Wastewater Committee — Agenda packet

VILLAGE OF EPHRAIM FOUNDED 1853 VILLAGE OF EPHRAIM FOUNDED 1853 Was tewater Committee Agenda Monday, June 1st, 2026, 9:00 AM Village Hall 9996 Water Street NOTE: This Meeting of the Village Wastewater Committee will also be held via teleconferencing. It will be available to the public to attend in person or by computer, phone, tablet, or dial-in. Connection information is included below in this notice. 1. Call to order 2. Changes in Agenda 3. Previous minutes May 11th, 2026 4. Visitors’ comments 5. Ephraim Wastewater Operator in Charge Report. 6. Discussion and consideration of the 2025 WI DNR eCMAR report. 7. Discussion and consideration of resolution 02-2026 - Wisconsin Department of Natural Resources, Wisc. Admin. Code NR 208 – Compliance Maintenance Resolution. 8. Visitors’ comments 9. New business for next meeting 10. Adjournment WW Meeting Jun 1, 2026, 9:00 – 11:00 A M (America/Chicago) Please join my meeting from your computer, tablet or smartphone. htt ps://meet.goto.com/701935477 Y ou can also dial in using your phone. Access Code: 701-935-477 United States: +1 (571) 317-3122 *It is possible that a quorum of the Village Board or other Village Committees may be present at the meeting. However, no action will be taken by any other Board or Committee unless specifically noticed. Date 5/29/2026 X Village Administrative Office X Visitors’ Center X Post Office X Website www.ephraim-wisconsin.com X Emailed to WDOR/Peninsula Pulse Andrea Collak, Clerk Kim Roberts, Deputy Clerk Wastewater Committee Minutes Monday, May 11, 2026, 9:00 AM Present: Karen McMurtry- Chair, Rick Hoyerman, Bruce Nelson, Jim Peterman Absent: Dennis Jewell Staff: Brad Rasmusson – Wastewater Manager/Operator in Charge, Kim Roberts – Deputy Clerk/Utility Clerk, Brent Bristol-Administrator Online: Andrea Collak – Clerk/Treasurer, Daniel Oakley – Wastewater Operator 1. Call to order: The meeting was called to order by Chair - McMurtry and a quorum was present for this meeting. 2. Changes in Agenda: None 3. Previous minutes – Minutes from April 6, 2026 Peterman moved, McMurtry seconded to approve April 6, 2026, meeting minutes as presented, all ayes, and the motion carried. 4. Visitors’ comments: None 5. Ephraim Plant Manager Report: Rasmusson reviewed the WW, WWT, and SS OIC reports as included in the agenda packet. Wastewater duties were completed according to schedule. Rasmusson noted that the Wastewater Department installed UV system and started up without any issues. They set up trash pump at lift 1 in preparation for possible backups due to high flows during rain and snow melting. Fortunately, they never used it. We did have 345,000 gallons flow through the plant within a 24-hour period. They spent several days looking for sources of infiltration. Great Lakes TV & Seal came on-site for two days with their camera truck. 5 leaking manholes were found, 4 have been repaired already, 1 sump pump connected to the sewer which has been shut off, and about 6 cracked or broken laterals. Rasmusson has been in contact with most of them and repairs are in the process. The sewer flushing was completed. They will be scheduling the lift stations cleaning. They sent out all the required effluent samples for our discharge permit renewal and will hopefully finish the renewal process soon. Also, annual sludge characteristics test along with PFAS test required by Sturgeon Bay for their permit renewal. Ephraim Well Water Testing: Year to Date Number of Water Tests: 147 304 In-House Bacteria: 107 262 Clean Water Testing: 40 42 Ephraim Septage Service: Year to Date Holding Tank Pump Outs: 4 9 Septic Pump Outs/Inspections: Emergency Call Ins: VILLAGE OF EPHRAIM FOUNDED 1853 Wastewater Committee Minutes May 11, 2026 Page 2 of 5 6. Discussion regarding residential REU rate structure McMurtry introduced this agenda item by acknowledging the extensive work that had been put into the analysis and invited Deputy Clerk Kim Roberts to present the proposed residential REU rate structure framework to the committee. Deputy Clerk Roberts opened by framing the discussion as a starting point for conversation, emphasizing that the committee was not yet talking about rates — only about the methodology for assigning Residential Equivalency Units (REUs). She explained that the current system assigns flat 1 REU to all residential properties in the Village, based on an assumed 300 gallons per day, regardless of home size. After months of research and analysis, she concluded that this approach no longer reflects equitable service access across the Village's varying residential properties. Roberts presented the proposed methodology, which is grounded in Wisconsin Standardized Plumbing Code SPS 383 — the same code used to design on-site wastewater systems. Under this standard, flow is calculated at 150 gallons per day per bedroom, based on the assumption of two occupants per bedroom, each averaging 50 gallons per day, with a 1.5 safety factor applied. Using this methodology, the existing 300 gallons per day baseline was determined to be appropriate only for 1- to 2-bedroom homes — meaning the current flat-rate assignment has likely been under-assigning REUs for larger properties for years. Roberts described the extensive database that had been constructed to support this work, drawing on the municipal assessor's records, property files, real estate listings, short-term rental license applications, and plan committee records — including, in some cases, building plans reviewed to confirm bedroom counts. She noted with some humor that the resulting binder was "too heavy" to bring to the meeting. Proposed Rate Structure The proposed framework assigns REUs on a sliding scale, increasing by one-half REU with each additional bedroom beyond the first two: • 1–2 bedrooms (or studio): 1.0 REU / 300 gallons per day • 3 bedrooms: 1.5 REUs / 450 gallons per day • 4 bedrooms: 2.0 REUs / 600 gallons per day • And so on, with each additional bedroom adding 0.5 REU Roberts presented sample comparisons using Water Street properties, illustrating current versus proposed REU assignments alongside current and projected quarterly and annual billing at the existing rate of $150 per REU, along with the resulting percentage change. Multiple Structures and Condo Associations Roberts addressed how properties with multiple structures would be handled: each structure on a parcel would receive its own REU assignment based on its bedroom count, and those would be totaled for the parcel. She illustrated an example where one structure had three bedrooms (1.5 Wastewater Committee Minutes May 11, 2026 Page 3 of 5 REUs) and a second had two bedrooms (1.0 REU), yielding a combined parcel assignment of 2.5 REUs. She also presented an example of a condominium association that had historically been assigned a blended REU figure of 6.46 REUs, whereas under the proposed framework, each individual unit within the association would be assigned its own REU based on bedroom count. Roberts noted that in the past, similar properties had been handled inconsistently, and the new framework would create uniformity across the board. The discussion that followed was substantive and largely supportive of the proposed approach. Peterman expressed strong enthusiasm, noting that a well-classified, data-driven system eliminates the need for subjective annual catch-up and ensures that every property owner pays a fair share. He acknowledged the real-world complexity of the issue, sharing that he had even fielded inquiries from property owners wishing to run sewer lines to garages with upstairs bedrooms — a scenario that carries significant compliance implications. He stressed that with a defensible, standardized system in place, the committee need not apologize for rate changes: "If we're behind on our schedule, then this is what you have to pay." Hoyerman thanked Roberts for the work, characterizing it as "way above and beyond," and then raised a series of clarifying questions. Hoyerman asked how zero-bedroom structures (e.g., sheds or garages connected to sewer) would be handled; Roberts confirmed that the defining factor is whether the structure is connected to the sewer system — if connected, it receives at minimum a 1 REU assignment. Hoyerman then asked how bedroom counts would be determined and verified. Roberts explained that the assessor assigns bedroom counts during property valuation, often estimating from exterior square footage, but that her research process had involved a back- and-forth exchange with the assessor, in many cases updating his records based on STR license applications, personal property files, and real estate listings. Hoyerman acknowledged that disputes from homeowners who disagree with their bedroom count would ultimately be a matter for the homeowner to resolve with the assessor. He concluded by asking whether Roberts had encountered any rate structures in her research that used a declining marginal increment — where, for example, the value assigned per additional bedroom decreases at higher counts. Roberts indicated she had not seen any such models; she emphasized that the goal is to ensure sufficient revenue to meet the financial demands of the treatment facility, and that flat incremental increases are the prevailing approach. Nelson raised the question of seasonality, noting that many homes in Ephraim are seasonal-use properties. McMurtry confirmed that the village's ordinance already addresses this and that seasonal-use objections had previously been raised and addressed — the connection to the system is the determining factor, not frequency of use. Nelson also asked where the 150 gallons per day per bedroom figure originated. Roberts confirmed it derives from Wisconsin Standardized Plumbing Code SPS 383, describing it as a "very good methodology" because it is the same standard used for designing the systems that generate the discharge. Nelson confirmed that this made the standard "defendable." Rasmusson confirmed that he had been using Roberts' research to investigate specific properties — she had provided him with a list of structures that might be connected but were not currently on the billing rolls. He noted that two such properties had already been identified. Roberts acknowledged there remain additional properties where it is still unclear whether secondary Wastewater Committee Minutes May 11, 2026 Page 4 of 5 structures are actively connected to the sewer, and that this would need to be resolved before finalizing assignments. Peterman raised a philosophical question about whether the proposed assignment accurately captures actual usage — noting, for example, that an older couple in a 4-bedroom home is likely to discharge far less than a full occupancy. Roberts addressed this directly and without hesitation: the property could be sold, and the new owners might use it as a rental or bed-and- breakfast. The REU assignment follows the property, not the occupants. Roberts summarized: "It's factual. How many bedrooms do you have? How many connections do you have? And it doesn't change how you're using the properties." This approach was well received by the committee members as being both transparent and easy for residents to understand. Nelson observed that under this framework, the number of addresses or structures on a parcel becomes irrelevant — only the total bedroom count across all connected structures matters. Roberts confirmed this, noting that it significantly simplifies administration. McMurtry asked what the committee needed to formally do at this meeting. Roberts indicated that a formal motion was not necessary — a consensus to continue down this path would be sufficient. Once the full residential analysis is complete and commercial REU assignments are developed, the full package will be returned to the committee, at which point rates could be evaluated with the auditor. Roberts indicated she was approximately 65–70% complete with the commercial REU analysis. McMurtry explained that she had intentionally withheld asking Roberts to invest further time in commercial analysis until the committee had reviewed and accepted the residential framework — to avoid compounding her effort if the approach were to be rejected. Hoyerman suggested that when the matter eventually comes forward for formal action, the committee should present residential and commercial together as a single recommendation to the Village Board, rather than in pieces. He acknowledged his preference was partly practical — as a Board member, he would rather receive it all at once. Regarding the commercial methodology, Bristol noted that the bedroom-based methodology would naturally carry over to lodging-type commercial properties such as hotels and motels, but that restaurants, retail, and other uses would require a different approach. The use of established metrics — rather than village-created formulas — was highlighted as a strength. The comment was made that while a metric can be challenged, using a code-based standard is "totally defendable." The committee consensus was to continue developing the commercial analysis. The Chair, McMurtry and committee members thanked Roberts warmly for her work, with one member describing the effort as "a project" requiring "a lot of time." 7. Visitors’ comments: None 8. New business for the next meeting: McMurtry raised the pending engineering questions submitted to McMahon Engineering. Rasmusson noted he had not yet received responses Bristol added that the inquiry he sent to McMahon centered on clarifying the current state of the wastewater improvement project phasing, specifically with respect to the solar component: what work had already been paid for, what remains, and whether solar could move forward as a Wastewater Committee Minutes May 11, 2026 Page 5 of 5 standalone submission for Clean Water Fund financing independent of any larger project bundle. Bristol noted that as of the meeting, no final decision had been made on whether to bundle all improvements for a 2027 application or to resubmit the solar component as a standalone Phase 1 for 2027. He expressed some frustration that clarity had been elusive, noting there had previously been "some confusion with dates" related to the solar timeline. Key open questions communicated to the engineer included: whether solar engineering was sufficiently complete to go to bid; what costs remain; what the lead times are for various components; and what specific work had already been paid for versus what would need additional expenditure. Bristol noted that the 2027 Clean Water Fund application deadline falls in September, making timelines important to nail down. He acknowledged that the engineer had not yet responded but had apparently been asked "some decent questions." Rasmusson indicated he would also follow up on permit applications concurrently. The next meeting was set for June 1, 2026. 9. Adjournment McMurtry moved, Hoyerman seconded to adjourn the meeting, all ayes, and the motion carried. Recorded by Andrea Collak - Clerk/Treasurer May 2026 Ephraim WW, WWT, SS Manager OIC Report EFF samples sent to Northern Lake Services for ammonia testing: Ph testing: Five times per week as required. TSS, BOD, Po4, labs with lab cleanup: Twice per week as required. Eff E-coli test, this must be done May-October once per week while running disinfection. • Sent out, completed, and submitted 2026 sludge characteristics test. • Great Lakes TV & Seal cleaned the lift stations. We again used a dewatering bag to dump the waste into then hauled and dumped at GFL. • Sent out more effluent samples for permit renewal testing. Almost done, we will submit once testing is completed. • We conducted interviews and hired Nathan Merkle for the summer season, welcome aboard. • Gathered and entered data for ECMAR. • Removed North Shore Rd. winter SOP equipment. • Assisted the maintenance department with assembling and installing flags for streetlights. Ephraim Well Water Testing Year to Date Number of Water Tests: 172 476 In-House Bacteria: 159 421 Clean Water Testing: 13 55 Ephraim Septage Service: Holding Tank Pump Outs: 7 16 Septic Pump Outs / Inspections: Emergency Call Ins: Weather: Precip: 2.45 16.26 Max Temp: 84 84 Min Temp: 31 -17 Respectfully submitted, Brad Rasmusson Village of Ephraim Wastewater Manager Updates for June meeting Sludge 2026 Sludge characteristics have been completed along with PFOS testing required by Sturgeon Bay. Permit We are continuing to work on our permit renewal process; we have one more effluent sample to take which we will take on Monday. Once we receive the results I will enter and submit the permit and wait for the DNR’s approval. There could be some new requirements or testing with the new permit. McMahon We received a quote from McMahon to update the facility plan amendment to include solar for $5,000 to $10,000 so that it could be included in phase 1. McMahon’s plan is to resubmit phase 1 in September as it stands. We will find out around January if we would receive principal forgiveness on phase 1 for 2027 which is doubtful. I believe that if we were to receive the 2.1 million principal forgiveness, we would then scramble a bit to figure out how to complete phase 1 in 2027. Once we get to January, we will hopefully have answer from the DNR about the clean water funding and have our REU system restructured and planning for the future. Around January if we do not receive principal forgiveness, we can then decide how to combine phases 1 & 2 into a single project with a timeline for completion and whether to include solar or have it be a stand-alone project financed through other means. We can discuss any of these at the meeting. Thank You, Brad Compliance Maintenance Annual Report Ephraim Wastewater Treatment Facility Last Updated: Reporting For: 5/14/2026 2025 Influent Flow and Loading 1. Monthly Average Flows and BOD Loadings 1.1 Verify the following monthly flows and BOD loadings to your facility. Influent No. 703 Influent Monthly Average Flow, MGD x Influent Monthly Average BOD Concentration mg/L x 8.34 = Influent Monthly Average BOD Loading, lbs/day January 0.0317 x 97 x 8.34 = 26 February 0.0273 x 100 x 8.34 = 23 March 0.0823 x 52 x 8.34 = 35 April 0.1125 x 76 x 8.34 = 71 May 0.1075 x 143 x 8.34 = 128 June 0.1404 x 214 x 8.34 = 251 July 0.1728 x 216 x 8.34 = 311 August 0.1297 x 204 x 8.34 = 221 September 0.0835 x 210 x 8.34 = 146 October 0.0723 x 314 x 8.34 = 190 November 0.0371 x 179 x 8.34 = 55 December 0.0349 x 145 x 8.34 = 42 2. Maximum Monthly Design Flow and Design BOD Loading 2.1 Verify the design flow and loading for your facility. Design Design Factor x % = % of Design Max Month Design Flow, MGD .62 x 90 = 0.558 x 100 = .62 Design BOD, lbs/day 2073 x 90 = 1865.7 x 100 = 2073 2.2 Verify the number of times the flow and BOD exceeded 90% or 100% of design, points earned, and score: Months of Influent Number of times flow was greater than 90% of Number of times flow was greater than 100% of Number of times BOD was greater than 90% of design Number of times BOD was greater than 100% of design January 1 0 0 0 0 February 1 0 0 0 0 March 1 0 0 0 0 April 1 0 0 0 0 May 1 0 0 0 0 June 1 0 0 0 0 July 1 0 0 0 0 August 1 0 0 0 0 September 1 0 0 0 0 October 1 0 0 0 0 November 1 0 0 0 0 December 1 0 0 0 0 Points per each 2 1 3 2 Exceedances 0 0 0 0 Points 0 0 0 0 Total Number of Points 0 0 Compliance Maintenance Annual Report Ephraim Wastewater Treatment Facility Last Updated: Reporting For: 5/14/2026 2025 3. Flow Meter 3.1 Was the influent flow meter calibrated in the last year? Yes Enter last calibration date (MM/DD/YYYY) 2025-04-11 No If No, please explain: 4. Sewer Use Ordinance 4.1 Did your community have a sewer use ordinance that limited or prohibited the discharge of excessive conventional pollutants ((C)BOD, SS, or pH) or toxic substances to the sewer from industries, commercial users, hauled waste, or residences? Yes No If No, please explain: 4.2 Was it necessary to enforce the ordinance? Yes No If Yes, please explain: 5. Septage Receiving 5.1 Did you have requests to receive septage at your facility? Septic Tanks Holding Tanks Grease Traps Yes Yes Yes No No No 5.2 Did you receive septage at your facility? If yes, indicate volume in gallons. Septic Tanks Yes 57,210 gallons No Holding Tanks Yes 2,322,450 gallons No Grease Traps Yes gallons No 5.2.1 If yes to any of the above, please explain if plant performance is affected when receiving any of these wastes. Did not affect performance of treatment plant 6. Pretreatment 6.1 Did your facility experience operational problems, permit violations, biosolids quality concerns, or hazardous situations in the sewer system or treatment plant that were attributable to commercial or industrial discharges in the last year? Yes No If yes, describe the situation and your community's response. 6.2 Did your facility accept hauled industrial wastes, landfill leachate, etc.? Compliance Maintenance Annual Report Ephraim Wastewater Treatment Facility Last Updated: Reporting For: 5/14/2026 2025 Yes No If yes, describe the types of wastes received and any procedures or other restrictions that were in place to protect the facility from the discharge of hauled industrial wastes. Total Points Generated 0 Score (100 - Total Points Generated) 100 Section Grade A Compliance Maintenance Annual Report Ephraim Wastewater Treatment Facility Last Updated: Reporting For: 5/14/2026 2025 Effluent Quality and Plant Performance (BOD/CBOD) 1. Effluent (C)BOD Results 1.1 Verify the following monthly average effluent values, exceedances, and points for BOD or CBOD Outfall No. 001 Monthly Average Limit (mg/L) 90% of Permit Limit > 10 (mg/L) Effluent Monthly Average (mg/L) Months of Discharge with a Limit Permit Limit Exceedance 90% Permit Limit Exceedance January 30 27 3 1 0 0 February 30 27 3 1 0 0 March 30 27 4 1 0 0 April 30 27 5 1 0 0 May 30 27 5 1 0 0 June 30 27 5 1 0 0 July 30 27 6 1 0 0 August 30 27 3 1 0 0 September 30 27 3 1 0 0 October 30 27 3 1 0 0 November 30 27 3 1 0 0 December 30 27 3 1 0 0 * Equals limit if limit is <= 10 Months of discharge/yr 12 Points per each exceedance with 12 months of discharge 7 3 Exceedances 0 0 Points 0 0 Total number of points 0 NOTE: For systems that discharge intermittently to state waters, the points per monthly exceedance for this section shall be based upon a multiplication factor of 12 months divided by the number of months of discharge. Example: For a wastewater facility discharging only 6 months of the year, the multiplication factor is 12/6 = 2.0 1.2 If any violations occurred, what action was taken to regain compliance? 0 2. Flow Meter Calibration 2.1 Was the effluent flow meter calibrated in the last year? Yes Enter last calibration date (MM/DD/YYYY) 2025-04-11 No If No, please explain: 3. Treatment Problems 3.1 What problems, if any, were experienced over the last year that threatened treatment? None 4. Other Monitoring and Limits 4.1 At any time in the past year was there an exceedance of a permit limit for any other pollutants such as chlorides, pH, residual chlorine, fecal coliform, or metals? Yes No Compliance Maintenance Annual Report Ephraim Wastewater Treatment Facility Last Updated: Reporting For: 5/14/2026 2025 If Yes, please explain: 4.2 At any time in the past year was there a failure of an effluent acute or chronic whole effluent toxicity (WET) test? Yes No If Yes, please explain: 4.3 If the biomonitoring (WET) test did not pass, were steps taken to identify and/or reduce source(s) of toxicity? Yes No N/A Please explain unless not applicable: Total Points Generated 0 Score (100 - Total Points Generated) 100 Section Grade A Compliance Maintenance Annual Report Ephraim Wastewater Treatment Facility Last Updated: Reporting For: 5/14/2026 2025 Effluent Quality and Plant Performance (Total Suspended Solids) 1. Effluent Total Suspended Solids Results 1.1 Verify the following monthly average effluent values, exceedances, and points for TSS: Outfall No. 001 Monthly Average Limit (mg/L) 90% of Permit Limit >10 (mg/L) Effluent Monthly Average (mg/L) Months of Discharge with a Limit Permit Limit Exceedance 90% Permit Limit Exceedance January 30 27 10 1 0 0 February 30 27 8 1 0 0 March 30 27 6 1 0 0 April 30 27 10 1 0 0 May 30 27 7 1 0 0 June 30 27 10 1 0 0 July 30 27 10 1 0 0 August 30 27 7 1 0 0 September 30 27 7 1 0 0 October 30 27 6 1 0 0 November 30 27 6 1 0 0 December 30 27 7 1 0 0 * Equals limit if limit is <= 10 Months of Discharge/yr 12 Points per each exceedance with 12 months of discharge: 7 3 Exceedances 0 0 Points 0 0 Total Number of Points 0 NOTE: For systems that discharge intermittently to state waters, the points per monthly exceedance for this section shall be based upon a multiplication factor of 12 months divided by the number of months of discharge. Example: For a wastewater facility discharging only 6 months of the year, the multiplication factor is 12/6 = 2.0 1.2 If any violations occurred, what action was taken to regain compliance? 0 Total Points Generated 0 Score (100 - Total Points Generated) 100 Section Grade A Compliance Maintenance Annual Report Ephraim Wastewater Treatment Facility Last Updated: Reporting For: 5/14/2026 2025 Effluent Quality and Plant Performance (Ammonia - NH3) 1. Effluent Ammonia Results 1.1 Verify the following monthly and weekly average effluent values, exceedances and points for ammonia Outfall No. 001 Monthly Average NH3 Limit (mg/L) Weekly Average NH3 Limit (mg/L) Effluent Monthly Average NH3 (mg/L) Monthly Permit Limit Exceed ance Effluent Weekly Average for Week 1 Effluent Weekly Average for Week 2 Effluent Weekly Average for Week 3 Effluent Weekly Average for Week 4 Weekly Permit Limit Exceed ance January 18 18 0 0 0 0 February 18 18 .074 0 .074 0 March 18 18 .1 0 .1 0 April 18 18 .65 0 .65 0 May 18 18 .049 0 .049 0 June 18 18 .11 0 .11 0 July 18 18 3.9 0 3.9 0 August 18 18 .099 0 .099 0 September 18 18 0 0 0 0 October 18 18 .076 0 .076 0 November 18 18 .06 0 .06 0 December 18 18 .15 0 .15 0 Points per each exceedance of Monthly average: 10 Exceedances, Monthly: 0 Points: 0 Points per each exceedance of weekly average (when there is no monthly average):2.5 Exceedances, Weekly: 0 Points: 0 Total Number of Points 0 NOTE: Limit exceedances are considered for monthly OR weekly averages but not both. When a monthly average limit exists it will be used to determine exceedances and generate points. This will be true even if a weekly limit also exists. When a weekly average limit exists and a monthly limit does not exist, the weekly limit will be used to determine exceedances and generate points. 1.2 If any violations occurred, what action was taken to regain compliance? 0 Total Points Generated 0 Score (100 - Total Points Generated) 100 Section Grade A Compliance Maintenance Annual Report Ephraim Wastewater Treatment Facility Last Updated: Reporting For: 5/14/2026 2025 Effluent Quality and Plant Performance (Phosphorus) 1. Effluent Phosphorus Results 1.1 Verify the following monthly average effluent values, exceedances, and points for Phosphorus Outfall No. 001 Monthly Average phosphorus Limit (mg/L) Effluent Monthly Average phosphorus (mg/L) Months of Discharge with a Limit Permit Limit Exceedance January .6 0.207 1 0 February .6 0.127 1 0 March .6 0.151 1 0 April .6 0.210 1 0 May .6 0.238 1 0 June .6 0.483 1 0 July .6 0.469 1 0 August .6 0.222 1 0 September .6 0.260 1 0 October .6 0.266 1 0 November .6 0.181 1 0 December .6 0.184 1 0 Months of Discharge/yr 12 Points per each exceedance with 12 months of discharge: 10 Exceedances 0 Total Number of Points 0 NOTE: For systems that discharge intermittently to waters of the state, the points per monthly exceedance for this section shall be based upon a multiplication factor of 12 months divided by the number of months of discharge. Example: For a wastewater facility discharging only 6 months of the year, the multiplication factor is 12/6 = 2.0 1.2 If any violations occurred, what action was taken to regain compliance? 0 Total Points Generated 0 Score (100 - Total Points Generated) 100 Section Grade A Compliance Maintenance Annual Report Ephraim Wastewater Treatment Facility Last Updated: Reporting For: 5/14/2026 2025 Biosolids Quality and Management 1. Biosolids Use/Disposal 1.1 How did you use or dispose of your biosolids? (Check all that apply) Land applied under your permit Publicly Distributed Exceptional Quality Biosolids Hauled to another permitted facility Landfilled Incinerated Other NOTE: If you did not remove biosolids from your system, please describe your system type such as lagoons, reed beds, recirculating sand filters, etc. 1.1.1 If you checked Other, please describe: 3. Biosolids Metals Number of biosolids outfalls in your WPDES permit: 3.1 For each outfall tested, verify the biosolids metal quality values for your facility during the last calendar year. Outfall No. 002 - Liquid Sludge Parameter 80% of Limit H.Q. Limit Ceiling Limit Jan Feb Mar Apr May Jun Jul Aug Sep Oct Nov Dec 80% Value High Quality Ceiling Arsenic 41 75 <13 0 0 Cadmium 39 85 .38 0 0 Copper 1500 4300 350 0 0 Lead 300 840 <10 0 0 Mercury 17 57 <.4 0 0 Molybdenum 60 75 3.5 0 0 Nickel 336 420 <10 0 0 Selenium 80 100 <26 0 0 Zinc 2800 7500 500 0 0 3.1.1 Number of times any of the metals exceeded the high quality limits OR 80% of the limit for molybdenum, nickel, or selenium = 0 Exceedence Points 0 (0 Points) 1-2 (10 Points) > 2 (15 Points) 3.1.2 If you exceeded the high quality limits, did you cumulatively track the metals loading at each land application site? (check applicable box) Yes No (10 points) N/A - Did not exceed limits or no HQ limit applies (0 points) N/A - Did not land apply biosolids until limit was met (0 points) 3.1.3 Number of times any of the metals exceeded the ceiling limits = 0 Exceedence Points 0 (0 Points) 1 (10 Points) > 1 (15 Points) 3.1.4 Were biosolids land applied which exceeded the ceiling limit? Yes (20 Points) No (0 Points) Compliance Maintenance Annual Report Ephraim Wastewater Treatment Facility Last Updated: Reporting For: 5/14/2026 2025 3.1.5 If any metal limit (high quality or ceiling) was exceeded at any time, what action was taken? Has the source of the metals been identified? 0 6. Biosolids Storage 6.1 How many days of actual, current biosolids storage capacity did your wastewater treatment facility have either on-site or off-site? >= 180 days (0 Points) 150 - 179 days (10 Points) 120 - 149 days (20 Points) 90 - 119 days (30 Points) < 90 days (40 Points) N/A (0 Points) 6.2 If you checked N/A above, explain why. 0 7. Issues 7.1 Describe any outstanding biosolids issues with treatment, use or overall management: Total Points Generated 0 Score (100 - Total Points Generated) 100 Section Grade A Compliance Maintenance Annual Report Ephraim Wastewater Treatment Facility Last Updated: Reporting For: 5/14/2026 2025 Staffing and Preventative Maintenance (All Treatment Plants) 1. Plant Staffing 1.1 Was your wastewater treatment plant adequately staffed last year? Yes No If No, please explain: Could use more help/staff for: 1.2 Did your wastewater staff have adequate time to properly operate and maintain the plant and fulfill all wastewater management tasks including recordkeeping? Yes No If No, please explain: 2. Preventative Maintenance 2.1 Did your plant have a documented AND implemented plan for preventative maintenance on major equipment items? Yes (Continue with question 2) No (40 points) If No, please explain, then go to question 3: 2.2 Did this preventative maintenance program depict frequency of intervals, types of lubrication, and other tasks necessary for each piece of equipment? Yes No (10 points) 2.3 Were these preventative maintenance tasks, as well as major equipment repairs, recorded and filed so future maintenance problems can be assessed properly? Yes Paper file system Computer system Both paper and computer system No (10 points) 0 3. O&M Manual 3.1 Does your plant have a detailed O&M and Manufacturer Equipment Manuals that can be used as a reference when needed? Yes No 4. Overall Maintenance /Repairs 4.1 Rate the overall maintenance of your wastewater plant. Excellent Very good Good Fair Poor Describe your rating: Quality of maintenance is reflected in efficient plant operations. Compliance Maintenance Annual Report Ephraim Wastewater Treatment Facility Last Updated: Reporting For: 5/14/2026 2025 Total Points Generated 0 Score (100 - Total Points Generated) 100 Section Grade A Compliance Maintenance Annual Report Ephraim Wastewater Treatment Facility Last Updated: Reporting For: 5/14/2026 2025 Operator Certification and Education 1. Operator-In-Charge 1.1 Did you have a designated operator-in-charge during the report year? Yes (0 points) No (20 points) Name: BRADLEY A RASMUSSON Certification No: 33543 0 2. Certification Requirements 2.1 In accordance with Chapter NR 114.56 and 114.57, Wisconsin Administrative Code, what level and subclass(es) were required for the operator-in-charge (OIC) to operate the wastewater treatment plant and what level and subclass(es) were held by the operator-in-charge? Sub Class SubClass Description WWTP OIC Basic OIT Basic Advanced A1 Suspended Growth Processes X X A2 Attached Growth Processes A3 Recirculating Media Filters A4 Ponds, Lagoons and Natural A5 Anaerobic Treatment Of Liquid B Solids Separation X X C Biological Solids/Sludges X X P Total Phosphorus X X N Total Nitrogen D Disinfection X X L Laboratory X X U Unique Treatment Systems SS Sanitary Sewage Collection X NA X NA 2.2 Was the operator-in-charge certified at the appropriate level and subclass(es) to operate this plant? (Note: Certification in subclass SS is required 5 years after permit reissuance.) Yes (0 points) No (20 points) 2.3 For wastewater treatment facilities with a registered or certified laboratory, is at least one operator that works in the laboratory certified at the basic level in the laboratory (L) subclass? Yes No N/A – Wastewater treatment facility does not have a registered or certified laboratory 2.4 For wastewater treatment facilities that own and operate a sanitary sewage collection system, has at least one operator been designated the OIC for sanitary sewage collection system and certified at the basic level in the sanitary sewage collection system (SS) subclass? Yes No N/A – Owner of the Wastewater treatment facility does not own and operate a sanitary sewage collection system 0 3. Succession Planning 3.1 In the event of the loss of your designated operator-in-charge, did you have a contingency plan to ensure the continued proper operation and maintenance of the plant that includes one or more of the following options (check all that apply)? One or more additional certified operators on staff Compliance Maintenance Annual Report Ephraim Wastewater Treatment Facility Last Updated: Reporting For: 5/14/2026 2025 An arrangement with another certified operator An arrangement with another community with a certified operator An operator on staff who has an operator-in-training certificate for your plant and is expected to be certified within one year A consultant to serve as your certified operator None of the above (20 points) If "None of the above" is selected, please explain: 0 4. Continuing Education Credits 4.1 If you had a designated operator-in-charge, was the operator-in-charge earning Continuing Education Credits at the following rates? OIT and Basic Certification: Averaging 6 or more CECs per year. Averaging less than 6 CECs per year. Advanced Certification: Averaging 8 or more CECs per year. Averaging less than 8 CECs per year. Total Points Generated 0 Score (100 - Total Points Generated) 100 Section Grade A Compliance Maintenance Annual Report Ephraim Wastewater Treatment Facility Last Updated: Reporting For: 5/14/2026 2025 Financial Management 1. Provider of Financial Information Name: Bradley A. Rasmusson Telephone: 9204210123 (XXX) XXX-XXXX E-Mail Address (optional): brasmusson@ephraim.wi.gov 2. Treatment Works Operating Revenues 2.1 Are User Charges or other revenues sufficient to cover O&M expenses for your wastewater treatment plant AND/OR collection system ? Yes (0 points) No (40 points) If No, please explain: 2.2 When was the User Charge System or other revenue source(s) last reviewed and/or revised? Year: 2025 0-2 years ago (0 points) 3 or more years ago (20 points) N/A (private facility) 2.3 Did you have a special account (e.g., CWFP required segregated Replacement Fund, etc.) or financial resources available for repairing or replacing equipment for your wastewater treatment plant and/or collection system? Yes (0 points) No (40 points) 0 REPLACEMENT FUNDS [PUBLIC MUNICIPAL FACILITIES SHALL COMPLETE QUESTION 3] 3. Equipment Replacement Funds 3.1 When was the Equipment Replacement Fund last reviewed and/or revised? Year: 2025 1-2 years ago (0 points) 3 or more years ago (20 points) N/A If N/A, please explain: 3.2 Equipment Replacement Fund Activity 3.2.1 Ending Balance Reported on Last Year's CMAR $ 502,696.00 3.2.2 Adjustments - if necessary (e.g. earned interest, audit correction, withdrawal of excess funds, increase making up previous shortfall, etc.) $ 0.00 3.2.3 Adjusted January 1st Beginning Balance $ 502,696.00 3.2.4 Additions to Fund (e.g. portion of User Fee, earned interest, etc.) + $ 101,266.48 Compliance Maintenance Annual Report Ephraim Wastewater Treatment Facility Last Updated: Reporting For: 5/14/2026 2025 3.2.5 Subtractions from Fund (e.g., equipment replacement, major repairs - use description box 3.2.6.1 below*) - $ 10,700.48 3.2.6 Ending Balance as of December 31st for CMAR Reporting Year $ 593,262.00 All Sources: This ending balance should include all Equipment Replacement Funds whether held in a bank account(s), certificate(s) of deposit, etc. 3.2.6.1 Indicate adjustments, equipment purchases, and/or major repairs from 3.2.5 above. Replacement of generator exhaust fan motor, New collection sampler head, grinder pump, replaced plant overhead door opener 3.3 What amount should be in your Replacement Fund? $ 265,500.00 Please note: If you had a CWFP loan, this amount was originally based on the Financial Assistance Agreement (FAA) and should be regularly updated as needed. Further calculation instructions and an example can be found by clicking the SectionInstructions link under Info header in the left-side menu. 3.3.1 Is the December 31 Ending Balance in your Replacement Fund above, (#3.2.6) equal to, or greater than the amount that should be in it (#3.3)? Yes No If No, please explain. 0 4. Future Planning 4.1 During the next ten years, will you be involved in formal planning for upgrading, rehabilitating, or new construction of your treatment facility or collection system? Yes - If Yes, please provide major project information, if not already listed below. No Project # Project Description Estimated Cost Approximate Construction Year 1 Phase 1 Treatment Plant and Collection System upgrades and repairs with McMahon. General upgrades to Lift Station #1 and replacement of Lift Station #2. Improvements to "preliminary treatment" including influent pump station, hauled-in waste receiving, influent screening, and grit removal. Improvements to "secondary treatment" including equipment and piping associated with the aeration basins, clarifiers, and chemical storage and feed systems. Improvements to UV disinfection and effluent pumping. Pump, piping and valve replacement to improve solids handling. Electrical, controls, and SCADA system upgrades. General improvements to existing treatment building and site. $8,000,000 2026 2 Phase 2 Replacement of blowers, modifications to aeration piping, adding mixers to basins, replace clarifier drive, chemical storage and feed system improvements, add effluent orthophosphate analyzer, replace effluent pumps, improvements to UV system, replacement of sludge transfer pumps and piping, improve sludge decant pumps and piping, general improvements to treatment building and grounds. $2,700,000 2027 5. Financial Management General Comments The Village has decided to hold off on the phase approach for the improvements and revisit this in a single phase. We are currently working on restructuring the REU assignments and will adjust the rates accordingly. Compliance Maintenance Annual Report Ephraim Wastewater Treatment Facility Last Updated: Reporting For: 5/14/2026 2025 ENERGY EFFICIENCY AND USE 6. Collection System 6.1 Energy Usage 6.1.1 Enter the monthly energy usage from the different energy sources: COLLECTION SYSTEM PUMPAGE: Total Power Consumed Number of Municipally Owned Pump/Lift Stations: 4 Electricity Consumed (kWh) Natural Gas Consumed (therms) January 3,793 February 3,173 March 3,597 April 5,586 May 5,542 June 5,332 July 6,541 August 6,332 September 5,297 October 3,621 November 2,975 December 3,435 Total 55,224 0 Average 4,602 0 6.1.2 Comments: Electrical usage lift 1 & 2 6.2 Energy Related Processes and Equipment 6.2.1 Indicate equipment and practices utilized at your pump/lift stations (Check all that apply): Comminution or Screening Extended Shaft Pumps Flow Metering and Recording Pneumatic Pumping SCADA System Self-Priming Pumps Submersible Pumps Variable Speed Drives Other: 6.2.2 Comments: 6.3 Has an Energy Study been performed for your pump/lift stations? No Yes Compliance Maintenance Annual Report Ephraim Wastewater Treatment Facility Last Updated: Reporting For: 5/14/2026 2025 Year: 2018 By Whom: McMahon / Focus on Energy Describe and Comment: An energy study was conducted on the efficient use of KWs used to operate lift stations. 6.4 Future Energy Related Equipment 6.4.1 What energy efficient equipment or practices do you have planned for the future for your pump/lift stations? When the Village moves forward with the upgrades safety and efficiency is at the top of the list. 7. Treatment Facility 7.1 Energy Usage 7.1.1 Enter the monthly energy usage from the different energy sources: TREATMENT PLANT: Total Power Consumed/Month Electricity Consumed (kWh) Total Influent Flow (MG) Electricity Consumed/ Flow (kWh/MG) Total Influent BOD (1000 lbs) Electricity Consumed/ Total Influent BOD (kWh/1000lbs) Natural Gas Consumed (therms) January 25,227 0.98 25,742 0.81 31,144 February 25,990 0.76 34,197 0.64 40,609 March 26,678 2.55 10,462 1.09 24,475 April 22,640 3.38 6,698 2.13 10,629 May 20,293 3.33 6,094 3.97 5,112 June 25,497 4.21 6,056 7.53 3,386 July 34,432 5.36 6,424 9.64 3,572 August 35,666 4.02 8,872 6.85 5,207 September 36,611 2.51 14,586 4.38 8,359 October 33,428 2.24 14,923 5.89 5,675 November 30,474 1.11 27,454 1.65 18,469 December 29,542 1.08 27,354 1.30 22,725 Total 346,478 31.53 45.88 0 Average 28,873 2.63 15,739 3.82 14,947 0 7.1.2 Comments: 7.2 Energy Related Processes and Equipment 7.2.1 Indicate equipment and practices utilized at your treatment facility (Check all that apply): Aerobic Digestion Anaerobic Digestion Biological Phosphorus Removal Coarse Bubble Diffusers Dissolved O2 Monitoring and Aeration Control Effluent Pumping Compliance Maintenance Annual Report Ephraim Wastewater Treatment Facility Last Updated: Reporting For: 5/14/2026 2025 Fine Bubble Diffusers Influent Pumping Mechanical Sludge Processing Nitrification SCADA System UV Disinfection Variable Speed Drives Other: 7.2.2 Comments: 7.3 Future Energy Related Equipment 7.3.1 What energy efficient equipment or practices do you have planned for the future for your treatment facility? When we do the upgrades to the facility electrical efficiency is a goal. 8. Biogas Generation 8.1 Do you generate/produce biogas at your facility? No Yes If Yes, how is the biogas used (Check all that apply): Flared Off Building Heat Process Heat Generate Electricity Other: 9. Energy Efficiency Study 9.1 Has an Energy Study been performed for your treatment facility? No Yes Entire facility Year: 2018 By Whom: McMahon / Focus on Energy Describe and Comment: An energy study was conducted on the efficient use of KWs used to operate the plant. Part of the facility Year: Compliance Maintenance Annual Report Ephraim Wastewater Treatment Facility Last Updated: Reporting For: 5/14/2026 2025 By Whom: Describe and Comment: Total Points Generated 0 Score (100 - Total Points Generated) 100 Section Grade A Compliance Maintenance Annual Report Ephraim Wastewater Treatment Facility Last Updated: Reporting For: 5/14/2026 2025 Sanitary Sewer Collection Systems 1. Capacity, Management, Operation, and Maintenance (CMOM) Program 1.1 Do you have a CMOM program that is being implemented? Yes No If No, explain: 1.2 Do you have a CMOM program that contains all the applicable components and items according to Wisc. Adm Code NR 210.23 (4)? Yes No (30 points) N/A If No or N/A, explain: 1.3 Does your CMOM program contain the following components and items? (check the components and items that apply) Goals [NR 210.23 (4)(a)] Describe the major goals you had for your collection system last year: Collection system being properly operated, and maintained. Meet the general standards listed in the WPDES permit. Did you accomplish them? Yes No If No, explain: Organization [NR 210.23 (4) (b)] Does this chapter of your CMOM include: Organizational structure and positions (eg. organizational chart and position descriptions) Internal and external lines of communication responsibilities Person(s) responsible for reporting overflow events to the department and the public Legal Authority [NR 210.23 (4) (c)] What is the legally binding document that regulates the use of your sewer system? Chap 13 NU Ordinance If you have a Sewer Use Ordinance or other similar document, when was it last reviewed and revised? (MM/DD/YYYY) 2025-06-10 Does your sewer use ordinance or other legally binding document address the following: Private property inflow and infiltration New sewer and building sewer design, construction, installation, testing and inspection Rehabilitated sewer and lift station installation, testing and inspection Sewage flows satellite system and large private users are monitored and controlled, as necessary Fat, oil and grease control Enforcement procedures for sewer use non-compliance Operation and Maintenance [NR 210.23 (4) (d)] Does your operation and maintenance program and equipment include the following: Equipment and replacement part inventories Up-to-date sewer system map Compliance Maintenance Annual Report Ephraim Wastewater Treatment Facility Last Updated: Reporting For: 5/14/2026 2025 A management system (computer database and/or file system) for collection system information for O&M activities, investigation and rehabilitation A description of routine operation and maintenance activities (see question 2 below) Capacity assessment program Basement back assessment and correction Regular O&M training Design and Performance Provisions [NR 210.23 (4) (e)] What standards and procedures are established for the design, construction, and inspection of the sewer collection system, including building sewers and interceptor sewers on private property? State Plumbing Code, DNR NR 110 Standards and/or local Municipal Code Requirements Construction, Inspection, and Testing Others: Overflow Emergency Response Plan [NR 210.23 (4) (f)] Does your emergency response capability include: Responsible personnel communication procedures Response order, timing and clean-up Public notification protocols Training Emergency operation protocols and implementation procedures Annual Self-Auditing of your CMOM Program [NR 210.23 (5)] Special Studies Last Year (check only those that apply): Infiltration/Inflow (I/I) Analysis Sewer System Evaluation Survey (SSES) Sewer Evaluation and Capacity Managment Plan (SECAP) Lift Station Evaluation Report Others: Needs assessment and facility plan amendment has been completed by McMahon Engineering. 0 2. Operation and Maintenance 2.1 Did your sanitary sewer collection system maintenance program include the following maintenance activities? Complete all that apply and indicate the amount maintained. Cleaning 100 % of system/year Root removal 0 % of system/year Flow monitoring 25 % of system/year Smoke testing 0 % of system/year Sewer line televising 7 % of system/year Manhole inspections 50 % of system/year Lift station O&M 156 # per L.S./year Manhole rehabilitation 5 % of manholes rehabbed Mainline rehabilitation 0 % of sewer lines rehabbed Private sewer inspections 0 % of system/year Compliance Maintenance Annual Report Ephraim Wastewater Treatment Facility Last Updated: Reporting For: 5/14/2026 2025 Private sewer I/I removal 0 % of private services River or water crossings 0 % of pipe crossings evaluated or maintained Please include additional comments about your sanitary sewer collection system below: 3. Performance Indicators 3.1 Provide the following collection system and flow information for the past year. 28.22 Total actual amount of precipitation last year in inches 30.83 Annual average precipitation (for your location) 11.2 Miles of sanitary sewer 4 Number of lift stations 0 Number of lift station failures 0 Number of sewer pipe failures 0 Number of basement backup occurrences 0 Number of complaints 0.0799 Average daily flow in MGD (if available) 0.2582 Peak monthly flow in MGD (if available) Peak hourly flow in MGD (if available) 3.2 Performance ratios for the past year: 0.00 Lift station failures (failures/year) 0.00 Sewer pipe failures (pipe failures/sewer mile/yr) 0.00 Sanitary sewer overflows (number/sewer mile/yr) 0.00 Basement backups (number/sewer mile) 0.00 Complaints (number/sewer mile) 3.2 Peaking factor ratio (Peak Monthly:Annual Daily Avg) 0.0 Peaking factor ratio (Peak Hourly:Annual Daily Avg) 4. Overflows LIST OF SANITARY SEWER (SSO) AND TREATMENT FACILITY (TFO) OVERFLOWS REPORTED ** Date Location Cause Estimated Volume None reported ** If there were any SSOs or TFOs that are not listed above, please contact the DNR and stop work on this section until corrected. 5. Infiltration / Inflow (I/I) 5.1 Was infiltration/inflow (I/I) significant in your community last year? Yes No If Yes, please describe: 5.2 Has infiltration/inflow and resultant high flows affected performance or created problems in your collection system, lift stations, or treatment plant at any time in the past year? Yes Compliance Maintenance Annual Report Ephraim Wastewater Treatment Facility Last Updated: Reporting For: 5/14/2026 2025 No If Yes, please describe: 5.3 Explain any infiltration/inflow (I/I) changes this year from previous years: We found a sump pump that was connected to the sanitary sewer mistakenly by the property owner. It was addressed right away and reconnected to the storm sewer drain on the property. 5.4 What is being done to address infiltration/inflow in your collection system? continued manhole inspections and line televising with repairs being made as they arise. Total Points Generated 0 Score (100 - Total Points Generated) 100 Section Grade A Compliance Maintenance Annual Report Ephraim Wastewater Treatment Facility Last Updated: Reporting For: 5/14/2026 2025 Grading Summary WPDES No: 0061271 SECTIONS LETTER GRADE GRADE POINTS WEIGHTING FACTORS SECTION POINTS Influent A 4 3 12 BOD/CBOD A 4 10 40 TSS A 4 5 20 Ammonia A 4 5 20 Phosphorus A 4 3 12 Biosolids A 4 5 20 Staffing/PM A 4 1 4 OpCert A 4 1 4 Financial A 4 1 4 Collection A 4 3 12 TOTALS 37 148 GRADE POINT AVERAGE (GPA) = 4.00 Notes: A = Voluntary Range (Response Optional) B = Voluntary Range (Response Optional) C = Recommendation Range (Response Required) D = Action Range (Response Required) F = Action Range (Response Required) Compliance Maintenance Annual Report Ephraim Wastewater Treatment Facility Last Updated: Reporting For: 5/14/2026 2025 Resolution or Owner's Statement Name of Governing Body or Owner: Village of Ephraim Date of Resolution or Action Taken: 2026-06-01 Resolution Number: 02-2026 Date of Submittal: 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 Effluent Quality: BOD: Grade = A Effluent Quality: TSS: Grade = A Effluent Quality: Ammonia: Grade = A Effluent Quality: Phosphorus: Grade = A Biosolids Quality and Management: Grade = A Staffing: Grade = A Operator Certification: Grade = A Financial Management: Grade = A Collection Systems: Grade = A (Regardless of grade, response required for Collection Systems if SSOs were reported) 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. = 4.00 VILLAGE OF EPHRAIM RESOLUTION 02-2026 WISCONSIN DEPARTMENT OF NATURAL RESOURCES WHEREAS, it is a requirement under a Wisconsin Pollutant Discharge Elimination System (WPDES) permit issued by the Wisconsin Department of Natural Resources to file a Compliance Maintenance Annual Report (CMAR) for its (Wastewater Treatment/Wastewater Collection System) under the Wisconsin Administrative Code NR 208; WHEREAS, it is necessary to acknowledge that the governing body has reviewed the Compliance Maintenance Annual Report (CMAR); WHEREAS, it is necessary to provide recommendations or an action response plan for all individual CMAR section grades (of “C” or less) and/or an overall grade point average (< 3.00); BE IT THEREFORE RESOLVED by the Wastewater Committee of the Village of Ephraim that the following recommendations or actions will be taken to address or correct problems/ deficiencies of the wastewater treatment or collection system as identified in the Compliance Maintenance Annual Report (CMAR). The Wastewater Treatment/Wastewater Collection System received a 4.0 overall grade point average (Grade A) with no corrections or deficiencies at the time of the regular meeting of the Wastewater Committee. Adopted by the Wastewater Committee at its regular meeting on the 1st day of June 2026 VILLAGE OF EPHRAIM COUNTY OF DOOR, WISCONSIN By: Karen McMurtry, Village of Ephraim Wastewater Committee Chair Attest: Brent Bristol, Village of Ephraim Administrator