The overflow procedure for the sewer treatment plant is being shut off at this time. Currently, the treatment plant is able to keep up with the sewage flows. Sewage is no longer being pumped into the river. If anything changes, you will be notified again via this page.
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Important Information Regarding the City of Oconto Sewer System
Important Information Regarding the City of Oconto Sewer System
The sewer system on the south side of the City of Oconto has reached near capacity. Therefore, we are temporarily discharging from the system into the Oconto River, near the Collins Avenue bridge. We are in contact with the DNR regarding this issue and will remain so during this process. This is NOT a state of emergency. This is a proactive measure to alleviate a near capacity situation.
Anyone with questions should contact Jeremy Wusterbarth, Superintendent of Public Works at (920)373-2408.
Sesquicentennial Coin Promotions
Here is a list of Businesses Offering Discounts With Showing of Sesquicentennial Coin:
1. The Patriot Golf Club – $3 off any purchase for 2019 season
2. Bay Impressions – 10% off any purchase (excludes inkjet and toner cartridges and postage stamps); $1.00 off the purchase of an inkjet cartridge or $5 off the purchase of a toner cartridge
3. Crivello’s – Free appetizer with the purchase of two meals; Free pound of coleslaw with purchase of 12 piece chicken (limit one coupon per purchase)
4. Vital Signs – 1.00 off any logo cup, glass, mug or stein (limit 2 items per coin)
5. BayShore Books LLC – 20% off any regularly priced new or used books in stock (excludes local interest / consignment items)
6. Jorene’s Le Cuts – 10% off the purchase of a product
7. Oconto Area Humane Society – $5 off the purchase of a T-Shirt
8. Packerland Websites – 10% discount towards a website or SEO, Search Engine Optimization service
9. Chiropractic Advantage – receive a 15% discount on all supplements including Standard Process, Nutri-West, Dream Protein, Greens First, Innate Choice Omegas, Biofreeze, and doTerra Essential oils
10. Flowers of Oconto – 5% of a purchase11. Main Street Creative Apparel – $5 off in stock purchase
11. Main Street Creative Apparel – $5 off in stock purchase
12. Wayne’s Family Restaurant – 10% off a purchase
All businesses are welcome to create a promotion and be added to the list. Please contact Sara at admin@cityofoconto.com or 920-834-7711 if you are interested.
Spring Looseleaf Pick Up
SPRING LOOSE LEAF
CURBSIDE COLLECTION
City of Oconto
The City of Oconto Department of Public Works will begin its spring curbside collection of leaves and garden waste on April 15th until May 17th. This material should be placed at the curb in separate piles. Leaves should be in a row no more than 4 feet wide and approximately 3 feet high. Leaves should be placed in open areas and not around obstacles such as street signs or trees or will not be picked up. Bagged material or mixed material will not be picked up.
Do not put leaves into the street. Place the leaves between the curb and the sidewalk and as close to the curb as possible. Leaves placed on the street will not be picked-up unless placed back in the area defined for proper pick-up. Brush cannot be mixed in with leaf piles.
Residents may also bring their loose leaves and garden waste to the City’s yard waste site, which is located at 1616 Main St.
It is not possible to accurately tell residents the exact day their leaves and garden wastes will be picked up.
If you have any questions, call 834-7725 between 7:00 a.m. to 3:00 p.m. Monday thru Friday.
2019 Spring Election Results
Here are the results from the Alderperson-at-Large contest for the City of Oconto:
Jean Feldt (incumbent) – 615
Wesley Markusen – Registered Write In – 116
John Wittkopf – Registered Write In – 84
Dick Doeren – Registered Write In – 72
Tina Frye – Registered Write In – 65
The top two vote getters are elected, so Jean Feldt and Wesley Markusen are the winners.
March 23 Sesquicentennial Coin Drawing Winner
The winner of the sesquicentennial coin drawing at Saturday’s Chamber Business Expo is Jeanne Martin. She won a table top grill set donated by Robert’s Hardware and a hat and t-shirt donated by the Chamber of Commerce. Congratulations!
Radium Information
Important Information about Your Drinking Water
Levels of Radium, (226 + 228) in Oconto Waterworks water exceed standard
The City of Oconto’s Utility Commission has been informed by the Wisconsin Department of Natural Resources that Well #7 located on VanHecke Ave has exceeded the Radium, (226 + 228) maximum contaminant level (MCL) based on four quarterly samples taken. The average of these samples is 5.345 PCI/L, which exceeds the 5 PCL/L for Radium, (226 + 228) as specified in ch.NR 809, Wis. Adm. Code.
Well 7 can be used in an emergency but will be shut down until a solution is found to keep the levels under the MCL. The City of Oconto has two other wells that will supply our residents with safe drinking water.
What precautions should be taken at this time?
You do not need to use an alternative (e.g., bottled) water supply. However, if you have specific health concerns, consult with your doctor.
What does this mean?
This is not an immediate risk. If it had been, you would have been notified immediately. Some people who drink water containing radium 226 or 228 in excess of the MCL over many years may have an increased risk of getting cancer. For example if you drank 2 liters of water every day over a seventy year period with the above MCL’s you would have a one in 10,000 chance of getting cancer.
The number one priority of the City is to supply safe drinking water to its customers and will work with the DNR and its staff as well as other water specialists to resolve the problem as soon as possible. We will notify you when the problem is resolved
If you have any questions regarding the safety of our drinking water, please contact:
Jeremy Wusterbarth-Superintendent of Public Works & Utilities at 920-834-7725 jeremy@cityofoconto.com
1210 Main Street, Oconto, WI 54153
Radium Levels in Well 7
Important Information about your Drinking Water
Levels of Radium, (226 + 228) in Oconto Waterworks water exceed standard
The samples listed below indicate the presence of Radium, (226 + 228) in excess of the 5 PCl/l Maximum Contaminant level (MCl) in your drinking water and are a violation of State and Federal Safe Drinking Water Regulations.
A water sample collected in September, 2018 indicated the presence of Radium, (226 + 228) above the MCL. Further sampling between December 2018 and January 2019 confirmed the high levels of Radium, (226 + 228).
What precautions should be taken at this time? You do not need to use an alternative (e.g., bottled) water supply. However, if you have specific health concerns, consult your doctor.
What does this mean? This is not an immediate risk. If it had been, you would have been notified immediately. Some people who drink water containing radium 226 or 228 in excess of the MCl over many years may have an increased risk of getting cancer.
What is being done to correct the problem? Well 7 has been take off-line until the problem is
Corrected. The Oconto Utility Commission has two other wells located in the City of Oconto which
Will supply safe drinking water to all residents.
We are working to resolve this problem as soon as possible. We will notify you when the
Problem is resolved.
If you have questions regarding the safety of our drinking water, please contact:
Jeremy Wusterbarth (Superintendent of Public Works & Utilities) 920-834-7725
1210 Main St – Oconto, WI 54153
I certify that the information and statements contained in this public notice are true and correct and have been provided to consumers in accordance with the delivery, content, format, and deadline requirements in Subchapter VII of ch. NR 809, Wis. Adm. Code.
Jeremy Wusterbarth – 3/18/19
CodeRED System
CodeRED Alerts & Weather Warning
The Oconto County Emergency Management Agency and City of Oconto have an important message for all residents and businesses in the City.
The City of Oconto is now participating in the CodeRED Community Notification System.
This system will alert citizens in the path of severe thunderstorms, flash floods and tornados.
Citizens must register to receive these warnings as follows:
• Go to the Oconto County website – www.oconto.co.oconto.wi.us
• Click on the Green CodeRED tab located on the lower center, just below the news and information of our homepage
• Enter your contact information, how you would like to receive the alerts (phone, text, email) and warnings you would like to receive.
Entering your information will also update our Community Notification System with your current contact details. If you previously entered your data, prior to April 2013, into the County’s website, you will have to re-enter your data to receive the weather alerts. There is no charge to register for this service.
If you know of anyone who lives within the City of Oconto and is not signed up for this life saving service, please encourage them to visit the Oconto County website and enter their information.
If you do not have internet access, please contact a friend or family member to enter your contact information. You can also contact the Oconto County Emergency Management office for assistance at 920-834-6850.
Thank you.
Job Opening – DPW
CITY OF OCONTO
JOB OPPORTUNITY / PUBLIC WORKS
The City of Oconto is accepting applications for a laborer position in the Public Works Department. The position consists of assisting with all work undertaken by the Public Works Department. Further information about the job description, requirements and application can be picked up at Oconto City Hall, 1210 Main St, Oconto, WI 54153. Deadline to submit application is Friday March 22nd by 12:00 p.m.
Jeremy Wusterbarth
Superintendent of Public Works & Utilities
City of Oconto
