Due to wet weather events and elevated wastewater flows, NEW Water initiated a partial bypass of treated effluent around the ultraviolet (UV) disinfection system at its De Pere Facility to protect facility operations and maintain continuous service to the community. The partial bypass occurred at approximately 8:15p.m. on July 8 and lasted about five hours. The bypass was discontinued once all flow could be safely managed through the disinfection process.
The Wisconsin Department of Natural Resources has been notified.
Responding to wet weather events requires additional operational actions in order to preserve equipment operation, and continuous service to the community.
During wet weather events, NEW Water facilities experience excessive flows from clear water getting into the sanitary sewer system. NEW Water is actively working with municipal partners to address this issue, learn more about Inflow & Infiltration here.
In downtown Green Bay, portions of this sewer system have been in operation since the 1930s, and are in need of improvements in order to continue to function.
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Inflow & Infiltration
Inflow & Infiltration
Clear water that enters into the sanitary sewer system is called Inflow and Infiltration, or I&I.
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Facility Plan
Facility Plan
NEW Water is currently developing a Facility Plan, primarily focused on the liquids treatment processes at the Green Bay and De Pere treatment facilities.
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#LoveYourWatershed
Love Your Watershed
Fall colors will be fleeing! Reminder to rake up those leaves and keep your nearby storm drain clear to help protect our waterways. Together we can protect One Water!
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Our History at a Glance
Our History at a Glance
Learn more about "Our History at a Glance," a snapshot of NEW Water's history.
