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After heavy rains and sewer backups, Brown Deer outlines emergency pipe repairs and green‑infrastructure projects
Summary
Staff reported on recent heavy rains that triggered sewer backups and a partially collapsed 60‑inch pipe needing emergency repair; the village reviewed MS4/WPDES reporting obligations, ongoing green‑infrastructure projects funded by MMSD, and plans for a public town hall with MMSD to explain short‑ and long‑term actions.
Brown Deer public‑works staff updated trustees April 20 on flooding and sewer backups following several intense rainfall events earlier in the week, identifying multiple problem neighborhoods and an emergency infrastructure repair need.
Staff said crews identified a partially collapsed 60‑inch storm pipe near the school outfall that produced a sinkhole and will require an emergency contractor for permanent repair; the pipe remains partially flowing…
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