Purpose

WA2760-012 Boards, Commissions, Committees - Article X Wastewater

The purpose of such Committee shall be to:

• Be under the direction of the Town Board (Utility District Board) and is advisory to the Town Board (Utility District Board) on all matters.

• Assist the Utility District in the overall solution to wastewater treatment and proper management of wastewater disposal.

• Maintain a watch for legislation with the purpose of ending or adding additional controls on field spreading for the state of Wisconsin that would impact Washington Island.

• Search out financial assistance for residents wanting to move from a holding tank to a more workable system.

• Collaborate to provide input for the development of both current and future wastewater management plans and facility plans.

• The objectives of environmental safety, safe drinking water and consideration of long-term wastewater treatment and disposal with consideration for the economic impact on the community can be accomplished by:

• Reducing holding tanks.

• Collective system solutions.

• Evaluate alternatives to land application.

• Continuing education for and input from system owners through Observer articles, guest speakers and open discussion.

• Work with other Committees when applicable to achieve common goals.

Members

Chair - John Larsen

Member - Mike Gillespie

Member - John Nickchen

Member - Lou Small

Board Liaison - Larry Kahlscheuer lkahlscheuer@washingtonisland-wi.gov

Utility District Manager: Jeffrey Andersen wisanitation@gmail.com

Utility District Administrator: Janet Jorgenson jjessen@washingtonisland-wi.gov