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Department of Public Works
Engineering Division
W240 N3065 Pewaukee Road
Pewaukee WI 53072
Phone: 262-691-0804
PUBLIC WORKS COMMITTEE
MEETING NOTICE AND AGENDA
Thursday, April 23, 2026
4:00 PM
Pewaukee City Hall Common Council Chambers
W240N3065 Pewaukee Road, Pewaukee, WI
1. Call to Order and Pledge of Allegiance
2. Public Comment - Please limit your comments to two minutes. If further time for discussion is needed,
please contact your District Alderperson prior to the meeting.
3. Discussion and Action Regarding the Minutes
3.1 Discussion and possible action to adopt Mar 05 2026 meeting minutes.
4. Storm Water Management Division
4.1 Discussion and possible action regarding the 2025 MS4 Annual Storm Water Report.
5. Water and Sewer Division
5.1 Discussion and possible action regarding Proposals to Conduct Groundwater Well Siting Study
5.2 Discussion regarding an Excerpt-AWWA Beyond the Replacement Era: Balancing Compounding
Infrastructure Needs With Household Affordability
6. Public Comment - Please limit your comments to two minutes. If further time for discussion is needed,
please contact your District Alderperson prior to the meeting.
7. Adjournment
Magdelene Wagner
Director of Public Works
April 23, 2026
NOTICE
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quorum. At the above stated meeting, no action will be taken by any governmental body other than the governmental body specifically
referred to above in this notice.
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City of Pewaukee - New Agenda Item
Agenda Language:
Discussion and possible action to adopt Mar 05 2026 meeting minutes.
Sub Item Agenda Language:
Background Provided By:
Background:
Draft minutes for the March 05, 2026 meeting are attached for your review and
approval.
Fiscal Impact:
Recommended Motion:
Committee approve the minutes.
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City of Pewaukee
W240 N3065 Pewaukee Road
Public Works Committee Meeting Minutes
Thursday, March 5, 2026
In Attendance:
Mayor Steve Bierce, Alderman Jerry Wamser, Michael Kreiter, Jim Blackwood
Also In Attendance:
Director of Public Works M. Wagner, City Engineer M. Gabbey, Chief Engineer—Utilities R.
Wirtz, Utility Manager J. Mueller, Utility Assistant Manager R. Kincaid, Administrative Assistant
H. Jacobs
1. Call to Order and Pledge of Allegiance
Mayor Bierce called the meeting to order at 4:00 p.m. and called for everyone to stand for
the Pledge of Allegiance.
2. Public Comment - Please limit your comments to two minutes. If further time for discussion
is needed, please contact your District Alderperson prior to the meeting.
There were no public comments.
3. Discussion and Action Regarding the Minutes
3.1 Discussion and possible action to adopt Jan 22 2026 meeting minutes.
Motion was made and seconded (M. Kreiter, J. Blackwood) to approve the
January 22, 2026 meeting minutes. The motion passed unanimously.
4. Water and Sewer Division
4.1 Presentation and Discussion Related to Ehlers 2025 Sewer Rate Study Phase 1.
[Wagner/Mueller]
Ms. Mueller presented information about the Ehlers sewer rate study, which had been
presented to the Common Council the previous month. The study evaluated the
Utility's current financial condition and identified the need for a rate increase in 2026.
Ms. Mueller explained that the Utility has begun drawing on its reserve funds and
emphasized that Ehlers standard of practice follows a philosophy of maintaining a 1.4
debt coverage ratio. This means the Utility should generate $1.40 in revenue for every
$1.00 of debt, ensuring both debt obligations are met, and adequate reserves are
maintained. Ms. Mueller noted that, without a rate increase, reserves will continue to
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decline. She also highlighted that recent rate increases from the Lake Pewaukee
Sanitary District (LPSD) and the City of Waukesha have compounded the need for
this financial strategy.
Restoring the Utility to long-term fiscal stability remains a priority, with careful
consideration given to both financial sustainability and the potential impacts on
community members.
Phase 1 of the study confirmed the need for rate increases. Phase 2 will determine
developing specific rate structures, with recommendations to be brought back to the
Council. The goal is to implement new rates by June 2026.
Mr. Blackwood asked whether the 1.4 ratio is standard practice. Ms. Mueller
confirmed that Ehlers applies this guideline across all municipalities it serves. She
added that the Council could consider a stepped approach to implementing the rate
increases if there is concern about the immediate impact, allowing for continued use
of reserves.
Mr. Blackwood also inquired about the current coverage ratio and noted the
substantial projected increases of 14.7% annually over four years—totaling nearly
60%. Alderman Wamser expressed concern about the burden such increases would
place on residents who are not receiving comparable wage increases.
Ms. Wagner emphasized the importance of considering that sewer rates have
remained unchanged since 2021, while many residents have experienced wage
increases during that period. She also pointed out that LPSD has implemented nearly
double-digit rate increases over the past three years—costs that are outside the City’s
control. Additionally, the City of Waukesha also had significant increases after the City
of Pewaukee adopted its current rates.
Ms. Wagner noted that previous attempts to create different rate zones were not
feasible due to state statutes requiring uniform rates across the service area. The
discussion also touched on frustrations with regulatory constraints and their impact on
Utility costs.
Ms. Mueller clarified that while the projected increases are not driven by any single
major capital project, but rather by a range of anticipated infrastructure needs included
in the study. While some projects may ultimately proceed and others may not, the 1.4
coverage philosophy provides for ongoing infrastructure needs. She also noted that a
significant portion of the City still lacks municipal sewer service, and future septic relief
plans could result in additional capital projects.
The Committee acknowledged the inevitability of infrastructure replacement costs,
referencing the recent Gun Club lift station replacement as an example of necessary
but costly improvements. Ms. Mueller confirmed that the Council has requested rate
comparisons from other Waukesha County communities for future meetings. Ms.
Wagner added that the City of Pewaukee’s system’s spread-out nature with areas
separated by unsewered land results in higher per-capita costs compared to more
compact communities.
4.2 Presentation and discussion related to SEWRPC Sanitary Sewer Service Area
Update. [Mueller/Wagner]
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Ms. Mueller provided an update on the City's work with Southeastern Wisconsin
Regional Planning Commission (SEWRPC) regarding the sewer service area plan.
She explained that SEWRPC had previously allowed communities to make smaller
regional amendments to their sewer service plans; however, due to the length of time
since the last comprehensive update, SEWRPC has decided against processing
individual amendments.
In response, the City has requested that SEWRPC conduct a comprehensive review
of the remaining unmapped areas within the City. Ms. Wagner clarified that this effort
specifically includes the Ryan Road area, which is currently not mapped by
SEWRPC’s plan despite being included in the Brookfield treatment plant's capacity
calculations.
This mapping is essential for obtaining WI Department of Natural Resources (DNR)
approvals for any future development. This process will involve SEWRPC reviewing
environmental areas throughout the community and consulting with the adjacent
communities. Ms. Mueller noted that this effort is expected to take a minimum of one
year to complete.
Ms. Wagner further explained there is a developer interested in the area known as
Winklemann Farms for potential industrial development. SEWRPC is aware of this
interest and has indicated a willingness to work with the City to accommodate
potential approvals ahead of the full plan update, depending on project timing.
The developer's progress to date has been inconsistent, facing multiple hurdles.
Originally, sewer service to the area was expected to be provided through the
Kopmeier lift station; however, the City has since been working with the Village of
Pewaukee to identify a new, more efficient connection point that would require fewer
infrastructure upgrades.
Ms. Wagner noted that while some sewer upsizing will still be necessary, the extent of
those improvements will not be known until further studies are completed. The
developer has not been willing to fund these required studies to date.
Alderman Wamser asked about notification requirements to neighboring communities.
Ms. Mueller confirmed that, as a part of SEWRPC’s process, notification letters were
sent to surrounding communities last summer. Two rounds of letters were completed,
and no communities requested amendments to their respective plans.
5. Engineering Division
5.1 Discussion and possible action regarding the Intergovernmental Agreement Between
the City of Pewaukee and Waukesha County Regarding the Municipal Recycling
Dividend Program. [Wagner]
Ms. Wagner provided a comprehensive overview of the recycling program's history
and current challenges. Waukesha County has served as the designated responsible
unit for recycling for 25 communities, including the City of Pewaukee, since 1990.
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From 2015 until May 2023, recycling was processed at a joint Materials Recovery
Facility (MRF) co-owned by Milwaukee and Waukesha County.
A fire in May 2023 gutted the entire facility, making it financially unfeasible to restore
operations. The county subsequently dissolved its agreement with Milwaukee and
issued a Request for Proposal for recycling processing services, which was awarded
to Waste Management. All recycling is now processed at Waste Management's facility
in Germantown.
Ms. Wagner noted that the new facility is highly automated and efficient, noting it was
recently upgraded in 2021-2022. The county requested that all communities execute
updated Intergovernmental Agreements (IGAs) to reflect the new location and revised
provisions.
However, several concerning changes were made to the agreement. The original IGA
included language stating that if recycling needed to be taken to another location with
additional costs, the county would cover those costs. This language was removed,
with the county asserting that its contract with Waste Management covers all
processing costs and that communities are included under the term "county."
Ms. Wagner expressed concern with this interpretation and requested either
reinstatement of the original language or explicit inclusion of municipalities in the cost
coverage provision. The county declined both requests.
A second concern involved the county's control over working capital limits. The county
maintains a floor and ceiling limit with a $400,000 range. If the balance falls below the
floor, communities will be charged tipping fees; if it exceeds the ceiling, communities
receive dividend payments based on recycling tonnage. The county retains authority
to adjust these limits without community consultation, despite Ms. Wagner's request
for a subcommittee process to review and justify such changes.
Ms. Wagner also requested greater transparency regarding the county's education
program and budget. While the county agreed to share educational information, they
refused to include this commitment in the IGA. Similarly, requests to include budget
transparency language were denied, with the county directing communities to its
website instead.
Throughout approximately a year of discussions, Ms. Wagner stated that the county
was uncooperative and took advantage of the fact that state law provides no opt-out
mechanism for communities designated under a responsible unit in 1990.
Communities are required to deliver recycling to the county regardless of whether they
sign the IGA.
The IGA primarily serves to designate the delivery location and establish the dividend
program, which the county claims is unique nationally. However, the City of Pewaukee
has not received dividends for several years, and Ms. Wagner does not anticipate any
in the near future based on current market conditions. She noted that communities
may eventually be required to pay tipping fees for recycling.
Despite these concerns, Ms. Wagner recommended approval of the IGA to maintain
eligibility for potential future dividends, as communities that do not sign would forfeit
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that opportunity.
Alderman Wamser expressed frustration with the situation, comparing it to
communities that simply landfill everything rather than deal with recycling
complexities. Ms. Wagner acknowledged the program's benefits, noting Waste
Management's efforts to find markets for difficult materials such as plastic bags and its
acceptance of #4 plastics, which were not processed at the previous facility.
She highlighted City of Pewaukee's strong recycling performance, with a residual rate
of 12% compared to the national average of 30%, demonstrating effective community
participation and county messaging. Ms. Wagner praised Waste Management's
ongoing efforts to find new markets for recyclable materials but reiterated her
disappointment with the county's unwillingness to cooperate or address community
concerns.
The Committee acknowledged it had no real alternative given state law requirements.
Motion was made and seconded (J. Wamser, J. Blackwood) to recommend
approval of the Intergovernmental Agreement between the City of Pewaukee
and Waukesha County regarding the Municipal Recycling Dividend Program.
The motion carried unanimously.
6. Public Comment - Please limit your comments to two minutes. If further time for discussion
is needed, please contact your District Alderperson prior to the meeting.
There were no public comments
7. Adjournment
Motion was made and seconded (J. Blackwood, M. Kreiter) to adjourn the meeting at
4:34 p.m. The motion passed unanimously.
Respectfully Submitted
Magdelene Wagner
Director of Public Works
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City of Pewaukee - New Agenda Item
Agenda Language:
Discussion and possible action regarding the 2025 MS4 Annual Storm Water Report.
Sub Item Agenda Language:
Background Provided By:
Magdelene Wagner/Richard Wirtz
Background:
As required by our NR216 Permit, the City creates an annual report. This is referred to
as our Annual MS4 Report (MS4 = Municipal Separate Storm Sewer System). This
report summarizes activities for our permit compliance for the year. The report is a
lengthy one and the Council previously requested a summary report. Attached you will
find the summary report. The full report may be viewed on the City's website at
https://www.cityofpewaukee.us/218/Storm-Water-Management and scroll to the bottom
and click on 2025. (If the link does not work, the full report is located on the City's
website under Departments, Public Works, Storm Water Management then scroll near
the bottom under Reports and click the year 2025.)
Fiscal Impact:
Recommended Motion:
No action is required.
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Department of Public Works
Engineering Division
W240N3065 Pewaukee Road
Pewaukee, WI 53072
(262) 691-0804 Fax: (262) 691-5720
Director Magdelene Wagner, P.E.
Memorandum
To: Magdelene Wagner, P.E.
From: Richard J. Wirtz, P.E., CFM
Subject: City of Pewaukee Annual MS4 Report for 2025
Date: March 31, 2026
As in previous reporting cycles, we are providing a brie f summary report and supporting data to be posted on
the City’s website and provided to members of the Public Works Committee and Common Council which briefly
describes the major components of the City’s permit, the measurable goals of th ese components, the results
achieved during the reporting year and any recommended changes to the programs. If you are interested in
viewing the full report, please go to the City’s website at https://www.cityofpewaukee.us/218/Storm-Water-
Management . This summary report along with the information provided in Attachments B through E were
submitted to the WDNR along with th e City’s eReport. A copy of the 2025 eReport filed with the WDNR is
attached at the end of the summary report as Attachment A.
Highlights from the 2025 reporting period included:
The WDNR has been developing TMDL and waste load allocation for the Illinois/Fox River. The draft
TMDL report and waste load allocations have been completed. The two pollutants of concern are Total
Suspended Solids (TSS) and Total Phosphorous (TP). Based on the draft report, the City will be required
to reduce TP by 58% and TSS by 29.7%.
City staff and consultants performed 724 erosion control inspections, issued five Notices of
Noncompliance, issued eight Notices of Violation, and recommended $9500.00 do llars in fines to the
Sheriff’s office during the reporting period. Ci ty staff spent an esti mated 696 hours conducting
inspections, reviewing plans and enforcing the City erosion control ordinance.
The City currently owns 17 Best Management Practi ces (BMP’s), of which 13 were inspected at least
once during the reporting period. Additionally, City staff conducted 2 inspections of privately owned
BMP’s. City staff time to review storm water management submittals and inspect BMP’s accounted for
approximately 401 hours.
Highway crews applied approximately 2100 tons of salt and 3380 gallons of salt brine to City streets
through the end of February for the 2025-2026 winter se ason. This results in an average application of
11 tons of salt per lane mile for the winter season so far. This is 1.8 tons more than the previous winter
season.
Highway crews removed 30.9 tons of material from approximately 57 inlets and catch basins, repaired
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Department of Public Works
Engineering Division
W240N3065 Pewaukee Road
Pewaukee, WI 53072
(262) 691-0804 Fax: (262) 691-5720
Director Magdelene Wagner, P.E.
26 storm sewer structures, cleaned 1118 feet of roadside swales, and swept 2405.1 lane miles of streets
removing 64.4 tons of material.
Approximately 1069 tons of yard waste was collected at the City Recycling Center drop off site and by
the City’s waste hauler and taken to Johnson’s Nursery LLC for composting/recycling.
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City of Pewaukee - New Agenda Item
Agenda Language:
Discussion and possible action regarding Proposals to Conduct Groundwater Well
Siting Study
Sub Item Agenda Language:
Background Provided By:
Jane Mueller/Rob Kincaid
Background:
Last year, the Water Utility conducted the Water Supply Alternatives Analysis to
determine how the City of Pewaukee will provide safe and affordable drinking water to
the community, now and into the next 30 to 50 years.
The Common Council directed staff to continue to look at two options for the drinking
water source: 1) request a Great Lakes Surface Water Diversion. 2) Continue to support
the groundwater supply.
Staff recently met with two hydrogeologic consultants who conduct well siting
throughout Wisconsin to discuss our current and future water supply needs for the
community.
INTERA Incorporated — Mr. Pat Jurcek, P.G. senior hydrogeologist
COLLIER Geophysics - Dr. John Jansen, P.G. Ph.D., principal hydrogeologist
Both hydrogeologists have experience siting wells in southeast Wisconsin and
Waukesha County. Dr. Jansen has sited wells for the City of Pewaukee in the past as
well as a recent well siting for the Village of Pewaukee.
The City requested that the consultant identify at least two well sites. The City provided
the previous 1995 Regional Reconnaissance Study to use as a basis for their reports.
They will update the reports with new data sets that have been compiled since the
original study was conducted. Illustrations of the location of major bedrock formations,
fracture traces and regional aquifers will be incorporated into the report.
INTERA Incorporated Proposal:
1) Data Collection $ 3,580
2) Photo-lineament Analysis $ 5,560
3) Delineation of Potential Contaminant Sources $ 5,975
4) Evaluation of Cambrian Deep Sandstone Potential Well Sites $ 5,530
5) Inventory of Potential Contaminant Sources $ 5,770
6) Report preparations $14,950
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Final Project Cost Estimate $41,365
COLLIER Geophysics
Phase 1- Updating the 1995 report and maps including gravity data to help determine
favorable locations for sandstone aquifer wells. Use available data to identify two well
sited to meet City;s immediate needs. $20,000
Phase 2- Evaluate the Feasibility of Developing a Regional Welll Field in the Rock
Bedrock Valley. $17,500
Project Cost Estimate $37,500
Should the City wish to continue to pursue the Groundwater study, additional field work
will need to be conducted to see if these sites are viable. Additional anticipated
reconnaissance costs:
*Geophysical exploration-electrical resistivity tomography (ERT), time domain
electromagnetic conduction (TEM) and/or seismic refraction tomography (SRT).
Determined by the # of samples needed $30,000 - $50,000
*Test boring and test wells-boring and drilling tests conducted of favorable sites to
confirm capacity and quality of water available.
Determined by the # of well sites $50,000 - $100,00 per site.
Fiscal Impact:
Recommended Motion:
Public Works Committee recommends that the Common Council approve the proposal
from COLLIERS Geophysical to prepare a Well Siting Study for the City of Pewaukee
for a cost not to exceed $37,500.
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April 20, 2026
To:
Rob Kincaid
Assistant Utility Manager
City Of Pewaukee Water and Sewer Utility
Via email : kincaid@pewaukee.wi.us
Re: Proposal to site two municipal wells and evaluate the feasibility of developing a
regional well field
Dear Mr. Kincaid:
Thank you for contacting us to discuss siting two new municipal wells for the City of
Pewaukee (the City). As we discussed, the City of Pewaukee is interested in developing
additional sand and gravel or dolomite aquifer wells within their projected service area, if
possible. The City is also interested in siting one or more sandstone aquifer wells to pair
with any shallow well developed or to provide the needed capacity if no shallow well
sites can be found. The City is also interested in looking at options for a regional water
supply and would like to determine if there is the potential for a regional water supply
from a bedrock valley aquifer located just west of the City. This proposal outlines an
approach to evaluate both of these options and provide the information required to
provide two wells within the City for immediate needs and evaluate the viability of
developing a new regional source of water that can be incorporated into planning for
other long-term water options available for the region.
To respond to your request, Collier Consulting (Collier) is pleased to provide you with
this proposal to conduct well site exploration activities for the City. Collier will partner
with our teaming partner Spheros Environmental (Spheros) to provide data management,
data visualization, and technical support for the project. Spheros (formerly LRE) has
recently hired a midlevel hydrogeologist in Milwaukee who will be supporting this
project.
Background
Previous exploration studies conducted for the City identified several areas with potential
for sand and gravel and dolomite wells, collectively known as the shallow aquifer, as well
as developed deep sandstone aquifer wells in the Deep Sandstone Aquifer. I have
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personally conducted several well siting projects for the City over the last 30 years that
have led to the development of several dolomite aquifer wells and paired well
installations of sandstone and dolomite wells on the same site or on adjacent sites.
A notable study is a regional reconnaissance study of groundwater resources in the City I
completed in 1995 for Ted Zoricha and Associates (TZA, 1995). Much of the basic
information of the hydrogeology of the area was compiled for that study. There are new
data sets that should be incorporated into the maps developed for the 1995 report to
improve the understanding of the subsurface and identify the most favorable well sites on
the available land. This study proposes to update the information produced by that study
to identify the potential to develop additional shallow aquifer wells as well as new
methods to select sandstone well locations to avoid subsurface hazards such as
PreCambrian mounds that reduce the thickness of the sandstone and reduce the yield of a
well or drilling into the Waukesha fault plane that has caused the collapse of two wells in
the City.
Figure 1 is a recent bedrock elevation map for Waukesha County that illustrates the
location of a major bedrock valley, the Rock Bedrock Valley, that trends southwest to
northeast across the county within a few miles of the City. The Rock Bedrock Valley has
been used as an aquifer for many other municipal water systems in the area including
Hartland, Oconomowoc, Jackson and Slinger. It represents a regional aquifer with the
capacity to supply millions of gallons per day to a properly designed well field. The map
also indicates the presence a smaller bedrock valley that enters the City on its west side
and trends to the east in the central part of the City. This tributary valley has been used to
support a high capacity municipal well for the Village of Pewaukee and may contain
similar permeable units capable of supporting additional high capacity wells within the
City boundaries.
Figure 2 is a map of fracture traces prepared for the 1995 TZA study. It indicates areas
interpreted to have underlying fracture zones in the dolomite bedrock that are potentially
capable of supporting high capacity municipal wells. The City produces water from 5
wells in the dolomite aquifer that range in capacity from 30 to 521 gpm. Additional high
capacity wells can be developed in the dolomite aquifer within the City if suitable well
sites can be identified.
Successfully siting a high capacity municipal well in the sand and gravel or dolomite
aquifer within the City will require geophysical exploration and test borings on available
land in suitable areas within the City. Given the rate of development over the last 20
years, the number of suitable well sites is likely to be limited and efforts to identity and
preserve these sites will be important for the current and future water supply needs of the
City.
In addition to the shallow aquifer, the City also has the option to develop additional wells
in the sandstone aquifer. Sandstone wells are more expensive to drill and pump, but they
are less susceptible to contamination from surface sources. They are likely to produce
water with elevated radium and are often paired with shallow aquifer wells to blend down
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the radium and increase the volume of water that can be pumped from a single well site.
The city produces water from 7 sandstone wells that range in depth from 1,000 to 1,415
feet deep with capacities from 130 to 752 gpm. The sandstone aquifer is known to vary
in thickness and there are areas with knobs of impermeable quartzite or granite on the
surface the basement rock that protrude into the aquifer and reduce the thickness of the
sandstone and reduce the capacity of wells in those locations. The sandstone is also split
by the Waukesha Fault and at least on City well was drilled into the fault zone and
ultimately collapsed.
Siting a successful sandstone well requires selecting a site that is far enough from
existing sandstone wells to minimize interference between the wells as well as avoiding
mounds on the basement surface or drilling into the Waukesha Fault. Figure 3 shows the
distribution of gravity data in Waukesha County from a UWM MS thesis (Brukardt,
1983). The regional gravity data can be used to identify potential mounds on the
basement rock surface as well as identify the location of the Waukesha Fault Zone as
shown on Figure 4. This can significantly increase the probability of drilling a high
yielding sandstone well with a stable borehole. Previous work for the Village of
Pewaukee has identified a correlation between the gravity readings and thickness of the
sandstone and the specific yield of sandstone wells. Similar analysis will be used to
identify favorable sandstone well locations within the City.
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Figure 1: Bedrock topography of Waukesha County
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Figure 2 Map of fracture traces in the City of Pewaukee prepared for the 1995 TZA
study
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Figure 3 Gravity data in Waukesha County from Brukardt, 1983.
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Figure 4: Modeled Elevation of Basement Surface from Gravity Data in
Southeastern Wisconsin (Skalbeck 2008)
Project Work Plan
For the sake of efficiency and clarity, this project has been divided into two distinct
tracts. Phase 1 will focus on identifying two well sites for municipal wells to meet your
immediate needs. Phase 2 will be a feasibility study to evaluate the potential to develop
a regional well field in the Rock Bedrock Valley just west of the City limits.
Development of this aquifer will require cooperation between the City and other
municipal entities but will provide a source of water with enough capacity to service
several municipalities and provide an economy of scale to diffuse the impact of the
capital costs and any current or future treatment requirements. This option should be
considered as a potential long term source of water and as a alternative or back up to
other regional options such as the expansion of Lake Michigan water.
Phase 1: Site Two Municipal Wells within the City Limits
Phase 1: Task 1 Geologic Reconnaissance Work Plan
The work will focus on updating the 1995 Reconnaissance report and maps to identify
viable options for well sites in the shallow or deep sandstone aquifer. The preference will
be to identify potential shallow aquifer wells that could be paired with sandstone aquifer
wells on the same well site. Phase 1 will also use regional gravity data to identify
favorable areas for sandstone aquifer wells. The gravity data will be used to determine
favorable locations for sandstone aquifer wells to minimize the risk of hitting shallow
PreCambrian basement rock that thins the available sandstone and causes reduced well
capacity, such as was encountered at Village of Pewaukee Well 5, find areas of the
sandstone likely to have greater thickness and higher specific capacity for wells, and map
the location of the Waukesha Fault trace to avoid hitting large fracture zones and
incompetent rock such as was encountered in City of Pewaukee Well 5.
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The City will be asked to provide a map of parcels that are available, or potentially
available to the City. New well data in the area will be used to update the depth to
bedrock map and bedrock elevation map. The Fracture Trace analysis map will be
updated around sites identified as being potentially available to the City.
The potentially available parcels identified by the City will be overlaid on the maps to
identify candidate exploration areas for dolomite or sand and gravel wells. A geophysical
exploration program will be designed based on the size, number and site conditions and
number of exploration sites. The exploration efforts will depend upon the specific target
and site conditions and are expected to consist of some combination of electrical
resistivity tomography (ERT), time domain electromagnetic conduction (TEM) and/or
seismic refraction tomography (SRT). The scope and cost of the geophysical exploration
program cannot be determined until the number of sites and areas to be studied has been
identified. Based on similar exploration efforts, the geophysical exploration for shallow
wells can be expected to be cost between $30,000 and $50,000. The results will be
summarized in a report with updated maps.
If the shallow well exploration identifies promising sites, test borings and test wells will
be required to confirm the capacity and quality of water available. The report for the
shallow well geophysical exploration work will include the location and construction
details for test borings to confirm the results and identify locations for test wells and
production wells. The number and costs of the test borings cannot be determined until the
geophysical work is completed, but based on previous studies in the area it can be
expected to cost between $50,000 and $100,000, including drilling and oversite costs
depending on the number and depths of the borings. This estimate will be revised as site
information becomes available.
Task 1 will also include an analysis of existing data to select promising sandstone well
locations. The regional gravity data and well logs will be used to produce a map of
favorable sandstone well site. Sandstone well locations will be found on or near potential
shallow aquifer well sites if possible. If no favorable shallow well sites are identified, the
regional data will be used to find the most favorable sandstone well sites on potentially
available land that is favorably positioned to existing watermains and infrastructure. An
area of particular interest is the southern portion of the City near the border with the City
of Waukesha. The conversion of the City of Waukesha from groundwater to surface
water has caused an recovery of 100 to 200 feet in water levels in the sandstone aquifer
and has made areas in the southern part of the City of Pewaukee much more favorable for
sandstone well development. We will use the available data to identify potential
sandstone well locations with an emphasis of collocating shallow wells with sandstone
wells, if possible. Sites will be chosen to reduce potential interference with existing or
potential future sandstone wells and maximize the expected thickness of the sandstone
and capacity of the wells.
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The estimated cost of Phase 1, Task 1 is $20,000 not to exceed, to be billed at our
standard rates. The estimated costs of the subsequent geophysical exploration and test
drilling have been provided in the text above but are subject to change based on the
specific drilling targets, number and depth of borings, and the driller selected.
Phase 2: Evaluate the Feasibility of Developing a Regional Well Field in the Rock
Bedrock Valley
Phase 2 will be a high level feasibility study of the options to develop a regional well
field in a Rock Bedrock Valley Aquifer west of the City. Regional geologic maps of the
depth to bedrock, bedrock elevation, and regional gravity data will be used to delineate
the limits of the Rock bedrock valley (Figure 1) west of the City. Areas of open land or
potentially available land will be identified on the map as possible well field areas. Well
logs from existing wells will be used to construct geologic cross sections crossing the
bedrock valley in locations that appear favorable for well field development. The
geologic cross sections will be used to identify areas with permeable sand and gravel
deposits that are covered by low permeability confining units.
Phase 2, Task 1: High Level Evaluation of the Feasibility of Developing a Regional
Well field
This task will include a review of available regional geologic reports to map the shape of
the Rock Bedrock Valley adjacent to the City. This review will include published
geologic maps, a review of the regional gravity data, and the construction of
approximately three geologic cross-sections to illustrate the hydrostatigraphy of the
aquifer system in the bedrock valley. The cross sections will delineate the layers of
permeable sand and gravel aquifer material and the low permeability confining units
above and below the aquifer units that separate the aquifer. The confining units will
provide isolation between the pumping wells and shallower domestic wells and surface
water resources and reduce the risk of contamination from surface sources.
The project will start with a meeting with the City and their invited guests to establish the
vision for the project and identify the areas to focus on in terms of areas to explore, and
discuss potential impacts to shallow aquifers and surface water to evaluate and potential
partners to consider. The results will be presented in a concise high level report, that
identifies the potential well locations, potential well yield and water quality, parcels of
potentially available land that could be suitable for well field development, and a
discussion of the advantages and disadvantages of a regional well field. The report will
also include a discussion of the steps that would be required to develop the well
field. Strategies to acquire and preserve the land would also be discussed, such as
locating the well field on existing or future public lands such as parks or sports
complexes, or identifying specific well sites within land planned for development to set
aside the future well sites and allow development of the site for other uses.
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It should be noted that Task 2 should be completed soon before more potential sites are
lost to development and to allow enough time for discussions with regional partners to
evaluate the implications and advantages of the formation of a regional groundwater
utility to complement the existing surface water utility in the County. The new
groundwater utility could be used to supply areas of Waukesha County where a regional
surface water utility may not be possible or practical. The groundwater source can also be
used as a backup to serve the surface water service area if there is ever an interruption of
the surface water source or changes in economic or political conditions
We anticipate there will be a need for on-going technical support to the City if this option
is pursued. Collier and Spheros will be available as needed to provide analysis,
recommendations, and support in negotiation with other municipalities or regulatory
agencies as needed on an ongoing basis at our normal billing rates with the scope of each
effort to be defined In a concise scope of work and approved by the city.
The estimated cost of Phase 2, Task 1 is $15,000 not to exceed, to be billed at our
standard rates. The estimated costs of the subsequent support services will be billed at
our standard rates based on scopes of work approved by the City.
Closure
Collier and Spheros appreciate the opportunity provide this proposal. We are prepared to
start working within 2 weeks of notice to proceed and we anticipate requiring
approximately 30 days to complete Phase 1 and an additional4 to 6 weeks to complete
Phase 2, assuming that both phases are approved. Approved. We will require input from
the city as to the availability of land for Phase1 and the areas of potential interest for the
regional well field in Phase 2, potential future partners to be considered, and the
availability of land, and the preferred water transportation corridors.
We trust this information meets your needs and look forward to working with you and the
City to locate new municipal well sites and evaluate regional water supply options. If
this is acceptable, please sign and return the attached professional services agreement.
Please let us know if we can answer any questions or provide more information.
Sincerely,
John Jansen, P.G., Ph.D.
Principal Hydrogeologist
Collier Consulting, Inc.
john@collierconsulting.com
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Geophysical Project Cost Estimate
Project Name:
Proposal Number:
Prepared By:
Proposal Date:
Estimate Type:
Completed For:
Client Phone Number
Via Email
Client:
Project Location:
Project Description:
Line Item Estimated Cos
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Task 1. City Well Reconnaissance Study 20,000.00$
Task 2.Regional Wellfield Analysis 17,500.00$
Additional Support TBD
Total:
37,500.00$
Scope of Work:
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Notice to Proceed
Client:
Authorized by:
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PRICING
Comment
The detail of the analysis is limited to the detail of available information and any additional data collection authorized by the Village.
Field work and additonal support TBD
Collier and Spheros propose to conduct a Task 1 well siting study for the City of Pewaukee to site two municipal wells within the City boundaries and evaluate the
feasibility of developing a regional well field outside the City limits. The Task 1 study consists of a study to site one to two new municipal wells within the City limits
to meet projected water needs. The City wishes to explore the feasible options to drill new wells in the sand and gravel , dolomite, or sandstone aquifers on sites
potentially available to the City. Ideally a single site can be identified that can support both a shallow sand and gravel or dolomite well and a deep sandstone
aquifer well. Individual well sites will be needed if a single dual aquifer site can not be identified. The City wishes to avoid sandstone aquifer well sites that lie
above mounds of PreCambiran rock that will reduce the yield of a sandstone well and also avoid sites above the Waukesha Fault that can result in unstable
boreholes in sandstone wells. The Collier team proposes to collect and reinterpret existing geologic reports and geophysical data collected for previous studies,
including gravity data collected by the USGS and UWM, to map the Waukesha Fault and identify favorable and available sites for shallow wells and/or deep
sandstone wells. The results will be used to up date a geological reconnaissance study prepare for the City in 1995. Colller will compile this data, review it to
identify favorable sites for shallow well exploration or siting a deep sandstone well. The cost estimate includes a budget for site visits and meetings with the
Village and their engineers to discuss options and a cornice report describing the results with recommendations for subsequent geophysical exploration. Estimated
costs to conduct geophysical exploration and test drilling support for shallow aquifer wells and permitting and drilling support for sandstone wells will be provided as
project needs are identified. The Task 2 regional well field evaluation project will consist of a review of regional geologic reports and geophysical data to identify
potential well field sites and support the City with design and negotiations to evaluate the potential role of a groundwater wells field as part of a long term water
supply for the region. The deliverable of the project will be a report describing the methods used and the relevant findings. Collier and Spheros will be available
as needed to support negotiations and planning for the development of a regional water utility or wellfield.
Key Assumptions and Limitations - (Quote valid for 90 days)
kincaid@pewaukee.wi.us
(262)691-0804
City of Pewaukee, WI
City of Pewaukee
Data review to site well
City of Pewaukee Well Siting
John Jansen
3/20/2026
Time and Materials Cost Estimate
Rob Kincaid
3085
City of Pewaukee
This notice to proceed authorizes Collier Geophysics, LLC. to complete the scope of work at the estimated cost presented above and must be completed and
signed prior to the start and performance of any work. Upon signing, Client agrees to the General Terms and Conditions of Collier Geophysics.
(Name and Title)
Access provided to the site by the client - cost for permitting is not included
Work area needs to be safe and navigable for staff and equipment.
Field work cannot be completed during inclement weather; crew and equipment safety will affect where lines are placed
Actual field parameters may be altered on-site by the field geophysicist to optimize the investigation
7711 W. 6th Ave., Suite G
Lakewood, CO 80214
Office: 720.487.9200
www.colliergeophysics.com
SDVOSB
Collier Consulting, Inc. Geophysical Project Cost Estimate
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COLLIER GEOPHYSICS’ (COLLIER) GENERAL TERMS AND CONDITIONS
FEE PAYMENT
1) COLLIER will submit invoices to Client monthly foll owing any month of significant
activity or at key project milestones, and a final invoice upon completion of services.
Invoices will show charges based on current COLLIER Fee Schedules or other
agreed-upon basis, and will include a detailed separation of charges and supporting
information.
2) Payment is due upon receipt of invoice. On accounts past due by forty -five (45)
days, Client will pay a finance charge of 1.5 percent per month dating from the
invoice date.
3) In the event Client requires expert -witness testimony, Client will pay COLLIER all
past due balances before COLLIER will proceed to prepare for or offer testimony.
4) Client will pay the balance stated on the invoice unless Client notifies COLLIER
of the particular item that is alleged to be incorrect within fifteen (15) days from the
invoice date. Client will remit the balance of undisputed items in a timely manner
while a disputed item is being reviewed.
5) In the event Client fails to pay COLLIER within forty -five (45) days following
invoice date, COLLIER may consider that a breach of the consulting agreement and
all duties of COLLIER may be suspended or terminated, and work product may be
withheld, without liability of any kind to COLLIER.
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1) All reports, field data and notes, laboratory test data, calculations, estimates, and
other documents prepared in the course o f consulting service shall remain the
property of COLLIER . Client agrees that all reports and other work COLLIER
furnished to Cli ent or Client's agents which are not paid for, will be returned upon
demand and will not be used for any purpose whatsoever.
2) Documents provided to COLLIER by Client will be returned to Client, upon
request, at the completion of work at Client's cost.
3) Reuse of reports or other materials by Client or others, on extensions or
modifications of the project or on other sites, w ithout written permission from
COLLIER or adaptation by COLLIER for the intended purpose, shall be at the user's
sole risk, withou t liability on the part of COLLIER, and Client agrees to indemnify
and hold COLLIER harmless from all claims, damages and expenses, including
attorney's fees.
4) COLLIER shall maintain Client's project data and reports in strictest confidence,
and will release such information to others only upon written permission from Client.
DISPUTES
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that COLLIER incurs in collecting any delinquent amount Client owes.
2) If the Client institutes a suit against COLLIER which is dismissed or for which
judgment is rendered for COLLIER, Client will pay COLLIER for all costs of defense
including attorney fees, expert witness fees and court costs.
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1) COLLIER will carry Workers Compensation, General Liability, Automobile
Liability, Excess Umbrella-Form Liability and Professional Liability insurance policies
in amounts which COLLIER considers adequate. Certificates of insurance will be
provided to Client upon request. Within the terms and conditions of the insurance,
COLLIER agrees to indemnify Client against loss caused by a ctions of COLLIER, its
employees or its subcontractors. COLLIER will not be responsible for liability
beyond the limits and condi tions reflected herein and in the Certificate of the
Insurance. At Client's request, COLLIER will seek additional insurance c overage or
limits for specific projects, and will bill Client for the additional premium cost.
COLLIER will require that its field subcontractors are insured to the same levels
required of COLLIER by Client.
2) COLLIER's professional liability will be limited to the value of the consulting
services performed.
3) COLLIER will not be responsible for any loss or liability related to negligence of
Client others employed by Client, or from negligence by any person for whose
conduct we are not legally responsible.
4) Neither the Client nor COLLIER , their respective officers, directors, partners,
employees, contractors or sub -consultants shall be liable to the other or shall make
any claim for any incidental, indirect or consequential damages arising out of or
connected in any way to the Project or to this Agreement. This mutual waiver of
consequential damages shall include, but is not lim ited to, loss of use, loss of profit,
loss of business, loss of income, loss of reputation and any other consequential
damages that either party may have incurred from any cause of action including
negligence, strict liability, breach of contract and breac h of strict or implied warranty.
Both the Client and COLLIER shall require similar waivers of consequential
damages protecting all the entities or persons named herein in all contracts and
subcontracts with others involved in this project.
CUSTODY OF MATERIALS
1) In the course of work, COLLIER may take custody of and transport soil and/or
water samples from Client's site. Upon the completion of evaluation and/or testing
of such samples, COLLIER reserves the right to return the samples to Client at
Client's expense, and Client agrees to accept such samples and the responsibility
for their proper and legal disposal.
2) At no tim e, under any circumstances, will COLLIER personnel represent
COLLIER or themselves as generators of waste, hazardous or otherwise, which
may have to be removed from or disposed of on a site, and COLLIER personnel will
not sign hazardous waste manifests on behalf of Client.
SUBCONTACTORS
1) On occasion, COLLIER engages the specialized services of individual
consultants or ot her companies to participate in a project. When considered
necessary, these firms or other consultants will be used with Clie nt's approval. The
cost of such services plus a fifteen (15) percent service charge will be included in
our invoice.
2) Alternatively, at Client's request, COLLIER will recommend contractor(s) or
specialist(s) for Client to enter into direct contract(s ) with. Invoices for these outside
services will be issued to Client for direct payment to the contractor(s). COLLIER
review and approval of each invoice will be provided on request. Under either
alternative, COLLIER does not guarantee and is not respon sible for the
performance of the contractor(s) or the accuracy of their results.
CHANGES TO THE APPROVED SCOPE OF WORK
Once a scope of work is approved and signed, the Client must submit any changes
or modifications to the scope of work to C OLLIER in writ ing. COLLIER agrees to
provide a response to change orders in a timely manner. Any changes or
modifications to the approved scope of work will be at an additional cost, above and
beyond the approved scope of work. The additional cost must be agreed upon an d
a written change order approved by COLLIER and the Client prior to the start of any
new tasks.
STANDBY TIME
COLLIER will not co nduct on -site work during inclement weather, extreme
temperatures or other atmospheric conditions that jeopardize the health and safety
of personnel and/or equipment. In the event that COLLIER incurs standby time due
to inclement weather, delays by client and/or other on- site contractors working for
the Client, and/or other conditions outside the control of COLLIER, Client agrees to
pay 75% of personnel rates, 100% or equipment rates, and 100% of expenses.
GEOPHYSICAL & GEOLOGICAL INSTRUMENTATION SERVICES
COLLIER is equipped to provide specialized geophysical and geo logical
instrumentation services according to project needs. Fees for these equipment
services will be based on use charges at standard rates published by COLLIER plus
fees for consulting ser vices. Client agrees to be responsible for any equipment
stuck downhole and the recovery thereof.
RIGHT OF ENTRY
Client will furnish right -of-entry on the site for COLLIER to conduct the work.
COLLIER will take reasonable precautions to minimize damage t o the land from use
of its equipment but has not included in the fee the cost for restoration of damage
that may result from site operations. If COLLIER is required to restore the land to its
former condition, this will be arranged and the cost plus fifteen (15) percent will be
added to our fee.
DAMAGE TO SUBSURFACE STRUCTURES
Reasonable care will be exercised in locating subsu rface structures in the vicinity of
proposed subsurface explorations. This will include contact with the local agency
coordinating subsurface utility information (i.e., "Call Before You Dig" service) and a
review of plans provided by Client for the project site. COLLIER shall rely upon any
information provided by Client or Client's agent or representative. If the locations of
underground structures are not known accurately or cannot be confirmed, then
there will be a degree of risk to Client associated w ith conducting the work. In the
absence of confirmed underground structure locations, Client agrees to accept the
risk of damage and possible costs associated with repair and restoration of damage
resulting from the work.
PETROLEUM PRODUCTS AND HAZARDOUS MATERIALS
If, at any time, evidence of the existence or possible existence of hazardous
materials is discovered, COLLIER reserves the right to renegotiate any consulting
agreement, the fees for our services and our continued involvement in the project.
COLLIER will notify Client as soon as possible should unanticipated hazardous
materials or suspected hazardous materials be discovered. Client agrees to
compensate COLLIER for the cost of any and all measures that, in our professional
onsite judgment are ju stified to protect the health and safety of our personnel,
Client's employees , the public, and/or the environment. In addition, C lient waives
any claims against COLLIER and, to the full extent permitted by law, agrees to
indemnify, defend and hold COLLIER harmless from any and all claims, damages
and liability, including but not limited to cost of defense, in any way connected with
the hazardous materials.
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In accepting our proposal for consulting services, Client acknowledges the inherent
risks associated with any geological investigation. In performing professional
services, COLLIER will use th e degree of care and skill ordinarily exercised under
similar circumstances by members of the pr ofession practicing in the same or
similar localities. COLLIER makes no express or implied warranty beyond our
commitment to conform to this high standard of professional practice.
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INTERA Incorporated
101 West Kirkwood Ave., Suite 316
Bloomington, IN 47404
+1 (812) 219 6442
INTERA.com
April 10, 2026
Mr. Rob Kincaid
Assistant Utility Manager
City of Pewaukee Water and Sewer Utility
RE: Proposal For Municipal Well Siting Study, City of Pewaukee, Wisconsin
Dear Mr. Kincaid,
INTERA has prepared this proposal to conduct a municipal well siting study and long-term water supply
planning study for the City (the City) of Pewaukee, Wisconsin. As we understand, the City desires to add
locate and develop municipal well site(s) with a minimum capacity of 500 gallons per minute (gpm) in
either the shallow unconsolidated sand and gravel, fractured Silurian Niagaran Dolomite or Cambrian
Deep Sandstone aquifers. The City desires that the proposed study be used for short or near-term
planning to identify and develop high-capacity municipal well sites prior to land use restraints due to
rapid residential and commercial development in the greater Pewaukee area. In addition, the proposed
study will also be used for long-term water supply planning to help the City determine if obtaining water
supply from Lake Michigan is the best option for future water supply.
Background Information
The City operates twelve municipal wells that are co nstructed in the unconsolidated sand and gravel,
Silurian Niagaran and Cambrian deep sandstone aquifers (Figure 1). Two of the City’s deep sandstone
wells have had issues with collapsed formation which may be related to the Waukesha Fault and high
radionuclide concentrations are also present in some of the sandstone wells. Elevated PFAS and chloride
concentrations are also present in some of the City’s shallow wells. In addition, the City has been
experiencing rapid residential and commercial development which can make it challenging to locate and
develop high capacity shallow sand and gravel wells.
In 1995, a Task 1 geologic reconnaissance study (TZA , 1995), was conducted in the Pewaukee area to
identify potential high capacity sand and gravel and fractured dolomite well exploration areas. Potential
sand and gravel well exploration areas were focused on land parcels that overlapped a buried, bedrock
valley system, whereas fractured dolomite well exploration areas were selected based on the results of
an aerial photo-lineament/fracture trace analysis. Many of the delineated exploration areas are likely no
longer available due to unfavorable land use or close proximity to potential contaminant sources.
Therefore, INTERA recommends that an updated Task 1 well siting study be conducted incorporating new
data sources (i.e. well construction reports, regional hydrogeologic studies, LIDAR data) to identify
potential high capacity well sites. The recommended study area will cover the City of Pewaukee boundary
and adjacent areas (approximately 2-3 miles beyond City boundary).
Based on our extensive high-capacity well siting experience, the objectives of our proposed Task 1 study
will be:
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April 10, 2026
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Further delineation of the regional scale pre-glacial buried bedrock valley and tributary system in
Pewaukee and surrounding areas. The results of this analysis will be used to delineate potential
high-capacity sand and gravel test well locations with specific recommendations designed to
further assess aquifer capacity and water quality.
Conduct an updated photo-lineament analysis utilizing historical and current aerial photographs
to identify potential areas associated with bedrock fracture zone(s) and faults in the Silurian
Niagaran dolomite bedrock aquifer. The results of this analysis will be used to delineate potential
high capacity fractured dolomite test well locations with specific recommendations designed to
further assess aquifer capacity and water quality.
Conduct a detailed analysis of the Precambrian surface utilizing regional studies (Skalbeck, J.D.,
and Others, 2006 and 2014) which utilized aeromagnetic, gravity and well log data to identify
areas with where overlying deep sandstone aquifer has: 1) good potential for favorable water
capacity production and aquifer water quality; and sufficiently offset from the Waukesha Fault to
avoid issues with collapsed sandstone formation.
Identify known and potential environmental contaminant sources to help safeguard the potable
water supply and to meet all Wisconsin Department of Natural Resources well setback criteria.
INTERA’s proposed hydrogeological assessment will be led by Mr. Pat Jurcek, P.G., senior hydrogeologist
who has over 34 years of experience conducting numerous municipal and industrial high capacity well
siting studies throughout Wisconsin and North America (including the previous 1995 well siting study) .
Mr. Jurcek is also familiar with the Wisconsin Department of Natural Resources (WDNR) requirements and
regulations for developing municipal potable high capacity sand and gravel wells. A copy of Mr. Jurc ek’s
resume is included in the INTERA Midwest Water Supply SOQ (submitted with this proposal). Mr. Jurcek
will also utilize other staff and resources at INTERA to complete the proposed study in a timely and
efficient manner.
Proposed Task 1 Hydrogeological Assessment Study Methodology
A summary of the proposed scope of work and cost estimate is provided below.
Delineation of buried, bedrock valley system:
In addition to utilizing previous exploration studies results, INTERA will obtain the GIS files
associated with the Wisconsin Geologic and Natural History Survey (WGNHS) southeastern
Wisconsin bedrock topography map (Evans, T.J., and Others, 2004). Selected domestic and high
capacity well construction reports would be then used to further refine the above initial bedrock
valley trend and to evaluate potential areas for the presence of permeable sand and gravel
deposits capable of sustaining high capacity well(s). Starting with a regional bedrock topography
map (to incorporate bedrock valley and tributary trends beyond City limits) and then adding
updated subsurface data has been utilized by INTERA to produce a higher resolution map of the
bedrock topographic surface in other well siting studies conducted in southeastern Wisconsin (see
Figure 2).
Photo-lineament analysis:
INTERA will obtain historical and current aerial photographs of the Pewaukee area along with
Light Detection and Ranging (LIDAR) maps to identify potential subsurface bedrock fracture and
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April 10, 2026
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fault zones. Subsurface bedrock fracture zones and associated weathering features often result
in surface topographic depressions and concentrated water seepage features which can be
delineated. Initially, INTERA will utilize the previous photo -lineament analysis results and utilize
the higher resolution aerial photographs and LIDAR maps to provide an updated assessment of
potential bedrock fracture zone areas.
Evaluation of Cambrian Deep Sandstone Potential Well Sites:
In addition to further delineating the trend of the Waukesha Fault in the study area, INTERA will
utilize regional studies (Skalbeck, J.D., and others, 2006 and 2014) which utilized aerial
aeromagnetic and gravity data to infer the underlying Precambrian granite surface. From
experience deep sandstone well yields and water quality (i.e. high radionuclide, TDS and chloride
concentrations) often correlates with the presence of ridges and depressions on the underlying
Precambrian surface. Data from the above studies will be used to generate a detailed map of the
inferred Precambrian surface in the study area which will also include sandstone well log data and
water quality to identify potential deep sandstone wells that are sufficiently offset from the
Waukesha Fault, and Precambrian ridges and depressions. Figure 3 summarizes the inferred
Precambrian surface in southeastern Wisconsin (Skalbeck J.D., and Others, 2006 and 2014) which
illustrates the trend of the Waukesha Fault and the highly variable Precambrian surface.
Inventory of Potential Contaminant Sources:
Initially, INTERA will review the 2025 potential contaminant source inventory conducted by Strand
Associates for the City. State and federal databases will be accessed to obtain updated
information on known environmental contaminant sources in the study area. The objective will
be to locate all known potential contaminant sources within the study area to minimize the
potential of groundwater contamination and to determine all WDNR contam inant well setback
distances at potential designated well site(s).
Maps and data compiled from above will be summarized in a brief technical report that will also provide
a map with recommended specific, designated areas that the City can utilize to try and obtain exploration
easements to develop high capacity well site(s). After potential well exploration site(s) have been secured,
a program can be designed to proceed with site specific testing to further evaluate aquifer water
production capacity and water quality.
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Mr. Rob Kincaid
April 10, 2026
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Project Cost Estimate
The proposed scope of work will be conducted as lump sum with the costs listed for phase of the
proposed project.
Project Cost Estimate, Municipal Well Siting Study, City of Pewaukee, Wisconsin
Project Phase Cost
1. Data Collection $3,580
2. Photo-lineament Analysis $5,560
3. Delineation of buried, bedrock valley system $5,975
4. Evaluation of Cambrian Deep Sandstone Potential Well Sites $5,530
5. Inventory of Potential Contaminant Sources $5,770
6. Report Preparation $14,950
Final Project Cost Estimate $41,365
INTERA appreciates the opportunity to submit this proposal to conduct this very important water supply
study for the City of Pewaukee, Wisconsin. Please contact INTERA if you have any questions or need
additional information,
Sincerely,
INTERA Incorporated
Patrick J. Jurcek, P.G.
Senior Hydrogeologist
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Mr. Rob Kincaid
April 10, 2026
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Figure 1: Municipal Well Location Map, City of Pewaukee, Wisconsin
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Mr. Rob Kincaid
April 10, 2026
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Figure 2: Regional Bedrock Surface Topography (right) and Detailed Bedrock Surface Topography
(left), Big Bend, Wisconsin
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April 10, 2026
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Figure 3: Comparison of Precambrian Basement Topography, SE Wisconsin based on 2-3 and 4-D
profile models and well logs (A) and Based on 3-D model and Well log Data (B)
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Mr. Rob Kincaid
April 10, 2026
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REFERENCES
Evans T.J., Massie-Ferch, K.,M., and Peters, R., M., 2004: Preliminary Bedrock Topography Map of
Walworth, Racine, Kenosha, Milwaukee, Waukesha, Ozaukee and Washington Counties, Wisconsin
Geological and Natural History Survey (WGNHS) Open-File Report 2004-19
Skalbeck, J.D., Couch, J.N., Helgesen, R.S., and Swosinski, D.S., 2006: Coupled Modeling of Gravity and
Aeromagnetic Data to Estimate Subsurface Basement Topography in Southeastern Wisconsin,
Geoscience Wisconsin, Volume 17, WGNHS, pp 53-64
Skalbeck, J.D., Koski, A.J., and Peterson, M., T., 2014: Estimation of Precambrian Basement Topography
in Central and Southeastern Wisconsin from 3-D Modeling of Gravity and Aeromagnetic Data,
Journal of Applied Geophysics No. 106, Elsevier, p 187-195
Ted Zorich and Associates (TZA), 1995: Report on Task 1.0 Geologic Reconnaissance Investigation for
Municipal Well Siting Study, report submitted to Sanitary District No.3, Town of Pewaukee,
Wisconsin
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City of Pewaukee - New Agenda Item
Agenda Language:
Discussion regarding an Excerpt-AWWA Beyond the Replacement Era: Balancing
Compounding Infrastructure Needs With Household Affordability
Sub Item Agenda Language:
Background Provided By:
Jane Mueller
Background:
This is an excerpt of a report gathered from AWWA. This recognizes the struggle that
Utilities across the country are struggling with aging infrastructure, regulatory
compliance and affordablility.
If you would like a copy of the full report you can contact me.
Fiscal Impact:
Recommended Motion:
No action required. This is for informational purposes only.
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Source: City of Pewaukee website. First collected Oct 7, 2026.