City of Portage, WI

Announcement

On January 7, 2021 at 4:30 p.m. a contractor repairing a sanitary sewer lateral at 1925 New Pinery diverted approximately 750 gallons of sanitary sewage into a storm sewer inlet.  The storm sewer flows into Silver Lake and the location of the storm sewer outfall is in a marshy area that is not frequented by anyone that uses the ice for recreational purposes.  The potential for human exposure or contact is minimal.  The issue that caused the sanitary sewer overflow is being fixed and will not result in any further overflows.  If you have any questions or concerns please contact Aaron Jahncke at 608-742-2176 ext. 325.

 

Aaron J. Jahncke, P.E.

Director of Public Works/City Engineer

City of Portage

115 W. Pleasant St.

Portage, WI 53901

Phone: 608-742-2176 ext 325

Snow Emergency Declared: The City of Portage declared a snow emergency on Wednesday (12/30/20) at 2:00 am for all snow routes and 4:00 am for all residential streets. Central Business District from 2:00 am 12/30/20 to 6:00 am 12/31/20.  Parking on these streets is prohibited for 48 hours. Vehicles not in compliance may be subject to a fine and/or towing.  During Snow Emergencies public parking is available at Market Square (Parking Lot 10), 200 E Cook Street.

Portage City Hall will be closed December 24, 25, 31 and January 1, 2021

Join us for a livestream “Retirement Ceremony” for Portage Fire Chief Clayton Simonson on December 16 at 11 am on the Portage Fire Department Facebook page. The ceremony is being held via Facebook instead of in-person to limit potential exposure to the COVID-19 virus.