The city of Fond du Lac says it bypassed the city’s wastewater treatment plant following heavy rainfall earlier this week. The city says due to the heavy rains May 20 and May 21, the city diverted wastewater into nearby storm sewer pipes at four locations, discharging into nearby creeks, rivers and storm ponds. The city says while this wastewater is untreated, it is heavily diluted and does not pose a threat to public health. City staff also monitored complaints of standing water in streets and residential yards and monitored the water levels of the Fond du Lac River and other water bodies. While the storm sewer system wasn’t designed to handle storms this extreme, residents are encouraged to notify Public Works if a storm drain appears to be obstructed. Residents are also encouraged to Adopt a Storm Drain near their home, school, or workplace to protect water quality and keep our storm drains clear of debris. As required by the City’s wastewater permit, this information has been reported to the area DNR engineer.
