Water and Waste Water

Water

The Spencer water distribution system encompasses approximately 13 miles of piping of which services residential, commercial and industrial needs, as well as fire hydrants within the Village.  We have three wells that are capable of supplying 240 gallons per minute to the water treatment facility.  This facility filters water to remove iron, disinfects the water with chlorine, adjusts PH levels and adds fluoride.  Water is tested daily to insure the safe quality of the Village’s drinking water.  The water treatment facility processes approx. 110,000 gallons per day.  This treated water is stored within 2 elevated water towers that have a total capacity of 250,000 gallons.

For further information, please contact John Dunbar (715) 659-4644

Lead Notification LCRR Tier 3 4G Public Notice

Lead Notification LCRR Tier 2 2E Public Notice

Waste Water

The Spencer wastewater treatment plant is a 0.52 million gallon per day activated sludge plant constructed in 1989. Preliminary treatment includes fine screening and grit removal.  Secondary treatment standards are met through the use of an oxidation ditch operated in extended aeration mode, and secondary clarification. Phosphorus is removed through chemical precipitation with ferric chloride. Seasonal disinfection is done with ultra-violet light, and excess biosolids are applied to local farm fields. Spencer has about 13 miles of sanitary sewer main and 7 lift stations that pump wastewater around the Village and to the plant. Our two largest Industrial customers include Land O’Lakes and FBC Inc. Spencer also receives holding tank waste from the surrounding townships when field applications are prohibited. The wastewater treatment plant is open from 7:00 AM to 4:00 PM, Monday through Friday.