City of Lake Mills issued the following announcement on March 14.
On the morning of Sunday, March 13, 2022, at approximately 10:45 a.m. a small sludge spill was found at the Lake Mills Wastewater Utility located at 308 North C.P. Avenue.
The small spill occurred within the fenced area of the treatment plant and the public was never in danger of contact. Utility employees took actions to stop the leak and cleaned up the spill by 1:30 p.m. on Sunday. The Wisconsin Department of Natural Resources has been notified that the sewage sludge spill is estimated at less than 150 gallons.
Utility employees determined that the spill was caused by sludge foaming in the tank and overflowing the hatch doors.
City residents are reminded to stay out of possible areas of contamination and report any suspicious water/sewer leaks or spills to the city utilities at 920-648-4026.
Questions should be directed to Paul Hermanson, Director of Public Works, at (920) 648-4026.
Published on March 24, 2022.
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