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 ...
2025 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 12 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 ...
Don't Fall Victim to Utility Scams
Every year, variations of a utility scam pop up in various Wisconsin communities, including Stoughton and Madison. In all cases the scammer preys upon people's fears, frequently in low-income neighborhoods, and uses high-pressure intimidation tactics to get the victim to make a payment or provide account information.
If you receive a suspicious call, hang up and call our office or the Stoughton Police Department to determine if it was a SU employee. If anyone claiming to be a SU employee visits your home or business, request to see their utility ID card and contact our office if you question the authenticity. If anyone claiming to offer bill payment assistance visits your home, close the door and immediately contact the Stoughton Police Department ...
Public Notices and Information
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Attention Water Utility Customers:
The Stoughton Water Utility has filed an application with the Public Service Commission of Wisconsin to increase water rates. The last water rate case was completed in 2022.
The revenue increase requested will result in an estimated overall rate increase of 18.92%, bringing the total water bill for an average residential customer from $28.86 to $33.74, or an increase of 16.91%.
A public hearing has been scheduled for Wednesday, May 21, 2025 at 11:00 a.m. Members of the public can attend by Zoom, by audio-only telephone connection, or at the Stoughton Utilities Administration office.
Public Meeting:
There will be a regular meeting of the City of Stoughton Utilities Committee on
Monday, May 19, 2025. 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 is available via webinar atÂ
GoToMeeting ID 326-695-085. or via phone at (224) 501-3412 using access code: 326-695-085.