Lake Wapogasset Bear Trap Lake Sanitary District

Public Notice is hereby given that the Lake Wapogasset Bear Trap Lake Sanitary District  will hold a public hearing at the District Office, located at 1236 72^nd Avenue, Amery, WI 54001 on Monday December 8, 2025, at 5:00 p.m. The hearing will consider the conclusions and recommendations of a Wastewater Facility Plan that has been prepared on behalf of the District for the wastewater treatment facility serving the customers around Lake Wapogasset and Bear Trap Lake.

The Wastewater Facility Plan recommends that the Sanitary District upgrade the wastewater treatment facility to maintain compliance with the wastewater discharge permit issued to by the Wisconsin Department of Natural Resources. The Sanitary District is planning to complete the proposed upgrades in multiple project phases that may be financed through Wisconsin DNR Clean Water Fund Program which provides low interest loans with possible partial principal forgiveness.

The public hearing will include a discussion of the wastewater facility planning process, recommendations, and the financial impact of the proposed improvements to the District customers. At this hearing, the public may ask questions regarding the Wastewater Facility Plan and public comments will be accepted for consideration and submission to the Wisconsin Department of Natural Resources.

A copy of the Wastewater Facility Plan will be available for public review at the District Office located at 1236 72^nd Avenue, Amery WI 54001 during regular operating hours. A copy of the Wastewater Facility Plan will also be posted on the District website wapobear.com.

Written comments regarding the wastewater facility plan will be accepted by MSA Professional Services, Inc., 60 Plato Blvd East, St. Paul, MN 55107-1835 until December 8, 2025. Please send comments with Attention to Tom Dye, P.E.

Dated this 18^th day of November 2025.

Wendy Weyer                                                                                                    Dave Erspamer

Office Manager                                                                            Sanitary District President,

Publish: 11/25/2025 and 12/02/2023