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Hewitt reviews sanitary-plant maintenance, phosphorus plan and pilot testing; approves LED retrofit
Summary
The board reviewed a sanitary system maintenance report and a phosphorus compliance plan from Roth, started chloride pilot testing at the plant, discussed a lift-station pump under warranty, and approved replacing fluorescent fixtures with LEDs for $493.
The Village of Hewitt Board spent a portion of its March 11, 2026 meeting on sanitary system operations and compliance planning. The board reviewed a monthly maintenance report, noted a February 27 training on mechanical components led by Tony Roche of the Wisconsin Rural Water Association, and discussed several plant issues including heating-system reliability, a lift-station pump sent out for warranty diagnostics, and an annual sludge report that will be amended.
The board received an abbreviated facility plan from consultant Roth related to phosphorus compliance and directed members to read the plan; a special meeting will be scheduled for detailed review. The board also discussed that the Wisconsin Department of Natural Resources reviewed the village’s chloride report for 2025 and requested a graph of the results along with additional answers; President Marlene Stueland said she is compiling the DNR response.
On one actionable item the board approved replacing fluorescent light fixtures and bulbs in the treatment plant office with LED fixtures for $493 via Dakota Electric; Cassie Horn moved and Dan Sommers seconded the motion, and it carried. The minutes also note that sludge-hauling figures on the annual report were incorrect and that Chad will submit an amended report; the village is exploring additional land sites, including interest in the Stevens Point area.
Why it matters: the items discussed—phosphorus planning, chloride monitoring, sludge reporting and equipment reliability—relate to regulatory compliance and operations at the village treatment plant. The board’s approval of a small-cost LED retrofit is a near-term energy-efficiency step, while the phosphorus plan and DNR follow-up will require closer technical review.
