Committee backs pursuing special charge on tax bills to fund county septic maintenance program

Jul 1, 2025

After a detailed staff presentation, the Marathon County Environmental Resources Committee directed staff to pursue an ordinance amendment and DSPS review to place a special charge on county tax bills to fund the private on-site wastewater maintenance program, with a full-fee option estimated at about $6 per year.

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Marathon County’s Environmental Resources Committee on July 1 voted to pursue a special charge on property tax bills to fund the county’s private on-site wastewater (septic) maintenance program rather than continue funding it entirely from county levy.

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