Wisconsin DNR Taking Comments on Kiel Wastewater Upgrade

The Wisconsin Department of Natural Resources is accepting public comments until March 10 on a proposed upgrade to the wastewater treatment plant in Kiel, Wis., now that the city has requested approval from DNR to make improvements.

The plant was built in 1965. "Although the plant has been upgraded periodically, many of the structures and piping systems have been in service for 30 to 50 years and are in need of replacement or repair. Wastewater flows and pollutant loadings to the plant are increasing. In addition, the upgrade is designed to bring the facility into compliance with legislatively scheduled changes to effluent limits for biochemical oxygen demand, total suspended solids, ammonia and phosphorus, all based on water quality," according to DNR's announcement, which says the proposed improvements would be implemented in three phases: