EXPANSION OF THE DOG PARK IS COMING!As mentioned in a previous Town Beat, the Austin Living Trust donated nineteen acres to the Town last spring. The property lies just southwest of Sandy’s Bark Park near Thrush Avenue (formerly Martin Avenue).

The additional property will be used for the dog park expansion as well as for on-leash walking trails. The Rib Mountain Community Improvement Foundation met last month and approved a fundraising campaign to help kickoff the project.

The initial fundraising campaign will be aimed towards the dog park expansion and the additional parking lot. Similar to the previous campaign, there are donation levels: Paw, Tail Wagger, Blue Ribbon, Best-in-Show and Grand Champion. If you are interested in donating, please use the form below. Also make sure you print your name(s) the way you want to be recognized. For example, John and Jane Smith or the Smith Family.

PLEASE SHARE THE ROAD.As we have all needed to get out of the house during the current virus outbreak; many of you and your neighbors are out walking, riding bicycles, running, and roller blading.

Most of our neighborhoods have more children and adults out on the streets.

When driving; please slow down and move over. Share the road. We all live here together.

The Town beaTGENERAL TOWN INFORMATIONRegular Meetings

(Open to the Public)

Town Board1st and 3rd Tuesday

6:00PM

Planning Commission2nd and 4th Wednesday

6:00PM

Park Commission2nd Tuesday

5:00PM

Meeting times are subject to change. Check for

changes at the Municipal Center & website.

HOURS OF OPERATIONMunicipal Center

(Weekdays)8:00AM – 4:30PM

RIB MOUNTAIN TOWN BOARD

Chairman,Al Opall

Supervisor,Gerry Klein

Supervisor,Fred Schaefer

Supervisor,Dan Fiorenza

Supervisor,Brad Conklin

Clerk/Treasurer,Connie Beyersdorff

The “Town Beat” is published by the Town of Rib

Mountain for its residents.

Ph: 715-842-0983Fax 715-848-0186www.townofribmountain.org

SUMMER 2020 • NEWS & INFORMATION FROM THE RIB MOUNTAIN MUNICIPAL CENTER

Town of Rib Mountain – Where Nature, Family & Sport Come Together

RIB MOUNTAIN DOG PARK FUNDName _________________________________________________________________

Address, City, Zip ________________________________________________________

Phone _________________________________________________________________

Email _________________________________________________________________

Our Donor Levels:

Paw $50 - $100 _____ Tail Wagger $101 - $250 _____ Blue Ribbon $251 - $2K _____

Best-In-Show $2001 - $10K ____ Grand Champion $10001 + _____

Please mail this form and your check payable to: Rib Mountain Community Improvement Foundation, Rib Mountain Municipal Center, 227800 Snowbird Lane, Wausau, WI 54401.

The Rib Mountain Community Improvement Foundation is a 501(C)3 and your donation is tax deductible.

The Town of Rib Mountain has two more scheduled elections this year.

The Fall Primary Election is on August 11, 2020, and the General Election is on November 3, 2020.You may use any one of the following three choices to cast your ballot: vote by absentee ballot, vote early in-person or vote in-person on election day.

For the November election, the Wisconsin Elections Commission will be mailing an absentee ballot request form to everyone who is registered to vote but have not yet requested an absentee ballot. Please remember when returning the absentee ballot request to include a copy of your valid Wisconsin government-issued identification card. This could be a Wisconsin Driver’s License, a Wisconsin identification card, a U.S. passport, a passport card or U.S. government military-issued identification card. Please do not send in a selfie as this is not a government-issued identification. If you have any questions on what an acceptable photo id would be, please visit http://bringit.wi.gov.

If you choose to vote absentee, please be sure to fill in ALL highlighted lines on the return envelope. Our goal is for zero absentee ballots to be rejected at the polls.

Absentee ballots are rejected for the following reasons:

• The voter has not signed the absentee certificate envelope.

• The voter has not had a witness sign the absentee certificate envelope.

• The witness did not write their address on absentee certificate envelope (street number, street name, municipality).

• The ballot has not been received by Election Day.

The Clerk’s Office will be having early in-person voting for the August 11, 2020 election beginning on July 20, 2020, through August 7, 2020. Residents can vote during this period at the Municipal Center between the hours of 8:00 a.m. to 4:30 p.m.

On election day, the polls will be open from 7:00 a.m. to 8:00 p.m. at the Rib Mountain Municipal Center. The address of the Municipal Center is 227800 Snowbird Avenue.

If you should need to register to vote or if you have any questions, please visit http://myvote.wi.gov or call the Town of Rib Mountain Clerk, Joanne Ruechel at 715-842-0983.

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ROADSIDE DITCHESIn an effort to keep storm water flowing, the Town of Rib Mountain Public Works Department prohibits the placement of yard debris such as grass clippings, leaves, or brush along roadways. The debris clogs culverts and can reduce storm water flows. Plugged culverts can lead to flooding and roadside washouts. Please bring these materials to the Yard Waste Site.

ROAD PROJECTSThe Swan Avenue repaving project is scheduled to begin in July. The project was delayed due to the relocation of numerous buried utilities that were in conflict with proposed drainage improvements. Roadway improvements will include pulverizing and repaving the roadway, grading ditches, and installing new driveway culverts where needed. The shoulders will also be paved wider for bicycle and pedestrian accommodations.

ROADWAY MAINTENANCEIn the upcoming weeks over $375,000 in asphalt paving will be completed. An ultra-thin asphalt overlay will be placed on the following roads; Oriole Ln East of Rib Mountain Dr, Orchid Ln, Yellow Poppy Ct, Wisteria Ln, Bluebell Ln from Goldenrod Rd to Dragonwing Ln, Waxwing Rd, Spring Creek Dr, Karavin Ln, St Francis Way, Fall Cir, Grouse Ln (north), Sandpiper Ave, Sharptail Rd, and Mockingbird Ln. The overlay is a 1-inch thick polymer modified asphalt designed for deteriorated pavements.

Pavement maintenance will also be ongoing throughout the summer. To extend the life of asphalt pavement, crack sealing will be completed on numerous streets throughout Town. For further information regarding any of these projects, you may contact Scott Turner, Street & Park Superintendent at 715-848-5123.

THE TOWN’S FACEBOOK PAGEThe Town would strongly encourage its residents to follow the Town’s Facebook Page if you have not done so already. Staff uses the page to quickly spread up-to-the-minute, need-to-know information that cannot wait for the quarterly newsletter. The information shared would be regarding election information, changes in refuse and recycling pick-up times, yard waste site closures/openings, street closures/projects and the like. Staff will also use the page to spread other good news happening in our community. Follow our page at fb.me/RibMountainWI.

OBSERVATION OF PEACE AND ORDER ORDINANCESThe Town would like to take this opportunity to remind residents and contractors of the Town’s noise ordinance, which starts at 8:30 PM and ends at 7:00 AM. Also, with the upcoming Independence Day holiday around the corner, all fireworks that shoot or leave the ground are prohibited unless under the use of an approved Fireworks Permit from the Town.

NAMING OF THE UNNAMED ROADThe Town has taken over the stretch of road from Rib Mountain Drive to Lilac Avenue, north of Kwik Trip. Currently, there is not a name for the road. The Town Board has selected 5 names that fit our community but would like some input on which one to pick. The 5 names are:

• Snapdragon Lane• Wood Sorrel Lane• Katniss Way• Pennyroyal Way• Valley Inn Way

Please visit townofribmountain.org for the link to participate in the online survey.

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TRILLIUM TRAIL CONSTRUCTION IS UNDERWAYThe Town of Rib Mountain received a $492,000 grant from the Wisconsin Department of Transportation’s Alternatives Program for construction of the Trillium Trail. The proposed trail will connect the south end of Trillium Ln with Foxglove Rd. Other improvements include widening and paving the shoulders north of Clover Rd and pedestrian crossing signals will be installed at the intersection of Trillium Ln and to County Road N.

The Trillium Trail will connect to existing routes that provide bicycle and pedestrian access over USH 51/I39 via Foxglove Rd to the Wisconsin River pedestrian bridge and surrounding communities. Construction is scheduled to be completed in September.

STORM WATER IS MORE THAN JUST WATERStorm water begins its journey to our lakes and rivers when it washes across the surface of the land. When snow melts and rain falls, water flows across streets, rooftops, lawns and farmland. The flowing water carries sand, salt, fertilizer, leaves, pesticides, oil, trash and many other pollutants. In developed areas, storm drains and ditches carry the large amounts of runoff water to lakes and streams. Storm drain inlets located along the curbs and in parking lots collect the runoff, which flows untreated to nearby streams and lakes. A common misconception is that water running off streets goes into a sewage treatment plant. It does not! The polluted water flows directly into our lakes.

“WHAT CAN I DO?”The first step toward keeping our lakes and streams clean is to think about what we do at home. Each of us contributes to storm water pollution and each of us can help stop it. Here are some ways you can help:

• Direct rainwater away from paved areas to lawns or gardens where it can soak in.

• Get a soil test before applying fertilizer to your lawn. Don’t pay for something you don’t need. If you do use fertilizer, apply it according to directions and clean up any spills on paved surfaces.

• Clean up pet waste – bury it or flush it down the toilet.

• Compost your leaves and yard debris.

• Keep cars tuned up and repair leaks, and walk or ride a bike whenever you can.

• Wash your car on the lawn or at a car wash that sends its used water to the sewage treatment plant.

• Prevent soil erosion.

• Don’t let anything but rain go down the storm drain or ditch.

For more information, visit the North Central Wisconsin Stormwater Coalition: http://www.ncwrpc.org/NCWSC/

2ND INSTALLMENT OF REAL ESTATE TAXESSecond installments for property taxes are due by July 31st. Please take/mail payments to the Marathon County Treasurer. The Town cannot accept your payment. No notices will be sent.

Make your check payable to:Marathon County Treasurer, 500 Forest Street, Wausau, WI 54403

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READDRESSING: The blue and white signs are here. The county will be installing the signs and we will update all our records accordingly from the master list they sent us.

THERE IS NO NEED TO CALL US WITH YOUR NEW ADDRESS. We have the list from the county and will update all addresses in the near future once the signs are installed. FYI - For the people that send in checks, our new address is 224505 Lilac Ave.

SPECIAL ASSESSMENT PAYMENTS If you would like to make a payment to eliminate or re-duce your special assessment balance before preparation of the 2019 tax roll, please have your payment to our of-fice by October 31, 2019.

DELINQUENT UTILTIY BILLS Delinquent utility bills not paid before October 31, 2019 will be placed on the tax roll, with an additional 10% surcharge, as directed by the Wisconsin Public Service Commission. Delinquent bills placed on the tax roll and paid with your property taxes are NOT deductible, PER INTERNAL REVENUE REGULATIONS.

WATER QUALITY STUDY UPDATE We have been working with our consultant, Short Elliot Hendrickson (SEH), compiling information about our water system. We are looking at pump-ing capacities, future growth areas, treatment plant designs and locations, alternate sources of water, regulatory applications/meetings and requirements, water rate cases and funding sources. All this in-formation will be collected and examined so it can provide the basis for our future water quality deci-sions. Our projected deadline is the end of the year and as always, this information will be presented at board meetings and made available on our website. We will also have a public information meeting once all the options are explored and further decisions can be made. Please let us know if you have any questions or concerns by calling the office at 715/359-6177 or emailing us at Mheyroth@rmsd1.com

MONTHLY MEETING 6:00 P.M. THE THIRD WEDNESDAY OF EACH

MONTH AT OUR OFFICE 224505 LILAC AVENUE

AROUND THE DISTRICT We again had a busy summer with back to back years of many construction projects and near record new home permits. Fall watermain flushing is done, but it looks like winter will be here all to soon. Remember to insulate the cold areas in your house so the water pipes do not freeze. It happened to quite a few people last year. Also remember to shovel around a hydrant in your neighborhood when the snow flies. This real-ly came in handy last year with all the snow. We will also be offering online and phone bill payments in the near future. We will let you know when it is opera-tional and ready to use. See below for updates on a few other topics. And re-member to visit our website at Townofribmoun-tain.org. Just click on the Sanitary District tab on the left to find answers to your questions and the latest information from the District.

WWAARRNNIINNGG The Rib Mountain Sanitary District is warning all cus-tomers not to flush items such as cloth rags, “flushable” wipes, disposable wipes and cleaning clothes, plastic or latex products down the toilet.

These items are clogging pumps and valves in lift stations and they may clog your own private lateral creating sewer backups and flooding into your basement.

The Sanitary District does not provide any com-pensation to property owners or renters for dam-age done by sewer backups.

It is recommend that you add to your homeowner’s insur-ance policy coverage for this hazard. We also urge you to install a check valve in your basement floor drain. While this check valve requires periodic cleaning to insure proper working conditions, it can reduce the devastating effects of a sewer backup.

EMERGENCY TELEPHONE NUMBERS: After Hours Emergency Number: (715) 571-1226 Mike Heyroth, Director: (715) 571-1225 Ed Abendroth, President: (715) 359-6236 Ed Jensen, Commissioner: (715) 359-5364 Bill Miller, Commissioner: (715) 355-7156

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MAY 2020 2019 CONSUMER CONFIDENCE REPORT

Annual Drinking Water Quality Report The Rib Mountain Sanitary District is pleased to present this year’s Annual Water Quality Report. This report is designed to inform you of the quality water and services we deliver every day. Our constant goal is to provide you with a safe and dependable supply of drinking water. We want you to understand the efforts we make to continually improve the water treatment process and protect our water resources. By testing for over 250 parameters every year, we are committed to ensuring the quality of your drinking water.

Health Information Drinking water, including bottled water, may reasonably be expected to contain at least small amounts of some contaminants. The presence of contaminants does not necessarily indicate that water poses a health risk. More information about contaminants and potential health effects can be obtained by calling the Environmental Protection Agency's safe drinking water hotline (800-426-4791). Some people may be more vulnerable to contaminants in drinking water than the general population. Immuno-compromised persons such as persons with cancer undergoing chemo-therapy, persons who have undergone organ transplants, people with HIV/AIDS or other immune systems disorders, some elderly, and infants can be particularly at risk from infections. These people should seek advice about drinking water from their health care providers. EPA/CDC guidelines on appropriate means to lessen the risk of infection by cryptosporidium and other microbial contaminants are available from the Environmental Protection Agency's safe drinking water hotline (800-426-4791).

Additional Health Information If present, elevated levels of lead can cause serious health problems, especially for pregnant women and young children. Lead in drinking water is primarily from materials and components associated with service lines and home plumbing. Rib mountain Sanitary District is responsible for providing high quality drinking water, does not have any lead water services, but cannot control the variety of materials used in plumbing components. When your water has been sitting for several hours, you can minimize the potential for lead exposure by flushing your tap for 30 seconds to 2 minutes before using water for drinking or cooking. If you are concerned about lead in your water, you may wish to have your water tested. Information on lead in drinking water, testing methods, and steps you can take to minimize exposure is available from the Safe Drinking Water Hotline or at www.epa.gov/safewater/lead. Our Water Source Our water is pumped from four wells located along the west bank of the Wisconsin River. Each well is approximately 90 feet deep and produces about 500 gallons per minute. The water is treated with a specialized system to remove some of the iron and manganese. Fluoride is added to help promote healthy teeth and chlorine is added to kill bacteria. The pH is also adjusted to make the water non-corrosive, so it does not damage your water pipes. To obtain a summary of the source water assessment please contact, Mike Heyroth at (715) 359-6177. Detected Contaminants Your water was tested for many contaminants last year. We are allowed to monitor for some contaminants less frequently than once a year. The following tables list only those contaminants which were detected in your water. If a contaminant was detected last year, it will appear in the following tables without a sample date. If the contaminant was not monitored last year, but was detected within the last 5 years, it will appear in the tables below along with the sample date. There was no presence of other contaminants.

RIB MOUNTAIN SANITARY DISTRICT—MAY 2020 PAGE 2

Inorganic Contaminants

Contaminant (units)

Action level MCLG

90th Percentile Level Found

# of Results

Sample Date (if prior to 2019)

Violation Typical Source of Contaminant

COPPER (ppm) AL=1.3 1.3 0.590

0 of 20 results were above the

action level.

8-22-2017 NO

Corrosion of household plumbing systems; Erosion of natural deposits; Leaching from wood preservatives

LEAD (ppb) AL=15 0 6.10

0 of 20 results were above the

action level.

8-23-2017 NO

Corrosion of household plumbing systems; Erosion of natural deposits

Contaminant (units) MCL MCLG Level

Found Range

Sample Date (if prior to 2019)

Violation Typical Source of Contaminant

ANTIMONY TOTAL (ppb) 6 6 .02 0.0-0.2 5-17-2017 NO Discharge from petroleum refineries; fire retardants;

ceramics; electronics; solder

BARIUM (ppm) 2 2 .130 .032-130 5-17-2017 NO Discharge of drilling wastes; Discharge from metal

refineries; Erosion of natural deposits CHROMIUM (ppb) 100 100 9 0-9 5-17-2017 NO Discharge from steel and pulp mills; Erosion of

natural deposits.

FLUORIDE (ppm) 4 4 .4 0.2-0.4 5-17-2017 NO

Erosion of natural deposits; Water additive which promotes strong teeth; Discharge from fertilizer and aluminum factories

NICKEL (ppb) 100 10.0000 1.900-10.000 5-17-2017 NO

Nickel occurs naturally in soils, ground water and surface waters and is often used in electroplating, stainless steel and alloy products.

NITRATE (N03-N) (ppm) 10 10 2.0 1.20 –

2.00 NO Runoff from fertilizer use; Leaching from septic tanks, sewage; Erosion of natural deposits

SODIUM (ppm) n/a n/a 170.00 51.00- 170.00 5-17-2017 NO n/a

Disinfection Byproducts

Contaminant

Site MCL MCLG Level Found Range

Sample Date (if prior to 2019)

Violation Typical Source of Contaminant

HAA5 (ppb)

B1 60 60 2 2 NO By-product of drinking water chlorination

TTHM (ppb)

B1 80 0 11.1 11.1 NO By-product of drinking water chlorination

Radioactive Contaminants

Contaminant (units) MCL MCLG Level Found Range Sample Date (if

prior to 2019) Violation Typical Source of Contaminant

RADIUM, (226 + 228) (pCi/l) 5 0 1.9 1.3- 1.9 4-30-2014 NO Erosion of natural deposits

Annual Drinking Water Quality ReportThe Rib Mountain Sanitary District is pleased to present this year’s Annual Water Quality Report. This report is designed to inform you of the quality water and services we deliver every day. Our constant goal is to provide you with a safe and dependable supply of drinking water. We want you to understand the efforts we make to continually improve the water treatment process and protect our water resources. By testing for over 250 parameters every year, we are committed to ensuring the quality of your drinking water.

Health InformationDrinking water, including bottled water, may reasonably be expected to contain at least small amounts of some contaminants. The presence of contaminants does not necessarily indicate that water poses a health risk. More information about contaminants and potential health effects can be obtained by calling the Environmental Protection Agency's safe drinking water hotline (800-426-4791).Some people may be more vulnerable to contaminants in drinking water than the general population. Immuno-compromised persons such as persons with cancer undergoing chemotherapy, persons who have undergone organ transplants, people with HIV/AIDS or other immune systems disorders, some elderly, and infants can be particularly at risk from infections. These people should seek advice about drinking water from their health care providers. EPA/CDC guidelines on appropriate means to lessen the risk of infection by cryptosporidium and other microbial contaminants are available from the Environmental Protection Agency's safe drinking water hotline (800-426-4791).

Additional Health InformationIf present, elevated levels of lead can cause serious health problems, especially for pregnant women and young children. Lead in drinking water is primarily from materials and components associated with service lines and home plumbing. Rib mountain Sanitary District is responsible for providing high quality drinking water, does not have any lead water services, but cannot control the variety of materials used in plumbing components. When your water has been sitting for several hours, you can minimize the potential for lead exposure by flushing your tap for 30 seconds to 2 minutes before using water for drinking or cooking. If you are concerned about lead in your water, you may wish to have your water tested. Information on lead in drinking water, testing methods, and steps you can take to minimize exposure is available from the Safe Drinking Water Hotline or at www.epa.gov/safewater/lead.

Our Water SourceOur water is pumped from four wells located along the west bank of the Wisconsin River. Each well is approximately 90 feet deep and produces about 500 gallons per minute. The water is treated with a specialized system to remove some of the iron and manganese. Fluoride is added to help promote healthy teeth and chlorine is added to kill bacteria. The pH is also adjusted to make the water non-corrosive, so it does not damage your water pipes.To obtain a summary of the source water assessment please contact, Mike Heyroth at (715) 359-6177.

Detected ContaminantsYour water was tested for many contaminants last year. We are allowed to monitor for some contaminants less frequently than once a year. The following tables list only those contaminants which were detected in your water. If a contaminant was detected last year, it will appear in the following tables without a sample date. If the contaminant was not monitored last year, but was detected within the last 5 years, it will appear in the tables below along with the sample date. There was no presence of other contaminants.

Any Questions?If you have any questions about this report or concerning your water utility, please contact Mike Heyroth, Director at (715) 359-6177 or email at mheyroth@rmsd1.com. We want our valued customers to be informed about their water utility. If you want to learn more, please attend any of our regular monthly meetings. They are held on the third Wednesday of each month at 6:00 P.M. at the district administration office, 224505 Lilac Avenue.

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READDRESSING: The blue and white signs are here. The county will be installing the signs and we will update all our records accordingly from the master list they sent us.

THERE IS NO NEED TO CALL US WITH YOUR NEW ADDRESS. We have the list from the county and will update all addresses in the near future once the signs are installed. FYI - For the people that send in checks, our new address is 224505 Lilac Ave.

SPECIAL ASSESSMENT PAYMENTS If you would like to make a payment to eliminate or re-duce your special assessment balance before preparation of the 2019 tax roll, please have your payment to our of-fice by October 31, 2019.

DELINQUENT UTILTIY BILLS Delinquent utility bills not paid before October 31, 2019 will be placed on the tax roll, with an additional 10% surcharge, as directed by the Wisconsin Public Service Commission. Delinquent bills placed on the tax roll and paid with your property taxes are NOT deductible, PER INTERNAL REVENUE REGULATIONS.

WATER QUALITY STUDY UPDATE We have been working with our consultant, Short Elliot Hendrickson (SEH), compiling information about our water system. We are looking at pump-ing capacities, future growth areas, treatment plant designs and locations, alternate sources of water, regulatory applications/meetings and requirements, water rate cases and funding sources. All this in-formation will be collected and examined so it can provide the basis for our future water quality deci-sions. Our projected deadline is the end of the year and as always, this information will be presented at board meetings and made available on our website. We will also have a public information meeting once all the options are explored and further decisions can be made. Please let us know if you have any questions or concerns by calling the office at 715/359-6177 or emailing us at Mheyroth@rmsd1.com

MONTHLY MEETING 6:00 P.M. THE THIRD WEDNESDAY OF EACH

MONTH AT OUR OFFICE 224505 LILAC AVENUE

AROUND THE DISTRICT We again had a busy summer with back to back years of many construction projects and near record new home permits. Fall watermain flushing is done, but it looks like winter will be here all to soon. Remember to insulate the cold areas in your house so the water pipes do not freeze. It happened to quite a few people last year. Also remember to shovel around a hydrant in your neighborhood when the snow flies. This real-ly came in handy last year with all the snow. We will also be offering online and phone bill payments in the near future. We will let you know when it is opera-tional and ready to use. See below for updates on a few other topics. And re-member to visit our website at Townofribmoun-tain.org. Just click on the Sanitary District tab on the left to find answers to your questions and the latest information from the District.

WWAARRNNIINNGG The Rib Mountain Sanitary District is warning all cus-tomers not to flush items such as cloth rags, “flushable” wipes, disposable wipes and cleaning clothes, plastic or latex products down the toilet.

These items are clogging pumps and valves in lift stations and they may clog your own private lateral creating sewer backups and flooding into your basement.

The Sanitary District does not provide any com-pensation to property owners or renters for dam-age done by sewer backups.

It is recommend that you add to your homeowner’s insur-ance policy coverage for this hazard. We also urge you to install a check valve in your basement floor drain. While this check valve requires periodic cleaning to insure proper working conditions, it can reduce the devastating effects of a sewer backup.

EMERGENCY TELEPHONE NUMBERS: After Hours Emergency Number: (715) 571-1226 Mike Heyroth, Director: (715) 571-1225 Ed Abendroth, President: (715) 359-6236 Ed Jensen, Commissioner: (715) 359-5364 Bill Miller, Commissioner: (715) 355-7156

RIB MOUNTAIN SANITARY DISTRICT—MAY 2020 PAGE 2

Inorganic Contaminants

Contaminant (units)

Action level MCLG

90th Percentile Level Found

# of Results

Sample Date (if prior to 2019)

Violation Typical Source of Contaminant

COPPER (ppm) AL=1.3 1.3 0.590

0 of 20 results were above the

action level.

8-22-2017 NO

Corrosion of household plumbing systems; Erosion of natural deposits; Leaching from wood preservatives

LEAD (ppb) AL=15 0 6.10

0 of 20 results were above the

action level.

8-23-2017 NO

Corrosion of household plumbing systems; Erosion of natural deposits

Contaminant (units) MCL MCLG Level

Found Range

Sample Date (if prior to 2019)

Violation Typical Source of Contaminant

ANTIMONY TOTAL (ppb) 6 6 .02 0.0-0.2 5-17-2017 NO Discharge from petroleum refineries; fire retardants;

ceramics; electronics; solder

BARIUM (ppm) 2 2 .130 .032-130 5-17-2017 NO Discharge of drilling wastes; Discharge from metal

refineries; Erosion of natural deposits CHROMIUM (ppb) 100 100 9 0-9 5-17-2017 NO Discharge from steel and pulp mills; Erosion of

natural deposits.

FLUORIDE (ppm) 4 4 .4 0.2-0.4 5-17-2017 NO

Erosion of natural deposits; Water additive which promotes strong teeth; Discharge from fertilizer and aluminum factories

NICKEL (ppb) 100 10.0000 1.900-10.000 5-17-2017 NO

Nickel occurs naturally in soils, ground water and surface waters and is often used in electroplating, stainless steel and alloy products.

NITRATE (N03-N) (ppm) 10 10 2.0 1.20 –

2.00 NO Runoff from fertilizer use; Leaching from septic tanks, sewage; Erosion of natural deposits

SODIUM (ppm) n/a n/a 170.00 51.00- 170.00 5-17-2017 NO n/a

Disinfection Byproducts

Contaminant

Site MCL MCLG Level Found Range

Sample Date (if prior to 2019)

Violation Typical Source of Contaminant

HAA5 (ppb)

B1 60 60 2 2 NO By-product of drinking water chlorination

TTHM (ppb)

B1 80 0 11.1 11.1 NO By-product of drinking water chlorination

Radioactive Contaminants

Contaminant (units) MCL MCLG Level Found Range Sample Date (if

prior to 2019) Violation Typical Source of Contaminant

RADIUM, (226 + 228) (pCi/l) 5 0 1.9 1.3- 1.9 4-30-2014 NO Erosion of natural deposits

6RIB MOUNTAIN SANITARY DISTRICT—MAY 2020 PAGE 3 Definition of Terms Term Definition

AL Action Level: The concentration of a contaminant which, if exceeded, triggers treatment or other requirements which a water system must follow.

Level 1 Assessment

A Level 1 assessment is a study of the water system to identify potential problems and determine, if possible, why total coliform bacteria have been found in our water system.

Level 2 Assessment

A Level 2 assessment is a very detailed study of the water system to identify potential problems and determine, if possible, why an E. coli MCL violation has occurred or why total coliform bacteria have been found in our water system, or both, on multiple occasions.

MCL Maximum Contaminant Level: The highest level of a contaminant that is allowed in drinking water. MCLs are set as close to the MCLGs as feasible using the best available treatment technology.

MCLG Maximum Contaminant Level Goal: The level of a contaminant in drinking water below which there is no known or expected risk to health. MCLGs allow for a margin of safety.

MFL million fibers per liter

MRDL Maximum residual disinfectant level: The highest level of disinfectant allowed in drinking water. There is convincing evidence that addition of a disinfectant is necessary for control of microbial contaminants.

MRDLG Maximum residual disinfectant goal: The level of a drinking water disinfectant below which there is no known or expected risk to health. MRDLGs do not reflect the benefits of the use of disinfectants to control microbial contaminants.

mrem/year millirems per year (a measure of radiation absorbed by the body)

NTU Nephelometric Turbidity Units

pCi/l picocuries per liter (a measure of radioactivity)

ppm parts per million, or milligrams per liter (mg/l)

ppb parts per billion, or micrograms per liter (ug/l)

ppt parts per trillion, or nanograms per liter

ppq parts per quadrillion, or picograms per liter

TCR Total Coliform Rule

TT Treatment Technique: A required process intended to reduce the level of a contaminant in drinking water.

Educational Information The sources of drinking water, both tap water and bottled water, include rivers, lakes, streams, ponds, reservoirs, springs and wells. As water travels over the surface of the land or through the ground, it dissolves naturally occurring minerals and, in some cases, radioactive material, and can pick up substances resulting from the presence of animals or from human activity. Contaminants that may be present in source water include: • Microbial contaminants, such as viruses and bacteria, which may come from sewage treatment plants, septic systems, agricultural livestock operations and wildlife. • Inorganic contaminants, such as salts and metals, which can be naturally- occurring or result from urban stormwater runoff, industrial or domestic wastewater discharges, oil and gas production, mining or farming. • Pesticides and herbicides, which may come from a variety of sources such as agriculture, urban stormwater runoff and residential uses. • Organic chemical contaminants, including synthetic and volatile organic chemicals, which are by-products of industrial processes and petroleum production, and can also come from gas stations, urban stormwater runoff and septic systems. • Radioactive contaminants, which can be naturally occurring or be the result of oil and gas production and mining activities. In order to ensure that tap water is safe to drink, EPA prescribes regulations that limit the amount of certain contaminants in water provided by public water systems. FDA regulations establish limits for contaminants in bottled water, which shall provide the same protection for public health.

7RIB MOUNTAIN SANITARY DISTRICT—MAY 2020 PAGE 3 Definition of Terms Term Definition

AL Action Level: The concentration of a contaminant which, if exceeded, triggers treatment or other requirements which a water system must follow.

Level 1 Assessment

A Level 1 assessment is a study of the water system to identify potential problems and determine, if possible, why total coliform bacteria have been found in our water system.

Level 2 Assessment

A Level 2 assessment is a very detailed study of the water system to identify potential problems and determine, if possible, why an E. coli MCL violation has occurred or why total coliform bacteria have been found in our water system, or both, on multiple occasions.

MCL Maximum Contaminant Level: The highest level of a contaminant that is allowed in drinking water. MCLs are set as close to the MCLGs as feasible using the best available treatment technology.

MCLG Maximum Contaminant Level Goal: The level of a contaminant in drinking water below which there is no known or expected risk to health. MCLGs allow for a margin of safety.

MFL million fibers per liter

MRDL Maximum residual disinfectant level: The highest level of disinfectant allowed in drinking water. There is convincing evidence that addition of a disinfectant is necessary for control of microbial contaminants.

MRDLG Maximum residual disinfectant goal: The level of a drinking water disinfectant below which there is no known or expected risk to health. MRDLGs do not reflect the benefits of the use of disinfectants to control microbial contaminants.

mrem/year millirems per year (a measure of radiation absorbed by the body)

NTU Nephelometric Turbidity Units

pCi/l picocuries per liter (a measure of radioactivity)

ppm parts per million, or milligrams per liter (mg/l)

ppb parts per billion, or micrograms per liter (ug/l)

ppt parts per trillion, or nanograms per liter

ppq parts per quadrillion, or picograms per liter

TCR Total Coliform Rule

TT Treatment Technique: A required process intended to reduce the level of a contaminant in drinking water.

Educational Information The sources of drinking water, both tap water and bottled water, include rivers, lakes, streams, ponds, reservoirs, springs and wells. As water travels over the surface of the land or through the ground, it dissolves naturally occurring minerals and, in some cases, radioactive material, and can pick up substances resulting from the presence of animals or from human activity. Contaminants that may be present in source water include: • Microbial contaminants, such as viruses and bacteria, which may come from sewage treatment plants, septic systems, agricultural livestock operations and wildlife. • Inorganic contaminants, such as salts and metals, which can be naturally- occurring or result from urban stormwater runoff, industrial or domestic wastewater discharges, oil and gas production, mining or farming. • Pesticides and herbicides, which may come from a variety of sources such as agriculture, urban stormwater runoff and residential uses. • Organic chemical contaminants, including synthetic and volatile organic chemicals, which are by-products of industrial processes and petroleum production, and can also come from gas stations, urban stormwater runoff and septic systems. • Radioactive contaminants, which can be naturally occurring or be the result of oil and gas production and mining activities. In order to ensure that tap water is safe to drink, EPA prescribes regulations that limit the amount of certain contaminants in water provided by public water systems. FDA regulations establish limits for contaminants in bottled water, which shall provide the same protection for public health.

The Beauty of Rib MountainThe Town of Rib Mountain would like to start recognizing businesses that have taken the extra step to make their properties look beautiful. Each month during the summer, select locations will get a “shout out” on our Facebook page, for doing a great job making our town look its best!

If you know of a business that should be recognized for their curbside appeal, please email Marné Bruner at Lizzzy2@aol.com. Thanks for making Rib Mountain a Beautiful place to love and live.

AS CODE ENFORCEMENT OFFICER,I have the opportunity to meet with residents and discuss issues affecting the quality of life in the Town of Rib Mountain. It is evident to me the residents of the Town take pride in their community, their homes, and enjoy the country atmosphere that is interspaced with a vibrant rural suburban business District. Actually, we have an ideal residential and business district that is the envy of many communities, not only in Marathon County, but state wide. It is my mission and goal to preserve the peace, safety and good order of the community.

In case any of you have a question regarding municipal violations or events in your area you believe need my attention, please call. I work part time and my hours vary from day to day. I know you are returning to work and returning to your routine, I too am catching up and adjusting due to the virus shut down and isolating at home. Due to my hours, you may not find me at my desk and it may take time for me to response to an inquiry. Please be patient. If I am not available you can check the Town of Rib Mountain website at www.townofribmountain.org to view the municipal code. Emergencies, immediate disturbances, traffic problems, crimes, DNR issues and other violations not covered by the municipal code can be reported to the Sheriff’s Department. If you have any questions about what to do, call and leave a message for me, or send an email, and I will follow up with you at the first opportunity.

Orval Quamme, Code Enforcement Officer, Town of Rib Mountainoquamme@townofribmountain.org • 715 679 8336

NEW ADDITION TO THE TOWN OF RIB MOUNTAIN TEAM

We are excited to welcome Lynnae Kolden to the Town of Rib Mountain staff.

Lynnae Kolden started this past May as the new Office Assistant/Deputy Clerk. Lynnae previously worked for the City of Sturgeon Bay as the Municipal Services Secretary. She primarily worked in the Parks Department. She and her family recently relocated to the area. The position was good fit for both the Town and Lynnae.

Lynnae will be the first person you see when visiting the Municipal Center. She will be assisting with general office duties as well as working on various department projects. She also serves as Deputy Clerk and will be responsible for taking minutes for various meetings as well as assisting with the election. If you need assistance, Lynnae will be able help, including checking to see if the Doepke Shelter rental is available.

Welcome YARD WASTE SITELOCATED AT: 147033 County Road N

HOURS: Wednesday: 1:00 p.m. to 8:00 p.m. or Dusk

Saturday: 9:00 a.m. to 3:00 p.m.

The yard waste site will be open until Wednesday November 18th unless there is an early snowfall. An attendant is on site to direct you to the appropriate area for leaves, grass clippings, and brush. Please be respectful of the closing times and allow yourself ample time to drop off your yard waste. The yard waste site does NOT accept tree stumps, construction debris, or any animal/pet waste. Please cover your load when hauling brush and leaves to insure they do not blow onto the roadways.

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The Municipal Center will be closed on Friday, July 3 & Monday, September 7