Water Treatment Facility

On March 26, 2019, the Common Council of the City of Wausau approved the construction of a new water treatment plant at 700 Bugbee Avenue to replace the existing water treatment plant currently located at 1701 North River Drive.

Alternative energy consideration was also a part of the new treatment facility. Utility staff has determined solar may be very beneficial long term power generation alternative to assist in offsetting electrical costs at the new Facility. There are two solar concepts that have been prepared for anyone who may be interested. Further power studies and analysis will be provided to the Wausau Water Works Commission for a final decision of moving forward with a solar power generation concept.

• 08-19-2022 Solar Concept 1
• 08-19-2022 Solar Concept 2
• 08-08-2022 Press Release - Water Treatment Facility Update
• 07-12-2022 Press Release - Water Treatment Facility Update
• 07-28-2020 DWTF Construction Update
• 02-26-2020 Public Information Meeting Presentation
• 01-08-2019 Water Facilities Plan Presentation
• 02-18-2019 Public Involvement Meeting Presentation
• 03-06-2019 Public Involvement Meeting Presentation
• 03-26-2019 Council Presentation
• Water Treatment Facility Proposed Rendering Existing Site
• Proposed Water Treatment Facility Site Plan
• Proposed Water Treatment Facility Plan Set

Wastewater Treatment Facility

Upgrades are proposed for the wastewater treatment facility due to stricter phosphorous regulations, capacity requirements and the need for safety, reliability and performance. On 02-26-2019, the Common Council of the City of Wausau authorized submittal of the Wastewater Facilities Plan to the Wisconsin Department of Natural Resources.

• 2040 Wastewater Facility Plan
• 06-25-2019 Wausau Water Works Commission Update
• 01-08-2019 Wausau Water Works Commission Update
• 10-17-2018 Public Hearing Sewer Rate Increase
• 10-17-2018 Public Hearing Sewer Rates
• 09-04-2018 Wausau Water Works Commission Update

Responses to Public Involvement Questions/Comments

• 02-26-2020 Public Involvement Meeting
• 02-18-2019 Public Involvement Presentation
• 02-05-2019 Public Comment Responses

Sewer Rehabilitation Project

Each year the City of Wausau contracts to complete a sewer rehabilitation project. The rehabilitation of existing sewers takes place by the installation of cured-in-place pipe (CIPP). A CIPP is formed by the inversion of a resin-impregnated flexible felt tube into the existing pipe. The tube is expanded with air or water in an inversion process to fit against the original conduit, and then heated to cure the resin. The finished product is a jointless structural pipe that is formed to the existing pipe. This project takes place on numerous streets throughout the City.

Cured-In-Place-Pipe (CIPP) Installation:

After Cured-In-Place-Pie (CIPP) is installed and cured: 

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