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Public Hearing – Facility Planning WWTP
July 7, 2015 @ 6:00 pm - 7:00 pm
To discuss and review the Facilities Planning Document for proposed upgrades to the existing wastewater treatment facility and a new effluent forcemain. The project is needed to comply with current and future WI DNR permit requirements, repair or replace equipment that is nearing the end of its useful life, and upgrade the facility to meet the City’s current and future needs.
The public hearing will discuss: population & design projections, current & future permit requirements, alternatives evaluated, review of alternatives selected, implementation schedule, environmental effects and user charge system impacts.
The City of Viroqua is also in the process of applying for USDA Rural Development funds to complete the proposed modifications to the wastewater treatment facility. The specific objective of this application is to receive low interest loans and grant assistance.
A copy of the Facilities Planning Document will be available for review at City Hall, at the McIntosh Memorial Library and on the City website on water-sewer department page. All interested parties are encouraged to attend or send in their comments, in writing, to the City of Viroqua. Comments will be accepted up to 15 days past the hearing date. Contact Sarah Grainger, City Engineer at 608-637-7154 ext 20 with any questions.