Collection System
The Village of Mount Horeb Wastewater Utility is comprised of four operators who manage and maintain over 46 miles of sewer mains, more than 1000 manholes, eight lift stations, and the treatment facility. Each year, at least 10% the mains and manholes in the Village are cleaned using a high-pressure water jet and inspected with a televising camera. Regular inspections allow staff to identify issues within the system and address them before they have a major impact. The lift stations are inspected and maintained on a weekly basis, with bi-annual grease removal.
Treatment Facility
The wastewater treatment facility, located just south of the highway, processes approximately 500,000 gallons of wastewater daily. The facility utilizes various mechanical and biological processes to treat the wastewater, ensuring it meets the discharge limits imposed by the Wisconsin DNR before being released into the West Branch of the Sugar River.
