Summer Energy Usage
Overall customer demand for electricity is highest in the summer, largely due to increased air conditioner usage. This increased summer demand raises the cost of wholesale power, as well as puts pressure on the distribution system to ensure that enough power is being provided during peak times when people use it the most. As the community’s locally owned utility, we work with our wholesale power supplier WPPI Energy to continue meeting the electric needs of the homes and businesses we serve ...
Drinking Water Quality Report
Stoughton Utilities is required to regularly monitor Stoughton's drinking water for specific contaminants to ensure that it meets all health and safety standards. Based on this monitoring, Stoughton Utilities issues an annual report describing the quality of your drinking water. The purpose of this report is to raise your understanding of drinking water sources and its potential contaminates ...
2024 Summer Hydrant Flushing Program
Stoughton Utilities will be conducting its annual summer flushing program of water mains and fire hydrants. Flushing operations will start Monday, May 13 and will be conducted weekdays between the hours of 7:00 a.m. and 3:30 p.m. Flushing operations will conclude approximately the first week in July.
Flushing of the water mains is conducted by opening the fire hydrants and allowing the water to flow for several minutes. The purpose of flushing is to remove sediment and mineral deposits that settle on the bottom of the water mains. Some temporary discoloration of water may result, and although it may cause laundry stains, the water remains safe to drink. Issues with sediment and discoloration may be cleared by opening your cold water faucets to full pressure once utility personnel have left the area ...
Public Notices and Information
Public Meeting:
There will be a regular meeting of the City of Stoughton Utilities Committee on Monday, July 15, 2024. It will be held at 5:30 PM in the Ed Malinowski Boardroom in the Stoughton Utilities Administration Office, 600 South Fourth Street, Stoughton, WI. Optional remote participation will be available.