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Environmental Review Public Notices

Safe Drinking Water Loan Program

The Environmental Loans Section welcomes public input on the environmental reviews and potential environmental impacts of water infrastructure projects seeking funding through the Safe Drinking Water Loan Program (SDWLP).

ENVIRONMENTAL REVIEWS AVAILABLE FOR PUBLIC INPUT

To provide feedback on an environmental review (ER), email the SDWLP ER team at DNRCFELEnvironmentalReview@wisconsin.gov.

Posted March 31, 2025

The following table shows the environmental review public notice (ERPN) posted on March 31, 2025, with public comments due by April 14, 2025.

Public NoticeLocal Governmental UnitBrief Project Description
Gratiot ERPN 2025-03-31Gratiot, villageThe project includes replacement of existing watermains on Noble Street.
Loganville ERPN 2025-03-31Loganville, villageThe project includes replacement of existing watermains on State Highway 23.
Rhinelander ERPN 2025-03-31Rhinelander, cityThe project includes replacement of existing watermains on portions of Messner Street, Rose Street, Evergreen Street and Lakeshore Drive.

Posted March 24, 2025

The following table shows the environmental review public notice (ERPN) posted on March 24, 2025, with public comments due by April 7, 2025.

Public NoticeLocal Governmental UnitBrief Project Description
Oshkosh ERPN 2025-03-24Oshkosh, cityThe project includes lead service line replacement throughout the city.

Posted March 17, 2025

The following table shows the environmental review public notice (ERPN) posted on March 17, 2025, with public comments due by March 31, 2025.

Public NoticeLocal Governmental UnitBrief Project Description
Beaver Dam ERPN 2025-03-17Beaver Dam, cityThe project includes the replacement of a watermains on portions of West Street, Beaver Street, Front Street and Maple Avenue.
Manitowoc ERPN 2025-3-17Manitowoc, cityThe project includes the replacement of lead service lines.
Oconto Falls ERPN 2025-03-17Oconto Falls, cityThe project includes water main replacement on Columbia Street.

Posted March 10, 2025

The following table shows the environmental review public notice (ERPN) posted on March 10, 2025, with public comments due by March 24, 2025.

Public NoticeLocal Governmental UnitBrief Project Description
Kellnersville ERPN 2025-03-10Kellnersville, villageThe project includes rehabilitation and upgrades of existing water tank to extend the life.
Ladysmith ERPN 2025-03-10Ladysmith, cityThe project includes replacement of watermains along Lindoo Avenue and Corbett Avenue.
Niagara ERPN 2025-03-10Niagara, cityThe project includes rehabilitation of water storage tanks.

Posted March 3, 2025

The following table shows the environmental review public notice (ERPN) posted on March 3, 2025, with public comments due by March 17, 2025.

Public NoticeLocal Governmental UnitBrief Project Description
Green Lake ERPN 2025-03-03Green Lake, cityThe project includes updates to Well #2 for PFAS treatment in city of Green Lake.

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Posted Feb. 25, 2025

The following table shows the environmental review public notice (ERPN) posted on Feb. 25, 2025, with public comments due by March 11, 2025.

Public NoticeLocal Governmental UnitBrief Project Description
South Milwaukee ERPN 2025-02-25South Milwaukee, cityThe project includes replacement of water mains and replacement of lead service lines in the city of South Milwaukee.

Posted Feb. 24, 2025

The following table shows the environmental review public notices (ERPNs) posted on Feb. 24, 2025, with public comments due by March 10, 2025.

Public NoticeLocal Governmental UnitBrief Project Description
Coleman ERPN 2025-02-24Coleman, villageThe project includes recoating and repairing the elevated storage tank in the village of Coleman.
Frederic ERPN 2025-02-24Frederic, villageThe project includes replacing watermains on Wisconsin Avenue in the village of Frederic.
Hustisford ERPN 2025-02-24Hustisford, villageThe project includes replacing watermains on South Lake Steet Alley, Highland and Tweedy Street in the village of Hustisford.

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ENVIRONMENTAL REVIEW REQUIREMENTS

For environmental review details, including how to comply, read the SDWLP Environmental Review Guide (PUB-CF-60).

A local governmental unit can apply for funding through the Safe Drinking Water Loan Program for a project to improve its public drinking water system. Following the SDWLP federal requirement 40 CFR 35.3580, an environmental review must be conducted before funding the project.

Per chapter NR 166.10(2)(a), Wis. Adm. Code, the DNR must, if applicable to the scored SDWLP project, comply with the Wisconsin Environmental Policy Act (WEPA) requirements pursuant to the procedures in ch. NR 150, Wis. Adm. Code, prior to executing a financial assistance agreement (FAA, AKA loan) for the project.

PUBLIC COMMENTS

The public is encouraged to submit comments regarding the DNR's decision and the potential environmental impacts of a project. Based on the comments received, the SDWLP may prepare an environmental analysis before proceeding with the funding process. The analysis would summarize the DNR's consideration of the project's impacts and reasonable alternatives. To provide feedback on an environmental review, email the SDWLP ER team at DNRCFELEnvironmentalReview@wisconsin.gov.

Contact Information

Direct general questions about the SDWLP environmental review process to the SDWLP ER team at DNRCFELEnvironmentalReview@wisconsin.gov.

Direct project specific questions to the assigned DNR loan project manager.

Mailing address

We encourage you to submit your comments on an environmental review via email, however, you may also submit your comments via mail. Please note that any response to mail may be slow because most staff are teleworking a couple of days during the week.

For United States Postal Service (USPS):

WISCONSIN DEPARTMENT OF NATURAL RESOURCES
ENVIRONMENTAL LOANS SECTION CF/2
101 S WEBSTER ST
PO BOX 7921
MADISON WI  53707-7921

For all other carriers:

WI DEPT OF NATURAL RESOURCES
ATTN ENVIRONMENTAL LOANS SECTION CF/2
2421 DARWIN RD
MADISON WI  53704

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