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Our downtown office is closed on Tuesday, January 28th, 2020 for a staff training. posted Monday, Jan. 27, 2020 – 12:26 pm We cannot take water samples at any of our offices on this date. The downtown office will be open again on Wednesday, January 29th, 2020.
Environmental Spills & Complaints
Storm sewers, ditches, and storm water ponds all carry contaminants from the roadways directly to our surface waters with no treatment. For this reason, no dumping is allowed. We:
- Investigate any complaint or stain indicating waste has been deposited on the street or in a gutter or storm sewer
- Work to identify the material, its source and responsible party
- Assess threats to human or environmental health
- Ensure proper remediation
To report a concern, please fill out an online report or call (608) 266-4821.
Common Complaints
- Concrete Waste
Construction work concrete runoff is highly alkaline, requiring 10,000 gallons of rain water to neutralize one gallon of concrete waste. - Waste Water
Discharges from outside washing, discarding of mop water, or discharging carpet cleaning waste water in the gutter. - Used Cooking Oil
Tipped over storage drums, and improper handling or containers filled beyond capacity resulting in spills. - Automotive Fluids
Illegally discarded motor oil/antifreeze, or leaking vehicles - Paint
Wet paint dumped in the storm sewer, or tool/brush clean-up in the gutter. - Leachate
Garbage dumpsters can leak nutrient-rich liquid that fuels algae blooms and decreases available oxygen for aquatic life. - Sediment
Pit dewatering without proper filtration. - Solid Waste
Mulch, soil, garbage, deposited in the street/gutter, or improperly stored waste. - Restaurant Hood Cleaning Waste
Results in grease and chemical degreasers discharged to the lake.