if there is a
discharge from a dormant, inactive, or emergency Outfall.
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3.4 WPDES IPs without a Sewage Sludge Outfall
In some unique situations, a WPDES IP may not include a sewage sludge discharge Outfall.
These unique situations may include, but are not limited to, generators that infrequently
discharge (example: once per 20 years) or generators that discharge sludge to another facility
for treatment and that treatment facility has a WPDES IP.
Generators shall notify the assigned department compliance staff within 90 days if the
generator intends to discharge sewage sludge from a location that has not been covered as a
sample point (Outfall) under the assigned WPDES IP. The department may provide coverage
under this GP or require the modification of the WDPES IP assigned to the generator to include
PFAS monitoring conditions.
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4 PFAS Monitoring Requirements for Sewage Sludge Generators
The following requirements shall apply to all EQ and non-EQ sewage sludge generators covered
under this GP except those that apply under Sections 5 and 6.
4.1 Sampling Point(s)
Sampling Point Designation
Monitoring shall occur at all sewage sludge sample point Outfalls prior to discharge of sewage
sludge via land application, distribution to other WPDES permitted facilities, or disposal at
licensed incinerator or licensed landfill. The generator shall refer to the WPDES IP for the
appropriate Outfall identification number(s) needed to complete the electronic Characteristic
Report (Form 3400-49).
Note: This section does not apply to WPDES permitted contract haulers, facilities with lagoon
treatment processes, and facilities with reedbed treatment processes.
4.1.1 Land Application of Sludge Containing PFAS
The sewage sludge generator shall monitor PFAS concentrations in the sewage sludge prior to
the sewage sludge being discharged from all Outfalls. The department recommends the land
application of sewage sludge be completed in a manner consistent with the most recent
version of the “Interim Strategy for Land Application of Biosolids and Industrial Sludges
containing PFAS”
(https://dnr.wisconsin.gov/sites/default/files/topic/PFAS/PFAS_BiosolidsInterimStrategy.pdf).
Note: The department intends to periodically review and update this interim strategy.
4.1.2 Monitoring Requirements
The generator shall comply with the following monitoring requirements.
Parameter Units Sample
Frequency
Sample
Type
Notes
Solids, Total Percent Annual Composite
PFOA + PFOS µg /kg Annual
Calculated Report the sum of PFOA and PFOS.
Results greater than 20 μg/kg. See
Section 4.4
PFAS Dry Wt. µg/kg
Annual
Composite See Section 7.1 for Perfluoroalkyl and
Polyfluoroalkyl substances.
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4.2 PFAS Monitoring Frequencies
4.2.1 All Sewage Sludge Generators: PFAS Monitoring Requirements Between
July 1, 2026 and June 30, 2027
Each sewage sludge generator granted coverage under this GP shall conduct PFAS monitoring
for all sewage sludge Outfalls in which sludge is discharged between July 1, 2026, and June 30,
2027.
4.2.2 Minor Sewage Sludge Generators: PFAS Monitoring 2026 & Subsequent
Years
Each sewage sludge generator classified as a minor municipal discharge shall:
1. Conduct PFAS sewage sludge monitoring from each sewage sludge Outfall from which
sewage sludge is discharged between July 1, 2026, and June 30, 2027.
Note: Additional PFAS monitoring is required if the generator utilizes additional
unanticipated Outfalls. The generator may need to request additional Characteristic
Reports (Form 3400-49). See Section 4.3 for additional information.
2. Conduct annual PFAS sewage sludge monitoring at each sewage sludge Outfall from which
sewage sludge is discharged in subsequent calendar years beginning January 1, 2027, and
until sewage sludge generator is issued a WPDES IP with PFAS monitoring requirements.
Note: The reissued WPDES IP may contain more stringent PFAS monitoring requirements
as needed.
4.2.3 Major Sewage Sludge Generators: PFAS Monitoring Requirements 2026 &
Subsequent Years
Each sewage sludge generator granted coverage under this GP and classified as a major
municipal discharge shall:
1. Conduct PFAS sewage sludge monitoring prior to December 31, 2026, for each Outfall from
which sewage sludge is discharged between July 1, 2026, and December 31, 2026.
Note: Additional PFAS monitoring is required if the generator utilizes additional
unanticipated Outfalls. The generator may need to request additional Characteristic
Reports (Form 3400-49). See Section 4.3 for additional information.
2. Continue annual PFAS sewage sludge monitoring from each Outfall from which sewage
sludge is discharged in subsequent calendar years beginning January 1, 2027, and until the
sewage sludge generator is issued a WPDES IP with PFAS monitoring requirements.
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Note: The reissued WPDES IP may contain more stringent PFAS monitoring requirements
as needed.
4.3 Reporting PFAS Monitoring
When the sewage sludge generator is required to monitor PFAS from unanticipated Outfalls the
generator shall contact the assigned department compliance staff for additional Characteristic
Reports (Form 3400-49).
4.3.1 Reporting 2026 PFAS Monitoring Results
The 2026 PFAS sewage sludge laboratory reports shall be provided (by email) within 14 days of
receipt of laboratory results to both:
1. DNRWYPFASSludgeMonitoring@wisconsin.gov
2. Assigned department compliance staff for the corresponding WPDES IP for the sewage
sludge generator.
4.3.2 Reporting 2027 and Subsequent Years PFAS Monitoring Results
Annual Characteristic Reports (Form 3400-49): The reports for the PFAS monitoring results will
be created for sewage sludge generators that have coverage under this GP. These forms will be
created for 2027 and subsequent years. Sewage sludge generators shall complete the
appropriate Characteristic Reports (Form 3400-49).
Laboratory reports: Laboratory results shall be provided (by email) to both:
1. DNRWYPFASSludgeMonitoring@wisconsin.gov
2. Assigned department compliance staff for the corresponding WPDES IP for the sewage
sludge generator.
4.3.3 Reporting PFOA + PFOS Concentrations That Exceed 20 μg/kg
Subsequent monitoring will continue annually unless the sum of the PFOA and PFOS
concentration value exceeds 20 μg/kg. If the sum of the PFOA and PFOS is above 20 μg/kg
concentration value for any sampling event, the generator shall:
1. Notify the assigned department compliance staff within 5 business days of receiving the
sample results.
2. Certify the monitoring data to the department via electronic Characteristic Report (Form
3400-49) within 14 days.
3. If the laboratory results list a value that exceeds 20 µg/kg the generator shall within 90
days of receiving the initial laboratory results shall collect a new sample and retest the
sewage sludge.
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4. Report the second sample results within 14 days of receipt of the laboratory results. The
generator may need to contact the assigned department compliance staff to create an
additional Characteristic Report.
The department will initiate modification of the WPDES IP assigned to the generator if the
retest exceeds 20 μg/kg.
The department may request additional PFAS monitoring on a case-by-case basis if results
appear non-representative. If the average of at least two sample results exceeds 20 µg/kg
concentration for PFOA+PFOS combined, the department shall include limitations and
conditions for PFAS in the reissued WPDES IP.
The department may require the generator to develop a sludge management plan to detail
PFAS sampling procedures per s. NR. 204.11, Wis. Adm. Code.
Note: If the generator is required to collect a PFAS sample in 2026 as part of the WPDES IP
application process that result may be used as the first monitoring event.
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5 Lagoons and/or Reedbeds Sewage Sludge PFAS Monitoring
Requirements
5.1 Sampling Point(s)
Sampling Point Designation
For WWTFs that utilize lagoons or reed beds as sewage sludge treatment processes,
monitoring shall occur from all lagoons or reed bed treatment between July 1, 2026, and June
30, 2027. After January 1, 2027, sewage sludge generators shall monitor at all Outfalls prior to
discharge of sewage sludge via land application, distribution to other WPDES facilities, or
disposal at licensed incinerator or licensed landfill. The generator shall refer to the WPDES IP
for the appropriate Outfall identification number(s) needed to complete electronic
Characteristic Report Form 3400-49.
5.1.1 Land Application of Sludge Containing PFAS
The sewage sludge generator shall monitor PFAS concentrations in the sewage sludge prior to
the sewage sludge being discharged from all Outfalls. The department recommends the land
application of sewage sludge be completed in a manner consistent with the most recent
version of the “Interim Strategy for Land Application of Biosolids and Industrial Sludges
containing PFAS” at: “Interim Strategy for Land Application of Biosolids and Industrial Sludges
containing PFAS”
(https://dnr.wisconsin.gov/sites/default/files/topic/PFAS/PFAS_BiosolidsInterimStrategy.pdf).
Note: The department intends to periodically review and update this interim strategy.
5.1.2 Monitoring Requirements
The generator shall comply with the following monitoring requirements.
Parameter Units Sample
Frequency
Sample
Type
Notes
Solids, Total Percent See Section
5.2.2
Composite
PFOA + PFOS µg /kg See Section
5.2.2
Calculated Report the sum of PFOA and PFOS.
Results greater than 20 μg/kg. See
Section 5.4.
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Parameter Units Sample
Frequency
Sample
Type
Notes
PFAS Dry Wt. µg/kg
See Section
5.2.2
Composite See Section 7.1 for Perfluoroalkyl
and Polyfluoroalkyl substances.
5.2 PFAS Monitoring Frequencies
5.2.1 Lagoon or Reed Bed: PFAS Monitoring Requirements Between July 1, 2026,
and June 30, 2027
At WWTFs that utilize lagoons or reed beds sewage sludge treatment processes, PFAS sewage
sludge monitoring shall occur from all lagoons or reed bed treatment between July 1, 2026, and
June 30, 2027.
5.2.2 Lagoon and Reed Bed Sewage Sludge Generators: PFAS Monitoring 2026 &
Subsequent Years
Each sewage sludge generator classified as a lagoon or reed bed storage facility shall:
1. Conduct PFAS sewage sludge monitoring from each sewage sludge Outfall from which
sewage sludge is discharged between July 1, 2026, and June 30, 2027. If no sewage sludge
discharge occurs between July 1, 2026, and June 30, 2027, the generator shall collect a
representative sample from the treatment processes no later than June 30, 2027.
Note: Additional PFAS monitoring may be necessary if the generator utilizes additional
unanticipated Outfalls. The generator may need to request additional Characteristic
Reports (Form 3400-49).
2. Conduct PFAS sewage sludge monitoring at each sewage sludge outfall from which sewage
sludge is discharged in subsequent calendar years beginning in 2027 and until the sewage
sludge generator is issued a WPDES IP with PFAS monitoring requirements.
5.3 Reporting PFAS Monitoring
When the sewage sludge generator is required to monitor PFAS from unanticipated Outfalls the
generator shall contact the assigned department compliance staff for additional Characteristic
Reports (Form 3400-49).
5.3.1 Reporting 2026 PFAS Monitoring Results
The 2026 PFAS sewage sludge laboratory reports shall be provided (by email) within 14 days of
receipt of laboratory results to both:
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1. DNRWYPFASSludgeMonitoring@wisconsin.gov
2. Assigned department compliance staff for the corresponding WPDES IP for the sewage
sludge generator.
5.4 Reporting PFOA + PFOS Concentrations That Exceed 20 μg/kg
Subsequent monitoring will continue per Section 5.2.2 unless the sum of the PFOA and PFOS
concentration values exceed 20 μg/kg. If the sum of the PFOA and PFOS concentration value is
above 20 μg/kg for any sampling event, the generator shall:
1. Notify the assigned department compliance staff within 5 business days of receiving the
sample results. Certify the monitoring data to the department via electronic Characteristic
Report (Form 3400-49) within 14 days.
2. Collect a new sample and retest the sewage sludge within 90 days of notification if the
value exceeds 20 μg/kg.
3. Report the second sample results within 14 days of receipt of the laboratory results. The
generator may need to contact the assigned department compliance staff to create an
additional Characteristic Report.
The department will initiate modification of the WPDES IP assigned to the generator if the
retest exceeds 20 μg/kg.
The department may request additional PFAS monitoring on a case-by-case basis if results
appear non-representative. If the average of at least two sample results exceeds 20 µg/kg
concentration for PFOA+PFOS combined, the department shall include limitations and
conditions for PFAS in the reissued WPDES IP.
The department may require the generator to develop a sludge management plan to detail
PFAS sampling procedures per s. NR. 204.11, Wis. Adm. Code.
Note: If the generator is required to collect a PFAS sample in 2026 as part of the WPDES IP
application process that result may be used as the first monitoring event.
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6 WPDES Permitted Contract Hauler PFAS Monitoring
Requirements
The generator shall comply with the following requirements.
6.1 Sampling Point(s)
Sampling Point Designation
Monitoring shall occur at all sewage sludge and mixed waste sewage sludge Outfalls prior to
discharge of sewage sludge via land application, distribution to other WPDES facilities, disposal
at a licensed incinerator or licensed landfill, except sewage sludge direct land application
Outfalls. The generator shall refer to the WPDES IP for the appropriate sampling point number
and sampling location.
Note: PFAS monitoring for municipal sewage sludge that is directly land applied is the
responsibility of the sewage sludge generator. WPDES permitted contract haulers are not
required to monitor direct land application sewage sludge outfalls. The department
recommends WPDES permitted contract haulers coordinate with WPDES GP and IP sewage
sludge generators prior to direct land applications to obtain PFAS laboratory results.
6.1.1 Land Application of Sludge Containing PFAS
The sewage sludge generator shall monitor PFAS concentrations in the sewage sludge prior to
the sewage sludge being discharged from all Outfalls. The department recommends the land
application of sewage sludge be completed in a manner consistent with the most recent
version of the “Interim Strategy for Land Application of Biosolids and Industrial Sludges
containing PFAS”
(https://dnr.wisconsin.gov/sites/default/files/topic/PFAS/PFAS_BiosolidsInterimStrategy.pdf).
Note: The department intends to periodically review and update this interim strategy.
6.1.2 Monitoring Requirements
The generator shall comply with the following monitoring requirements.
Parameter Units Sample
Frequency
Sample Type Notes
Solids, Total Percent Annual Composite
PFOA + PFOS µg /kg Annual
Calculated Report the sum of PFOA and PFOS.
Results greater than 20 μg/kg. See
Section 6.4
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Parameter Units Sample
Frequency
Sample Type Notes
PFAS Dry Wt. µg/kg
Annual
Composite See Section 7.1 for Perfluoroalkyl and
Polyfluoroalkyl substances.
6.2 PFAS Monitoring Frequencies
6.2.1 All Sewage Sludge Generators: PFAS Monitoring Requirements Between
July 1, 2026, and June 30, 2027
Each sewage sludge generator granted coverage under this GP shall conduct PFAS monitoring
for all sewage sludge Outfalls in which sludge is discharged between July 1, 2026, and June 30,
2027.
6.2.2 Sewage Sludge Generators: PFAS Monitoring 2026 & Subsequent Years
Each contract hauler identified as a sewage sludge generator shall:
1. Conduct PFAS sewage sludge monitoring from each mixed sewage sludge Outfall from
which sewage sludge is discharged between July 1, 2026, and June 30, 2027.
Note: Additional PFAS monitoring is required if the generator utilizes additional
unanticipated Outfalls. The generator must request additional Characteristic Reports
(Form 3400-49). See Section 6.3.1 and 6.3.2 for additional details.
2. Conduct annual PFAS sewage sludge monitoring at each mixed sewage sludge Outfall from
which sewage sludge is discharged in subsequent calendar years beginning in 2027, and
until this GP is discontinued and the sewage sludge generator is issued a WPDES IP with
PFAS monitoring requirements.
Note: The reissued WPDES IP may contain more stringent PFAS monitoring requirements
as needed.
6.3 Reporting PFAS Monitoring
When the sewage sludge generator is required to monitor PFAS from unanticipated Outfalls the
generator shall contact the assigned department compliance staff for reporting onto additional
Characteristic Reports (Form 3400-49).
6.3.1 Reporting 2026 PFAS Monitoring Results
The 2026 PFAS sewage sludge laboratory reports shall be provided (by email) within 14 days of
receipt of laboratory results to both:
1. DNRWYPFASSludgeMonitoring@wisconsin.gov
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2. Assigned department compliance staff for the corresponding WPDES IP for the sewage
sludge generator.
6.3.2 Reporting 2027 and Subsequent Years PFAS Monitoring Results
Annual Characteristic Reports (Form 3400-49): The reports for the PFAS monitoring results will
be created for sewage sludge generators that have coverage under this GP. These forms will be
created for 2027 and subsequent years. Sewage sludge generators shall complete the
appropriate Characteristic Reports (Form 3400-49).
Laboratory reports: Laboratory results shall be provided (by email) to both:
1. DNRWYPFASSludgeMonitoring@wisconsin.gov
2. Assigned department compliance staff for the corresponding WPDES IP for the sewage
sludge generator.
6.4 Reporting PFOA + PFOS Concentrations That Exceed 20 μg/kg
Subsequent monitoring will continue annually unless the sum of the PFOA and PFOS
concentration values exceed 20 μg/kg. If the sum of the PFOA and PFOS concentration value is
above 20 μg/kg for any sampling event, the generator shall:
1. Notify the assigned department compliance staff within 5 business days of receiving the
sample results.
2. Certify the monitoring data to the department via electronic Characteristic Report (Form
3400-49) within 14 days.
3. Collect a new sample and retest the sewage sludge within 90 days of notification if the
value exceeds 20 μg/kg.
4. Report the second sample results within 14 days of receipt of the laboratory results. The
generator may need to contact the assigned department compliance staff to create an
additional Characteristic Report.
The department will initiate modification of the WPDES IP assigned to the generator if the
retest exceeds 20 μg/kg.
The department may request additional PFAS monitoring on a case-by-case basis if results
appear non-representative. If the average of at least two sample results exceeds 20 µg/kg
concentration for PFOA+PFOS combined, the department shall include limitations and
conditions for PFAS in the reissued WPDES IP.
The department may require the generator to develop a sludge management plan to detail
PFAS sampling procedures per s. NR. 204.11, Wis. Adm. Code.
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Note: If the generator is required to collect a PFAS sample in 2026 as part of the WPDES IP
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7 General PFAS Conditions
Sampling shall occur for the perfluoroalkyl and polyfluoroalkyl compounds (PFAS) listed in the
table below and as indicated in the sampling point sections above. Monitoring shall occur at
each sample point where sewage sludge is generated regardless of the end use (i.e. land
applied, hauled to another facility, or landfilled).
7.1 Perfluoroalkyl and Polyfluoroalkyl Substances
PERFLUOROALKYLCARBOXILIC Acids (PFCAs)
PFBA Perfluorobutanoic acid
PFPeA Perfluoropentanoic acid
PFHxA Perfluorohexanoic acid
PFHpA Perfluoroheptanoic acid
PFOA Perfluorooctanoic acid
PFNA Perfluorononanoic acid
PFDA Perfluorodecanoic acid
PFUnA Perfluoroundecanoic acid
PFDoA Perfluorododecanoic acid
PFTrDA Perfluorotridecanoic acid
PFTeDA Perfluorotetradecanoic acid
PERFLUOROALKYLSULFONIC Acids (PFSAs)
PFBS Perfluorobutane sulfonic acid
PFPeS Perfluroropentane sulfonic acid
PFHxS Perfluorohexane sulfonic acid
PFHpS Perfluoroheptane sulfonic acid
PFOS Perfluorooctane sulfonic acid
PFNS Perfluorononane sulfonic acid
PFDS Perfluorodecane sulfonic acid
PFDoS Perfluorododecane sulfonic acid
TELOMER SULFONIC Acids
4:2FTSA 1H,1H,2H,2H-Perfluorohexane sulfonic acid
6:2FTSA 1H,1H,2H,2H-Perfluorooctane sulfonic acid
8:2FTSA 1H,1H,2H,2H-Perfluorodecane sulfonic acid
PERFLUOROOCTANCESULFONAMIDES (FOSAs)
PFOSA Perfluorooctane sulfonamide
NMeFOSA N-Methyl perfluoroocatane sulfonamide
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NEtFOSA N-Ethyl perfluorooctane sulfonamide
PERFLUOROOCTANCESULFONAMIDOACETIC Acids
NMeFOSAA N-Methyl perfluorooctane sulfonamidoacetic acid
NEtFOSAA N-Ethyl perfluorooctane sulfonamidoacetic acid
NATIVE PERFLUOROOCTANCESULFONAMIDOETHANOLS (FOSEs)
NMeFOSE N-Methyl perfluorooctane sulfonamideoethanol
NEtFOSE N-Ethyl perfluorooctane sulfonamidoethanol
PERFLUOROALKYLETHERCARBOXYLIC Acids (PFECAs)
HFPO-DA Hexafluoropropylene oxide dimer acid
ADONA 4,8-dioxa-3H-perfluorononanoic acid
PFMPA Perfluoro-3-methoxypropanoic acid
PFMBA Perfluoro-4-methoxybutanoic acid
NFDHA Nonafluoro-3,6-dioxaheptaoic acid
CHLORO-PERFLUOROALKYLSULFONATE
9Cl-PF3ONS 9-chloroehexadecafluoro-3-oxanone-1-sulfonic acid
11Cl-PF3OUdS 11-chloroelcosafluoro-3-oxaundecane-1-sulfonic acid
PFEESA Perfluroro(2-ethoxyethane)sulfonic acid
TELOMER SULFONIC Acids
3:3FTCA 3-Perfluoropropyl propanoic acid
5:3FTCA 2H,2H,3H,3H-Perfluorooctanoic acid
7:3FTCA 3-Perfluoroheptyl propanoic acid
Note: If WDNR Laboratory Certification removes a particular compound from the reporting list
above and upon receiving written communication from the department to that effect, reporting
for that compound is no longer required.
7.2 Sludge Sampling
The sewage sludge generator shall complete and certify the Characteristic Report (Form 3400-
49) within 14 days of receipt of the laboratory results.
Note: As part of this GP the department has created a dedicated Characteristic Report (Form
3400-49) to record all PFAS sewage sludge monitoring results. This form identifies the due date
of January 31 following the year of analysis. The requirement to complete and certify the form
within 14 days of receipt of PFAS laboratory results supersedes the date listed on the form. The
sewage sludge generator may request additional Characteristic Reports to record PFAS
monitoring results.
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Representative sludge samples shall be collected at each Outfall. The liquid sludge
storage/digesters should be thoroughly mixed prior to sampling. Cake sludge samples should
consist of seven equal size discrete samples and be collected from different areas and depths,
then composited into one sample for laboratory analysis. The department may require
representative sampling procedures to be detailed in a sludge management plan pursuant to s.
NR 204.11, Wis. Adm. Code.
Note: If additional equipment is used for collecting sewage sludge samples (i.e., shovels,
compositing buckets, bottles, etc.), then a one-time equipment blank is recommended to be
collected with the first sample. An equipment blank sample is collected by passing laboratory
verified PFAS-free water over or through field sampling equipment before the collection of a
representative sludge sample. The equipment blank result shall be reported on the
Characteristic Report (Form 3400-49) in the comment section when reporting PFAS
concentrations in the sludge.
The generator shall use the following convention when reporting sludge monitoring results:
Pollutant concentrations less than the limit of detection shall be reported as < (less than) the
value of the limit of detection. For example, if a substance is not detected at a detection limit of
1.0 mg/kg, report the pollutant concentration as < 1.0 mg/kg.
7.3 Sludge Testing Procedures
The laboratory performing the analysis on any samples shall be certified for the applicable PFAS
compounds in the solids matrix by the Wisconsin Laboratory Certification Program established
under s. 299.11, Wis. Stats., and in accordance with s. NR 149.41, Wis. Adm. Code. The
department may reject any sample results if results are produced by a laboratory that is not in
compliance with certification requirements under ch. NR 149, Wis. Adm. Code. A list of DNR
accredited laboratories is found in PFAS Lab Analysis in Wisconsin
“https://dnr.wisconsin.gov/topic/PFAS/Labs.html”
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8 Standard Requirements
The conditions in ss. NR 205.07(1), NR 205.07(3), and NR 205.08(3), Wis. Adm. Code and 40 CFR
122 are included by reference in this permit. Some of these requirements are outlined in the
Standard Requirements section of this permit. Requirements not specifically outlined in the
Standard Requirements can be found in ss. NR 205.07(1), 205.07(3), and NR 205.08, Wis. Adm.
Code and 40 CFR 122.
8.1 Monitoring, Reporting, and Record Keeping Requirements
8.1.1 Sampling and Testing Procedures
The permittee shall take samples and measurements that are representative of the volume and
nature of the monitored discharge at points specified in the permit using sample types
specified in the permit. The permittee shall also follow the effluent flow measurement and
sample collection procedures in ch. NR 218, Wis. Adm. Code.
Samples collected under this permit shall be tested for the parameters listed in this permit and
follow approved test methods and procedures specified in ch. NR 219, Wis. Adm. Code. If the
required level cannot be met by any of the methods available in ch. NR 219, Wis. Adm. Code,
then the method with the lowest limit of detection shall be selected. Additional test procedures
may be specified in the permit.
8.1.2 Laboratory Certification or Registration
Samples collected under this permit shall be tested and analyzed by a laboratory certified or
registered under ch. NR 149, Wis. Adm. Code. A list of Wisconsin DNR accredited laboratories
can be found in the Certified Lab List (https://dnr.wisconsin.gov/topic/labCert/certified-lab-lists).
8.1.3 Recording of Results
The permittee shall maintain records which provide the following information for each effluent
measurement or sample taken:
1. The date, exact place, method, and time of sampling or measurements;
2. The individual who performed the sampling or measurements;
3. The date the analysis was performed;
4. The individual who performed the analysis;
5. The analytical techniques or methods used; and
6. The results of the analysis.
8.1.4 Reporting of Monitoring Results
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The permittee shall submit wastewater discharge monitoring data as required by Sections 4, 5
and 6 on an electronic Characteristics Report (Form 3400-49) in accordance with s. NR
205.07(1)(r), Wis. Adm. Code upon the Effective Date of this general permit. The form is
available through the DNR Switchboard: https://dnr.wisconsin.gov/topic/Switchboard. The
forms are due 14 days following lab notification. The form shall be submitted to the
department regardless of whether or not there is a discharge during any report frequency.
Paper copies are no longer accepted.
To access the forms, the permittee must have a MyWisconsin ID and request access for each
facility for which they intend to submit data. The Switchboard can be used to create a
MyWisconsin ID and register with contact information and user roles. If the permittee already
has a MyWisconsin ID, then they do not need to create a new one. However, they must still
request access to each facility for which they intend to submit data.
8.1.5 More Frequent Monitoring
As specified in s. NR 205.07(1)(r), Wis. Adm. Code if the permittee monitors any parameter more
frequently than required by the permit using test procedures specified in chs. NR 204 or NR
219, Wis. Adm. Code or as specified in the permit, the results of this monitoring shall be
included in the calculation and reporting of the data submitted in the discharge monitoring
report.
8.1.6 Records Retention
The permittee shall retain records of all monitoring information, including daily logs, calibration
and maintenance records, original strip chart recordings for continuous monitoring
instrumentation, copies of all reports required by the permit, and records of all data used to
complete the application for the permit for a period of at least 3 years from the date of the
sample, measurement, report or application. All pertinent sludge information, including permit
application information and other documents specified in the permit or ch. NR 214, Wis. Adm.
Code, shall be retained for a minimum of 5 years.
8.1.7 Other Information
When a permittee becomes aware that it failed to submit any relevant facts in a notice of intent
or submitted incorrect information in a notice of intent or in any report to the department, it
shall promptly submit such facts or correct information to the department.
8.2 General Conditions for General Permits
8.2.1 Signatory Requirement
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All permit notices of intent, reports, and other information requested by the department shall
be signed by a responsible executive or municipal officer, manager, partner, or proprietor as
specified in s. 283.37(3), Wis. Stats., or a duly authorized representative of the officer, manager
partner or proprietor that has been delegated signature authority pursuant to s. NR
205.07(1)(g)2, Wis. Adm. Code.
8.2.2 Delegation of Signature Authority
The permittee must submit a completed Delegation of Signature Authority (DSA, Form 3400-
220) or equivalent to the department for a duly authorized representative to submit specific
permit documents on the behalf of the responsible executive or municipal officer, manager,
partner, or proprietor of a permitted discharge. A responsible executive or municipal officer,
manager, partner, or proprietor can only delegate signature authority to a duly authorized
representative if that person is responsible for the overall operation of the facility or activity
regulated by this general permit. The permittee shall specify the name of the individual or the
employment position that has the signature authority and responsibility on the DSA. The
permittee must submit an updated DSA to the department with the NOI unless a DSA was
previously submitted to the department or together with the submittal of any required
documents. If there are any changes to this request, the permittee shall submit a new DSA to
the department.
Note: The DSA (Form 3400-220) is available at Wastewater General Permits
(https://dnr.wisconsin.gov/topic/Wastewater/GeneralPermits.html).
8.2.3 Permit Coverage Transfers
A permit is not transferable to any person except after notice to the department. Permittees
that wish to transfer general permit coverage to a new permittee must submit a Transfer of
Coverage (TOC, Form 3400-222) to the department. The TOC must be submitted at least 30 days
in advance of the proposed transfer date. All TOCs shall be completed by both the existing and
new permittees, including the “Certification & Signature” section, and sent via mail or email to
the department. The department will then send a letter to the existing permittee stating that
their coverage is terminated under this general permit.
If the quality or quantity of the discharge has not changed at the facility, the department will
send a letter of determination that grants coverage to the new permittee under this general
permit. If there have been significant changes at the permitted facility, the new permittee shall
submit a new eNOI to the department.
Note: The TOC (Form 3400-222) is available at Wastewater General Permits
(https://dnr.wisconsin.gov/topic/Wastewater/GeneralPermits.html).
8.2.4 Permit Coverage Terminations
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Permittees that wish to terminate their general permit coverage must submit an electronic
Notice of Termination (eNOT) to the department. All eNOTs must be completed by the
permittee or duly authorized representative including the “Certification & Signature” section
and submitted to the department via the online Water Permit Applications system. The
department will then send a termination letter to the permittee stating that their coverage is
terminated under this general permit.
Note: The eNOT is available at the department’s ePermitting website available via Water Permit
Applications (https://dnr.wisconsin.gov/permits/water).
8.2.5 Continuation of an Expired General Permit
If a permittee submitted a complete and timely eNOI to be covered by this general permit, all
conditions of an expired general permit shall continue to apply until the effective date of a new
general permit.
8.2.6 Duty to Comply
The permittee shall comply with all conditions of the permit. Any permit noncompliance is a
violation of the permit and is grounds for enforcement action, permit coverage termination, or
denial of reapplying for permit coverage. If a permittee violates any terms of the permit, the
permittee is subject to the penalties established in ch. 283, Wis. Stats.
8.2.7 Property Rights
The permit does not convey any property rights of any sort or any exclusive privilege. The
permit does not authorize any injury or damage to private property, invasion of personal rights,
or any infringement of federal, state or local laws or regulations.
8.2.8 Inspection and Entry
The permittee shall allow an authorized representative of the department, upon the
presentation of credentials, to:
1. Enter the permittee's premises where a regulated facility or activity is located or conducted,
or where records are required under the conditions of the permit;
2. Have access to and copy, at reasonable times, any records that are required under the
conditions of the permit;
3. Inspect at reasonable times any facilities, equipment (including monitoring and control
equipment), practices or operations regulated or required under the permit; and
4. Sample or monitor at reasonable times, for the purposes of assuring permit compliance,
any substances or parameters at any location.
8.2.9 Duty to Mitigate
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The permittee shall take all reasonable steps to minimize or prevent the likelihood of any
adverse impacts to public health, the waters of the state, or the environment resulting from
noncompliance with the permit.
8.2.10 Duty to Provide Information
The permittee shall furnish the department, within a reasonable time, any information which
the department may request to determine whether cause exists for modifying, terminating,
suspending, revoking, or reissuing the permit or to determine compliance with the permit. The
permittee shall give advance notice to the department of any planned changes in the permitted
facility or activity which may result in noncompliance with permit requirements. The permittee
shall also furnish the department, upon request, copies of records required to be kept by the
permittee.
8.2.11 Need to Halt or Reduce Activity Not a Defense
It is not a defense for a permittee in an enforcement action to claim that it would have been
necessary to halt or reduce the permitted activity to maintain compliance with the conditions of
the permit.
8.3 System Operating Requirements
8.3.1 Proper Operation and Maintenance
The permittee shall at all times properly operate and maintain all facilities and systems of
treatment and control which are installed or used by the permittee to achieve compliance with
the conditions of the permit. Proper operation and maintenance includes effective
performance, adequate funding, adequate operator staffing and training as required in ch. NR
114, Wis. Adm. Code, and adequate laboratory and process controls, including appropriate
quality assurance procedures. This provision requires the operation of back-up or auxiliary
facilities or similar systems only when necessary to achieve compliance with the conditions of
the permit.
8.3.2 Noncompliance and Other Reporting
The permittee shall report the following types of noncompliance by a telephone call to the
department's regional office within 24 hours after becoming aware of the noncompliance:
1. Any noncompliance which may endanger health or the environment;
2. Any violation of an effluent limitation resulting from a bypass;
3. Any violation of an effluent limitation resulting from an upset; and
4. Any violation of a maximum discharge limitation for any of the pollutants listed by the
department in the permit.
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A written report describing the noncompliance shall also be submitted to the department as
directed in the Summary of Reports Due within 5 days after the permittee becomes aware of
the noncompliance. The written report shall contain a description of the noncompliance and its
cause; the period of noncompliance, including exact dates and times; the steps taken or
planned to reduce, eliminate and prevent reoccurrence of the noncompliance; and if the
noncompliance has not been corrected, the length of time it is expected to continue.
A scheduled bypass approved by the department as specified in s. NR 205.07(1)(u)2., Wis. Adm.
Code, shall not be subject to the reporting required under this section.
8.3.3 Bypass
Except for a controlled diversion as specified in s. NR 205.07(1)(v), Wis. Adm. Code, any bypass is
prohibited, and the department may take enforcement action against a permittee for such
occurrences under s. 283.89, Wis. Stats. The department may approve a bypass if the permittee
demonstrates all the following conditions apply:
1. The bypass was unavoidable to prevent loss of life, personal injury, or severe property
damage.
2. There were no feasible alternatives to the bypass, such as the use of auxiliary treatment
facilities or adequate back-up equipment, retention of untreated wastes, reduction of
inflow and infiltration, or maintenance during normal periods of equipment downtime. This
condition is not satisfied if adequate back-up equipment should have been installed in the
exercise of reasonable engineering judgment to prevent a bypass which occurred during
normal periods of equipment downtime or preventative maintenance. When evaluating
feasibility of alternatives, the department may consider factors such as technical
achievability, costs and affordability of implementation, and risks to public health, the
environment and, where the permittee is a municipality, the welfare of the community
served.
3. The bypass was reported in accordance with the ‘Noncompliance Reporting’ section of this
permit.
8.3.4 Removed Substances
Solids, sludges, filter backwash or other pollutants removed from or resulting from treatment
or control of wastewaters or intake waters shall be stored and disposed of in a manner to
prevent any pollutant from the materials from entering the waters of the state. Land disposal
or application of treatment plant solids and sludges shall be at a site or operation licensed by
the department under chs. NR 500 to 538, Wis. Adm. Code or chs. NR 660 to 670, Wis. Adm.
Code or in accordance with ch. NR 204 or 214, Wis. Adm. Code.
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8.3.5 Spill Reporting
The permittee shall notify the department in accordance with ch. NR 706 (formerly NR 158), Wis.
Adm. Code, in the event that a spill or accidental release of any material or substance results in
the discharge of pollutants to the waters of the state at a rate or concentration greater than the
effluent limitations established in the permit, or the spill or accidental release of the material is
unregulated in the permit, unless the spill or release of pollutants has been reported to the
department under this section.
Note: Section 292.11(2)(a), Wis. Stats., requires any person who possesses or controls a
hazardous substance or who causes the discharge of a hazardous substance to notify the
department immediately of any discharge not authorized by the permit. The discharge of a
hazardous substance that is not authorized by this permit or that violates this permit may be a
hazardous substance spill. To report a hazardous substance spill, call DNR's 24-hour HOTLINE
at 1-800-943-0003.
8.3.6 Planned Changes
In accordance with ss. 283.31(4)(b) and 283.59(1), Wis. Stats., the permittee shall report to the
department any facility expansion, production increase or process modifications which will
result in new, different, or increased discharges of pollutants. The report shall either be a new
general permit notice of intent or, if the new discharge will not violate the effluent limitations of
the general permit, a written notice of the new, different or increased discharge. The notice
shall contain a description of the new activities, an estimate of the new, different, or increased
discharge of pollutants, and a description of the effect of the new or increased discharge on
existing waste treatment facilities. Following receipt of this report, the department may modify
the general permit coverage letter to specify any discharges of pollutants not previously
covered by the general permit.
8.3.7 Duty to Halt or Reduce Activity
Upon failure or impairment of treatment facility operation, the permittee shall, to the extent
necessary to maintain compliance with its permit, curtail production or wastewater discharges
or both until the treatment facility operations are restored or an alternative method of
treatment is provided.
8.3.8 Enforcement
Any violation of this permit is enforceable under ss. 283.89 and 283.91, Wis. Stats.
8.3.9 Permit as Enforcement Shield
Compliance with a permit during its term constitutes compliance for purposes of enforcement
with 33 USC 1311, 1312, 1316, 1317, 1328, and 1345 (a) and (b), except for any toxic effluent
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standard or prohibition, and standards for sewage sludge use or disposal. If a new or revised
toxic effluent standard or toxic prohibition becomes effective during the term of the permit, the
permittee may be subject to enforcement action if the discharge exceeds the new or revised
effluent standard for the toxic pollutant even though the discharge is in compliance with the
existing permit. The permittee may also be subject to enforcement action standards for sewage
sludge use or disposal. However, a permit may be modified, revoked and reissued, or
terminated during its term for cause as set forth in ch. 283, Wis. Stats., and ch. NR 203, Wis.
Adm. Code.
8.3.10 Severability
The provisions of this permit are severable, and if any provisions of this permit or the
application of any provision of this permit to any circumstance is held invalid, the application of
such provision to other circumstances and the remainder of this permit, shall not be affected
thereby.
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9 Summary of Reports Due and Actions
FOR INFORMATIONAL PURPOSES ONLY
Description Date
Laboratory Report: Calendar Year 2026 and Subsequent Years
14 days after
receiving PFAS
laboratory results
Characteristic Report (Form 3400-49): Calendar Year 2027 and
Subsequent Years.
14 days after
receiving PFAS
laboratory results
Exceedance Notification: Required when PFOA+PFOS exceeds
20 µg/kg
5 days after receiving
PFAS laboratory
results.
Sewage Sludge Retest: Required when PFOA+PFOS exceeds
20 µg/kg
Retest within 90 days
after receiving initial
PFAS laboratory
results.
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Appendix A
Below is the table of all major municipal dischargers in the State of Wisconsin.
Note: At the time of this WPDES GP effective date, some facilities included on the list may have
been modified or reissued to include sewage sludge PFAS monitoring requirements in the
WPDES IP.
WPDES IP Number Facility Name
0022144-10-0 Antigo City Of
0023221-09-0 Appleton Wastewater Treatment Facility
0023230-11-0 Arcadia Wastewater Treatment Facility
0030767-10-0 Ashland Sewage Utility
0020605-10-0 Baraboo Wastewater Treatment Facility
0023345-10-0 Beaver Dam Wastewater Treatment Facility
0023370-10-4 Beloit Wastewater Treatment Facility
0023469-10-1 Brookfield, City Of
0022926-10-2 Burlington Water Pollution Control
0020222-10-0 Cedarburg Wastewater Treatment Facility
0023604-10-0 Chippewa Falls WWTP
0021008-10-1 Columbus Wastewater Treatment Facility
0032026-09-0 Delafield Hartland Water Pollution Control Commission
0023850-10-0 Eau Claire Wastewater Treatment Facility
0023990-09-0 Fond Du Lac WTRRF
0036021-08-0 Fontana Walworth Water Pollution Control Commission
0022489-11-0 Fort Atkinson Wastewater Treatment Facility
0024686-09-0 Fox West Regional Sewerage Commission
0020184-11-0 Grafton Water & Wastewater Utility
0065251-02-1 Green Bay Metropolitan Sewerage District Combined
0020192-10-0 Hartford Water Pollution Control Facility
0031232-10-0 Heart Of The Valley Metro Sewerage District
0024279-10-1 Hudson Wastewater Treatment Facility
0021806-08-0 Jackson Wastewater Treatment Plant
0030350-09-2 Janesville Wastewater Utility
0024333-10-0 Jefferson Wastewater Treatment Facility
0028703-11-1 Kenosha Wastewater Treatment Facility
0020141-10-0 Kiel Wastewater Treatment Facility
0029581-10-0 La Crosse City
WPDES Permit No. WI-0012345-01-0
PFAS Monitoring for Sewage Sludge (Biosolids) Generators
36
0021130-10-0 Lake Geneva Wastewater Treatment Plt
0031194-10-1 Lake Mills Wastewater Treatment Facility
0024597-09-2 Madison Metropolitan Sewerage District WWTF
0024601-10-0 Manitowoc Wastewater Treatment Facility
0026182-10-0 Marinette Wastewater Utility
0021024-09-1 Marshfield Wastewater Treatment Facility
0024643-11-0 Mayville Wastewater Treatment Facility
0024708-10-1 Menomonie Wastewater Treatment Facility
0020150-11-0 Merrill City Of
0036820-04-0 Milwaukee Metro Sew Dist Combined
0020362-09-2 Monroe Wastewater Treatment Facility
0020265-10-0 Mukwonago Wastewater Treatment Plant
0026085-10-0 Neenah Menasha Sewerage Commission WWTF
0024929-10-0 New London Wastewater Treatment Facility
0031470-08-1 Norway Tn Sanitary District 1 WWTF
0021181-10-0 Oconomowoc Wastewater Treatment Plnt
0020681-09-0 Oregon Wastewater Treatment Facility
0025038-10-1 Oshkosh Wastewater Treatment Plant
0030651-09-1 Peshtigo Wastewater Treatment Facility
0020435-10-1 Platteville Wastewater Treatment Facility
0027995-11-0 Plover Wastewater Treatment Facility
0030031-08-1 Plymouth Utilities WWTF
0020460-09-0 Port Washington WWTF
0020427-11-1 Portage Wastewater Treatment Facility
0020257-09-0 Prairie Du Chien Wastewater Treatment Facility
0025194-10-0 Racine Wastewater Utility
0020371-10-1 Reedsburg Wastewater Treatment Facility
0020044-10-0 Rhinelander City Of
0035581-08-0 Rib Mountain Metro Sewerage District WWTF
0021865-10-0 Rice Lake Utilities City Of
0020109-10-0 Richland Center Wastewater Treatment Facility
0021032-09-1 Ripon Wastewater Treatment Facility
0029394-11-0 River Falls Municipal Utility WWTF
0031496-08-0 Salem Lakes, Village - Salem WWTP
0021555-11-0 Saukville Village Sewer Utility
0025411-10-0 Sheboygan Wastewater Treatment Plant
WPDES Permit No. WI-0012345-01-0
PFAS Monitoring for Sewage Sludge (Biosolids) Generators
37
0020290-10-0 Slinger Wastewater Treatment Facility
0028819-09-1 South Milwaukee Wastewater Treat Facility
0020737-10-0 Sparta Wastewater Treatment Facility
0029572-10-0 Stevens Point Wastewater Treatment Facility
0020338-09-0 Stoughton Wastewater Treatment Facility
0021113-11-0 Sturgeon Bay Utilities Wastewater Treatment Facility
0020478-11-0 Sun Prairie Wastewater Treatment Facility
0025593-09-0 Superior Sewage Disposal System
0020559-09-0 Sussex Wastewater Treatment Facility
0021318-09-0 Tomah Wastewater Treatment Facility
0021695-10-0 Twin Lakes Wastewater Treatment Fac
0026590-10-0 Two Rivers Wastewater Treatment Facility
0028291-10-0 Union Grove Village
0031461-08-0 Walworth County Metro
0028541-09-3 Watertown Wastewater Treatment Facility
0029971-10-0 Waukesha City
0030490-08-0 Waupaca Wastewater Treatment Facility
0022772-10-2 Waupun Wastewater Treatment Facility
0025739-09-2 Wausau Water Works Ww Treatment Facility
0025763-11-0 West Bend City
0028754-10-0 Western Racine County Sewerage District
0020001-10-2 Whitewater Wastewater Treatment Facil
0031402-08-1 Wi Dells Lk Delton Sewerage Commission WWTF
0025844-10-1 Wisconsin Rapids WWTF
0028452-09-0 Wolf Treatment Plant
Source: Village of Sister Bay website. First collected Oct 10, 2026.