HOBART, WI (WTAQ-WLUK) – The village of Hobart is growing quickly and it’s putting added stress on infrastructure.
Village administrator Aaron Kramer tells FOX 11…
“We have a system of pumps that have not caught up to all the growth and development in this part of Hobart.”
But, the village’s pumping station that supplies the area’s water can no longer keep up with the demands.
Becky Stapel moved in seven years ago, and since then she’s watched new developments continue to pop up.
“So that’s really increased the population out here, and increased population means increased water usage.”
Kramer says it’s just a temporary issue.
“We’re going to do several million dollars’ worth of projects over the next year to immediately to address all the water problems.”
That includes a new water tower in the development behind Highway 29.
The village will also replace the pumps at the old water tower which should improve the water flow.
In the meantime, Kramer says the village is asking residents to start with just the simple things.
“Cut back on the sprinkling, cut back a little bit on watering the gardens. Do their part to help reduce the capacity.”
Many residents like Stapel say they’re not concerned, they’ll just adjust for now.
Kramer says upgrading the water supply system is just the first of many improvements the village will need to keep up with its growth in Hobart.
He went on to say he hopes simply asking residents to cut back on water will work.
He doesn’t foresee village officials needing to put temporary policies in place.
