PUBLIC WORKS DEPARTMENT

The Department of Public Works for the Village of Winneconne provides multiple services to the residents of the village. These include, but are not limited to:

Streets
Buildings, Grounds & Parks
Storm Sewers
Sanitary Sewers
Water System
Refuse Collection
Brush/Yard Waste
Recycling

The Street Department Garage Facility is located on Washington Street, Water Wells are located on Meadow Lane and Tower Road, the Waste Water Treatment Facility is located on Washington Street.

The village DPW maintains 17.2 miles of streets. This includes plowing, salting, painting and sweeping. 

The village operates a municipally owned water system that provides for the community's   water needs.  During an average month the system provides 5,000,000 gallons of well water    to its customers.  The system includes two wells, and two water towers.

The village operates a municipally owned sanitary sewer collection system.  The system includes sewer mains, laterals, lift stations, and an extended aeration treatment facility. 

The village contracts for refuse collection and recycling. 

Specific duties of the Village Director of Public Works include the following:

• Under the supervision of the Village Administrator and the Public Works Committee is responsible for maintaining the Village’s overall Public Works System and general maintenance program, the Village’s water and wastewater plant, and the village streets and buildings.
• Supervision of the Public Works Department, including staff.
  Prepares recommendations on needed infrastructure improvements.
• Oversees and supervises the maintenance and repair of the Village’s water system including well pumps, distribution lines and water towers.
• Oversees and supervises the maintenance and repair of the Village’s Sanitary Sewer collection system.
• Oversees and supervises the maintenance and repair of Village streets, public alleys, and public sidewalks.
• Oversees and supervises the maintenance and repair of all Village owned Buildings and Grounds.
• Oversees and supervises the maintenance and light repair of Village owned vehicles.