Town of Winneconne
Winneconne Sanitary District #3
The Town of Winneconne Sanitary District #3 provides sewer services to homes within the Town of Winneconne. We are responsible for operating and maintaining the sewer collection system and pumping stations. The sanitary district handles customer needs, addresses concerns, and quickly responds to and resolves any emergencies related to sewer service.
Contact the Sanitary District
920-582-0620 office@winneconnesd3wi.gov P.O. Box 177, Winneconne, WI 54986
Meetings
Winneconne Sanitary District 3 meetings are open to the public and take place at the Winneconne Town Hall.
Meeting Agendas & Minutes
2024
2023
December 12, 2023 - Agenda Minutes
November 14, 2023 - Agenda Minutes
November 9, 2023 - Agenda Minutes
October 24, 2023 - Agenda Minutes
October 10, 2023 - Agenda Minutes
September 12, 2023 - Agenda Minutes
August 15, 2023 - Agenda Minutes
July 11, 2023 - Agenda Minutes
June 20, 2023 - Agenda Minutes
April 11, 2023 - Agenda Minutes
March 14, 2023 - Agenda Minutes
February 20, 2023 - Agenda Minutes
January 10, 2023 - Agenda Minutes
Billing & Payments
Winneconne Sanitary District 3 processes Sewer User Fee bills on a quarterly basis and sends them on or about the first day of the month in:
- January (due Jan. 31) for service January through March
- April (due Apr. 30) for service April through June
- July (due July 31) for service July through September
- October (due October 31) for service October through December
A late fee of $8.00 will be assessed on all past due bills.
Customer accounts with remaining past due balances, as of November, will be assessed a special charge on their annual property tax bill to include the past due user fee(s), plus any late fee(s) and interest.
To pay by check or cash, mail to
PO Box 177, Winneconne, WI 54986
or deliver to the Winneconne Town Hall
To make a one-time electronic payment, call 920-582-0620
Permits
In order to maintain the integrity and proper function of our sewer system, property owners and/or their contractors must obtain a permit from Winneconne Sanitary District 3 prior to any work being done to any part of the sewer system infrastructure on their property. Additionally, all such work will be subject to inspection. Work performed WITHOUT a permit may result in legal action.
COMMON QUESTIONS ABOUT PERMITTING REQUIREMENTS
When Do I Need Sanitary District Permit?
- You are building new home in the district and the property abuts the sanitary system
- You are disconnecting/reconnecting a lateral for a home in the sanitary district
- For the purpose of temporary placement of portable toilets
How long does it take to get a permit?
The Sanitary District Board of Commissioners meets monthly and votes to approve the permits. Depending on when the permit is applied for, this could take up to four weeks. However, conditional approval can be made for a simple request, if needed.
Who should perform work when connecting sewer laterals?
This depends on whether or not lateral stub already exists on the property.
If a Lateral Stub Exists = Connection Fee of $13,300:
When the sewer system was originally constructed, some owners of vacant lots chose to proactively prepare for future development of the property by paying $1,500 for a lateral stub to be installed. If the property in question does have a lateral stub already, then any plumber, properly insured and licensed by the State of Wisconsin may perform the work.
If No Lateral Stub Exists = Connection Fee of $14,800 + Contractor Costs
A lateral will need to be spliced into the sewer main.
In this situation, only a plumber/excavator approved the sanitary district can be contracted to make the connection. Typically, it is most cost effective for the owner to contract with the district-approved plumber/excavator to not only make the connection to the sewer main, but also install the lateral to house. However, separate contractors for these two portions of work can be used at the property owner's discretion.
Why is a Connection Fee charged, and how was the amount of that fee determined?
The district’s Connection Fee structure was established when the Sanitary District was established. Each user was assessed a connection fee to help not only provided the necessary capital to build the entire sewer system, but also to upgrade the treatment facility when needed. Revenue from Connection Fees is now used to offset ongoing operational and maintenance costs of the system. More detailed information on the history can be found here.
Obtaining a Permit
Permits can be obtained submitting a completed Permit Form to the District’s Deputy Secretary/Treasurer, Dana Woods, either by email to office@winneconnesd3wi.gov or by mail to P.O. Box 177, Winneconne, WI 54986.
A permit fee of $100 must be paid upon application.
Schedule an Inspection
To schedule an inspection of permitted work, please contact James Fluette by calling
920-582-4381 or emailing pwdirector@winneconnewi.gov.
Annual Reports
Annual Financial Report
NOTE: The most recent year’s financial report will be available after the annual audit is completed in the spring.
District Newsletter
District Team
Our board is made up of three Commissioners, each appointed by the Winneconne Town Board to serve six-year terms. Each Commissioner is elected to an officer role of either President, Secretary or Treasurer. The Commissioners are supported by an appointed Deputy Secretary/Treasurer, a District Inspector, and a System Operator.
We are here to serve you and answer any questions you may have. Please feel free to contact us.
Commissioners
Brian Rhodes
President
6-Year Term Expires: April 2026
920-841-1008
brian@winneconnesd3wi.gov
Scott Holland
Secretary
6-Year Term Expires: April 2030
414-870-1015
scott@winneconnesd3wi.gov
Douglas Hahn
Treasurer
6-Year Term Expires: April 2028
715-419-2114
douglas@winneconnesd3wi.gov
Deputy Secretary/Treasurer
Dana Woods
Deputy Secretary/Treasurer
Appointed November, 2023
920-582-0620
office@winneconnesd3wi.gov
District Inspector
James Fluette
WSD#3 Inspector
Village of Winneconne Public Works Director
920-582-4381
pwdirector@winneconnewi.gov
System Operator
Eric Voigt
Operations Manager
Midwest Contract Operations, Inc.
920-751-4299
evoigt@mco-us.com
Sanitary District History
