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Home My WebLink AboutDNR 2023 Oshkosh_South Koeller Street Easement Approval WATER MAIN PLAN AND SPECIFICATION APPROVAL June 5, 2023 DIANE BARTLETT CLERK CITY OF OSHKOSH 215 CHURCH AVENUE OSHKOSH, WI 54901-4747 Project Number: PWSID#: DNR Region: County: W-2023-0487 47104574 NER Winnebago WATER MAIN PLAN AND SPECIFICATION APPROVAL The Wisconsin Department of Natural Resources, Division of Environmental Management, Bureau of Drinking Water and Groundwater, is conditionally approving plans and specifications for the following project. An engineering report or information of sufficient detail to meet the requirements of s. NR 811.09(3), Wis. Adm. Code, was submitted along with the plans and specifications. Water system name: Oshkosh Waterworks Date received: 05/10/2023 Engineering firm: City of Oshkosh Professional Engineer: Alyssa Deckert, P.E. DNR Plan Reviewer: Martin Pollard, 101 South Webster Street, Madison, WI 53703, (608) 212-5238, martin.pollard@wisconsin.gov Project Description: Water main extensions consisting of approximately 340 feet of 10-inch diameter, and 425 feet of 6-inch diameter ductile iron pipe on South Koeller Street and a public utility easement between West 5th Avenue and South Koeller Street. Water main extensions will meet or exceed the Standard Specifications for Sewer & Water Construction in Wisconsin (Sixth Edition). Water main construction will also meet or exceed the requirements set forth in NR 811, Subchapter X of the Wisconsin Administrative Code. Private water mains and water services may require plan review by Department of Safety and Professional Services (DSPS) and are not reviewed or approved by the Department of Natural Resources. Contact DSPS at 608-267-9421 for further information on potential need for plan review. Replacement of service lines constructed of lead, or galvanized lines formerly downstream of lead, should be conducted in accordance with AWWA C810 standards to minimize potential consumer exposure to lead. Approval conditions related to Chapters NR 810 and NR 811, Wis. Adm. Code: 1. A resident project representative shall be designated by the water supply owner or by the agent retained by the owner. The resident project representative shall be knowledgeable regarding the proposed construction and be able to ensure the improvements are being constructed in accordance with the department approved plans, specifications, and conditions of the approval. The project representative shall be present on the work site as needed to assure proper construction and installation of the improvements. (s. NR 811.11, Wis. Adm. Code) State of Wisconsin DEPARTMENT OF NATURAL RESOURCES 101 S. Webster Street Box 7921 Madison WI 53707-7921 Tony Evers, Governor Adam N. Payne, Secretary Telephone 608-266-2621 Toll Free 1-888-936-7463 TTY Access via relay - 711 dnr.wi.gov wisconsin.gov Project Number: W-2023-0487 Page 2 of 3 2. After construction, maintenance, repair or modification, waterworks facilities shall be disinfected by procedure outlined in the applicable AWWA standards for wells, water mains, storage facilities or treatment facilities. Waterworks may not be placed in service until bacteriological samples have established that the water is bacteriologically safe. (s. NR 810.09(4), Wis. Adm. Code) 3. Water mains shall meet horizontal separation distance requirements from sanitary and storm sewers and manholes according to s. NR 811.74(2)(a), Wis. Adm. Code. 4. Wherever water mains cross over sewers a minimum vertical clearance of 6 inches from the bottom of the water main to the top of the sewer shall be maintained, and wherever water mains cross under sewers a minimum vertical clearance of 18 inches from the top of the water main to the bottom of the sewer shall be maintained, and at crossings one full length of water pipe shall be centered on the sewer so that both joints are as far from the sewer as possible. (s. NR 811.74 (3), Wis. Adm. Code) 5. Hydrant drains may not be located within 8 feet of sanitary sewers, storm sewers, or storm sewer inlets. If it is impracticable to maintain 8 feet of separation between hydrant drains and sewers or inlets, the hydrants shall be installed without drains or have the drains plugged. (s. NR 811.71(4), Wis. Adm. Code) Approval constraints: The project was reviewed in accordance with s. 281.41, Wis. Stats. for compliance with Chapters NR 108, NR 810 and NR 811, Wis. Adm. Code and is hereby approved in accordance with s. 281.41, Wis. Stats. subject to the conditions listed above. This approval is valid for four years from the date of approval. This approval is based on the applicant’s representation that the plans and specifications submitted to the department are complete and accurately represent the project being approved. Discovery that the applicant failed to submit complete and accurate plans and specifications may void this approval. Appeal rights: If you believe that you have a right to challenge this decision, you should know that the Wisconsin Statutes and administrative rules establish time periods within which requests to review department decisions must be filed. To request a contested case hearing pursuant to s. 227.42, Wis. Stats., you have 30 days after the decision is mailed, or otherwise served by the department, to serve a petition for hearing on the Secretary of the Department of Natural Resources. Requests for contested case hearings must be made in accordance with ch. NR 2, Wis. Adm. Code. Filing a request for a contested case hearing does not extend the 30-day period for filing a petition for judicial review. For judicial review of a decision pursuant to ss. 227.52 and 227.53, Wis. Stats., you must file your petition with the appropriate circuit court and serve the petition on the department within 30 days after the decision is mailed. A petition for judicial review must name the Department of Natural Resources as the respondent. Project Number: W-2023-0487 Page 3 of 3 STATE OF WISCONSIN DEPARTMENT OF NATURAL RESOURCES Project Plan Reviewer Martin T. Pollard Public Water Engineering Section Bureau of Drinking Water and Groundwater For the Secretary Bradley D. Siefker, P.E. Public Water Engineering Section Bureau of Drinking Water and Groundwater cc: James Rabe – Director of Public Works, City of Oshkosh (by email) Alyssa Deckert – Civil Engineering Supervisor, City of Oshkosh (by email) Matthew Nett – Civil Engineer, City of Oshkosh (by email)