Sewer
The Village’s Sewer Division is responsible for maintaining the Village’s wastewater collection system and treatment plant. As much as 750,000 gallons of wastewater are treated daily at a recently expanded treatment plant, which allows the Village to meet or exceed requirements established by the Wisconsin Department of Natural Resources for discharge of water.
Sewer Division – Greg Richter, Head Operator
Sewer Division is located at 901 Gatewood Drive in Twin Lakes. The Sewer Department can be contacted by calling 262-877-3404 (During weekday hours of 6a.m. to 2:00p.m. or in non-emergency.)
Email: sewer@twinlakeswi.gov
* In the event of a sewer back up, contact Sewer Division staff via the Police Department at 262-877-9056!*
Sewer Back Up
In the event of a sewer back up into a home or business, customers are encouraged to contact the Village immediately so that Village staff can determine whether or not the main sewer line is clear before the resident incurs professional charges from a plumber. Contact Village staff via the Police Department at 262-877-9056 in the event of a sewer back up. Please note that the Village is not responsible for damages related to sewer backups.
Grease
Think pouring grease down your drain is ok as long as you run hot water? Think again. Grease should NEVER be poured down the kitchen sink. Once it hits our sewer lines it immediately cools and hardens. This is just one of several chunks of grease we removed from Lift Station 3 by Twin Lakes Park. PLEASE pour your grease into a glass jar or other receptacle to throw out with the trash. DON’T pour it down the drain!
Sump Pump Discharge
Sump Pump Discharge must NOT be directed to your house sanitary sewer system.
Click here for the Village brochure on Sump Pump Discharge
Swimming Pool Drainage
Residents with swimming pools MUST contact the Sewer Department before draining the pool into the sanitary sewer system.
Water Softeners and Salt
Most of us soften the water we use in our houses and businesses. Unfortunately, the salt, or Chloride, we used ends up in our wastewater and ultimately in Bassett Creek and the Fox River. Please adjust your water softener to reduce the amount of chloride in our wastewater. Simple actions by property owners can help save the Village from costly systems to further treat the water leaving our sewer plant by removing chlorides. The Village encourages all residents to reduce the amount of salt flushed down the drain each time a softener regenerates and to minimize regenerations by ensuring your softener is working properly and is regenerating based on the amount of water used in your household or business.
Click here for the Village brochure on Water Softeners.
Click here for a presentation on Chlorides in our Water
Optimize Your Water Softener and Earn a Rebate!
Exciting News! The Village of Twin Lakes is committed to enhancing our community’s environmental well-being. In line with the WI Dept. of Natural Resources guidelines, our Wastewater Treatment Facility is taking proactive steps to reduce chloride concentration in our lakes. Residents can now take advantage of rebates for inspecting and optimizing their existing water softeners. Help minimize regenerations by ensuring your softener works properly and regenerates based on your household or business’s water usage.
What’s in it for you?
Rebate Offer: Receive a rebate ranging from $50 to $600 for the inspection and optimization of your existing water softener. Not only will this enhance your softeners’ efficiency, but you will also play a vital role in minimizing the impact on our environment.
Environmentally Friendly: By participating in the program, you’re joining us in creating a more sustainable future for Twin Lakes. Together, we can make a significant difference in reducing chloride levels in our lakes.
Easy Process: The rebate process is simple and hassle-free. Just follow the instructions located on our website, and you’ll be on your way to savings and environmental stewardship.
Eligibility
– Open to all commercial, multi-family, and residential sewer customers in Twin Lakes.
– Limited rebates available, call to confirm funding.
How to Participate
1. Schedule your water softener inspection with an authorized service provider.
2. Optimize your water softener for improved efficiency.
3. Submit your rebate application along with a copy of the sales receipt to Village Hall.