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New Berlin utilities report cites lift station challenges and large water use for salvage-yard fire

Village of New Berlin Board of Trustees · August 20, 2025
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Summary

The Utilities committee reported treatment at lift stations, a leak in the bulk water tank and that 108,000 gallons of water were used to help extinguish a fire at Sheppard’s Salvage Yard during the Aug. 20 meeting.

The Utilities committee reported ongoing challenges with the southeast lift station and that all village lift stations have been treated for grease. The committee also noted a leak in the bulk water tank that staff will identify and repair.

The report recorded that 108,000 gallons of water were used to help put out a fire at Sheppard’s Salvage Yard. Trustees asked staff to follow up on lift station repairs and the bulk water tank fix; no budget transfer was recorded at the meeting.