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APPENDIXA
ENVIRONMENTALCOMPLAINTFILES
2/3/2012 Referred to Attorney’s Office Case Number: ________________
City Attorney Referral
Environmental Protection Section
Date Sent to City Attorney: 2/3/12
Responsible Party: George P. Boyer Jr.
Street:
City/State/Zip: Madison, WI 53704
Phone: (Business)
Site of Violation: 4914 Pflaum Rd, Suite #5
Violation Description: Improper storage of gasoline leading to a release. (MGO
7.46(8))
Previous Violations (Date & Location): none known
Complainant/Witness: Tom
Phone:
states this is an ongoing problem.
Public Health for Madison and Dane County
Environmental Health & Lab Sections - COMPLAINT FORM
PROBLEM SITE INFORMATION
Estab. Name:
Address:
Subdivision:
Legal Description:
Apt. Bldg.
49 Park Heights Ct.
City, Village, Town:
Lic #:
Madison
Parcel:
Owner/Contact:
Zip:
Phone:
CALLER INFORMATION
Name:
Address:
Keith Kletta - Bldg Inspection
COMPLAINT INFORMATION
Phone:
Date:
Taken by:
From: Mike
to the street.
, changes oil in driveway and it runs down
Yes
To PHMDC Staff: GAP
FOLLOW-UP?
Env Health Hazards
Air Quality
Indoor AQ
Outdoor AQ
Mold
Pollen
Asbestos
Lead
Hazardous Materials
Abandoned Chem
Chemical Spill/Rel
Paint
Pesticide
Clean Sweep
Radiation
Radon
EMF
Smoking
Smoking-Common Areas
Smoking-Workplace
Tobacco Vendor
Compliance
Other Environmental Hazards
Noise
Safety
Env. Health Specialty
POWTS
Household Hygiene
Solid Waste
Compost/Garbage
Infectious Waste
Vectors
Bees Wasps
Mosquitoes
Roaches
Rodents
Licensed Establishments
Food Establishments
Hotel/Pool
Tattoo
Non-Licensed Food
Other EH Nuisances
Water Quality
Beaches
Drinking Water
Lake River-General
Spill/Rel Garbage/Waste
Spill/Rel of Chemicals
Other Water Quality Concerns
Other Complaints
No
Reason:
Info Provided
Referred out to:
Site Visit, 2/17/2012 @ 2:15, No indication of any recent oil spillage. Some minor staining from older oil change spillage/car
leakage observed.
Will make future periodic inspections when in the neighborhood.
Problem Solved
INVESTIGATION
OUTCOME
Follow-up Complete, problem not solved
Referred to:
No Problem Evident
Follow-up actions included (mark all that apply):
Phone consult
Inspection or Onsite visit
Recommendations issued
Orders issued
Other action (describe):
Date closed:
Number of hours spent on investigation and follow-up: 1.25
From: Wenta, Rick Sent: Wednesday, May 09, 2012 8:18 AM To: '[email protected]' Cc: Sorsa, Kirsti; Voegeli, Doug Subject: FW: Fairground Manure Attachments: 008.JPG; 009.JPG; 010.JPG; 011.JPG; 013.JPG Hi Pat, The attached photos were taken on 4/30, after the horse show. Note the storage of manure and bedding in open dumpsters, which allows storm water to leach through and drain to an impervious surface. Also, there is a huge pile of top soil that is not covered. Rick Wenta Environmental Protection Lead Worker Public Health Madison and Dane County From: Miller, Michael A ‐ DNR [[email protected]] Sent: Wednesday, May 16, 2012 4:05 PM To: Wenta, Rick Subject: RE: Hood Cleaners dumping wash water into storm drain Got it. I didn't realize that you were going to follow‐up with a City Attorney. I appreciate your efforts. Mike Michael A. Miller Stream Ecologist Wisconsin Department of Natural Resources 101 S. Webster St., Madison, WI 53703 (*) phone: (608) 267‐2753 (*) fax: (608) 267‐2800 (*) e‐mail: [email protected] ‐‐‐‐‐Original Message‐‐‐‐‐ From: Wenta, Rick [mailto:[email protected]] Sent: Wednesday, May 16, 2012 4:01 PM To: Miller, Michael A ‐ DNR Subject: RE: Hood Cleaners dumping wash water into storm drain I spoke with the owner of the Harmony, since he is ultimately responsible. I also feel they will continue this type of waste handling, which is why I will be referring them to the Attorney's Office for a fine. Our fine structure ramps up with additional violations. Also, your observations and photos are enough to initiate our (the City's) actions. We will also be sampling the storm sewer and can require them to remove the material, or pay a City crew to do so. ‐‐‐‐‐Original Message‐‐‐‐‐ From: Miller, Michael A ‐ DNR [mailto:[email protected]] Sent: Wednesday, May 16, 2012 3:55 PM To: Wenta, Rick Subject: RE: Hood Cleaners dumping wash water into storm drain Hi Rick, are you referring to Keith Daniels the owner of the Harmony Bar or the owner of Hood Cleaning Inc.? While I appreciate you following up and that I have no experience in the enforcement arena, I'm pretty confident the crew's not going to be dumping barrels of greasy wash water in the storm drain when your around and likely will continue do this at the Harmony and elsewhere when you're not. Mike Michael A. Miller Stream Ecologist Wisconsin Department of Natural Resources 101 S. Webster St., Madison, WI 53703 (*) phone: (608) 267‐2753 (*) fax: (608) 267‐2800 (*) e‐mail: [email protected] ‐‐‐‐‐Original Message‐‐‐‐‐ From: Wenta, Rick [mailto:[email protected]] Sent: Wednesday, May 16, 2012 3:47 PM To: Miller, Michael A ‐ DNR Subject: RE: Hood Cleaners dumping wash water into storm drain Hi Mike, I stopped by this morning and talked with the owner. The crew is scheduled to come back tomorrow and finish the job. I and Building Inspection, have warned the owner that this is an illicit discharge. I will be working in the field all day tomorrow, but may be able to stop by and check their operation. If not, and you observe them repeating this discharge, please call my cell and I will get there as soon as circumstances allow. I will contact the business owner when I get back to the office on Friday. I will also forward this complaint to the Attorney's Office for prosecution. Rick. Rick Wenta Environmental Protection Lead Worker Public Health Madison and Dane County Cell: 225‐2396 ‐‐‐‐‐Original Message‐‐‐‐‐ From: Miller, Michael A ‐ DNR Sent: Tuesday, May 15, 2012 6:12 PM To: Bub, Laura A ‐ DNR Cc: [email protected] Subject: RE: Hood Cleaners dumping wash water into storm drain I am willing to testify to what I saw. At approximately 7:15 AM this morning, I saw one man using a pressure hose from the truck shown in photo 6766 washing the duct pipe seen laying in the street gutter along Atwood Avenue in front of the Harmony Bar with the wash water draining into the storm drain seen in the photo. I took photo 6767 about 2 minutes after I saw the other man wheel the blue plastic "garbage can" seen in the photo out of the Harmony Bar which appeared to be half‐full of brown‐colored water and proceed to pour the contents into the storm drain. I saw workers from this same company (appeared to be the same crew as well ‐ one fellow with a brown complexion the other lighter‐skinned) wheel a plastic garbage can out of the Harmony Bar and similarly pour the contents into the storm drain in the fall of 2011. Mike Michael A. Miller Stream Ecologist Wisconsin Department of Natural Resources 101 S. Webster St., Madison, WI 53703 (*) phone: (608) 267‐2753 (*) fax: (608) 267‐2800 (*) e‐mail: [email protected] ‐‐‐‐‐Original Message‐‐‐‐‐ From: Bub, Laura A ‐ DNR Sent: Tuesday, May 15, 2012 3:30 PM To: Miller, Michael A ‐ DNR Cc: [email protected] Subject: FW: Hood Cleaners dumping wash water into storm drain Mike, See Rick's email below. Laura ‐‐‐‐‐Original Message‐‐‐‐‐ From: Wenta, Rick [mailto:[email protected]] Sent: Tuesday, May 15, 2012 3:25 PM To: Fries, Greg; Bub, Laura A ‐ DNR Cc: Rortvedt, Eric ‐ DNR; Kerr, Scott; Sorsa, Kirsti Subject: RE: Hood Cleaners dumping wash water into storm drain If Mike is willing to testify to what he saw, we could pursue a violation of MGO 7.46. I would rather see them get a fine than a warning because they probably do this at every stop. Rick. ‐‐‐‐‐Original Message‐‐‐‐‐ From: Fries, Greg Sent: Tuesday, May 15, 2012 9:49 AM To: 'Bub, Laura A ‐ DNR' Cc: Rortvedt, Eric ‐ DNR; Kerr, Scott; Wenta, Rick Subject: RE: Hood Cleaners dumping wash water into storm drain Hi Laura, This would be Rick for first contact ‐ I do not think there is much we can do at this point other than contact the company and let them know we are aware of the issue which Rick can do very effectively. Thanks Greg ‐‐‐‐‐Original Message‐‐‐‐‐ From: Bub, Laura A ‐ DNR [mailto:[email protected]] Sent: Tuesday, May 15, 2012 9:33 AM To: Fries, Greg; Kerr, Scott Cc: Rortvedt, Eric ‐ DNR Subject: FW: Hood Cleaners dumping wash water into storm drain Hi Greg & Scott, I can't remember who covers this part of the City, so I'm hoping that one of you can help me get this illicit discharge report to the correct person. Please let me know the outcome, so that I can report back to Mike Miller. It looks like the company is based out of Waukesha, so I'm also going to work with my counterparts in the southeast part of the state to pursue some more formal illicit discharge education with this company. Thanks! Laura Laura Bub Storm Water Specialist Wisconsin Department of Natural Resources 3911 Fish Hatchery Rd., Fitchburg, WI 53711 phone: (608) 275‐3309 e‐mail: [email protected] Find us on Facebook: www.facebook.com/WIDNR ______________________________________________ From: Miller, Michael A ‐ DNR Sent: Tuesday, May 15, 2012 8:47 AM To: Bub, Laura A ‐ DNR Cc: Miller, Michael A ‐ DNR Subject: Hood Cleaners dumping wash water into storm drain Hi Laura, As you know I live across from the Harmony Bar. This morning I watched a two‐person crew from "Hood Cleaners Inc. 262‐544‐5771 washing grill exhaust hood duct parts on the sidewalk with the wash water flowing into the storm drain next to the Harmony Bar, and roll a 55 gal. garbage barrel half full of wash water out of the bar and pore that into the storm drain as well. This is the second time I have seen them do this and presume this is their standard practice. Please let me know who I need to follow up with to have this company notified that this is not an acceptable practice. Mike * Michael A. Miller Stream Ecologist Wisconsin Department of Natural Resources 101 S. Webster St., Madison, WI 53703 (*) phone: (608) 267‐2753 (*) fax: (608) 267‐2800 (*) e‐mail: [email protected]
Case Number: ________________
City Attorney Referral
Environmental Protection Section
Date Sent to City Attorney: 6/15/12
Responsible Party: Mark Swanson
Street: 21850Watertown Rd – Suite 18
City/State/Zip: Waukesha, WI 53186
Phone: 262-798-0444
Site of Violation 2201 Atwood Avenue, Madison, WI
Violation Description: Dumping of wastewater and cleaning of restaurant vent hoods
into storm sewer (MGO 7.46).
Previous Violations (Date & Location): ___________________________________________
Complainant/Witness: Michael Miller
Phone: 608-267-2753
Case Number: ________________
City Attorney Referral
Environmental Protection Section
Date Sent to City Attorney: 06/15/2012
Responsible Party: Hermanson Concrete and Masonry
Street: 986 Warner St
City/State/Zip: Columbus, WI 53925
Phone: (877) 623-3174
Site of Violation 301 Falles Ct., Madison, WI __________
Violation Description: Hermanson Concrete Disposed of concrete slurry/wash water
on city street, on Friday June 1,2012, violation of MGO 7.46
Previous Violations (Date & Location): N/A
Complainant/Witness: David
Phone:
Public Health for Madison and Dane County
Environmental Health & Lab Sections - COMPLAINT FORM
PROBLEM SITE INFORMATION
Estab. Name:
Address:
637 Gately Terr
Subdivision:
Legal Description:
City, Village, Town:
Lic #:
Madison
Parcel:
Owner/Contact:
Zip: 53705
Phone:
CALLER INFORMATION
Name:
Address:
David
Phone:
COMPLAINT INFORMATION
Email from David
Date: 6/7/2012
Taken by:
GAP
indicating a concrete slurry dump into the curb at 637 Gately Terr.
Yes
To PHMDC Staff: GAP
FOLLOW-UP?
Env Health Hazards
Air Quality
Indoor AQ
Outdoor AQ
Mold
Pollen
Asbestos
Lead
Hazardous Materials
Abandoned Chem
Chemical Spill/Rel
Paint
Pesticide
Clean Sweep
Radiation
Radon
EMF
Smoking
Smoking-Common Areas
Smoking-Workplace
Tobacco Vendor
Compliance
Other Environmental Hazards
Noise
Safety
Env. Health Specialty
POWTS
Household Hygiene
Solid Waste
Compost/Garbage
Infectious Waste
Vectors
Bees Wasps
Mosquitoes
Roaches
Rodents
Licensed Establishments
Food Establishments
Hotel/Pool
Tattoo
Non-Licensed Food
Other EH Nuisances
Water Quality
Beaches
Drinking Water
Lake River-General
Spill/Rel Garbage/Waste
Spill/Rel of Chemicals
Other Water Quality Concerns
Other Complaints
No
Reason:
Info Provided
Referred out to:
Site visit indicated slurry ran down curb and into storm inlet(see photos) , work preformed by Cliff's Custom Concrete, a contractor
who was sent a letter from us describing 7.46 requirements for concrete contractors.
Problem Solved
INVESTIGATION
OUTCOME
Follow-up Complete, problem not solved
Referred to:
No Problem Evident
Follow-up actions included (mark all that apply):
Phone consult
Inspection or Onsite visit
Recommendations issued
Orders issued
Other action (describe): recommend prosecution
Date closed:
Number of hours spent on investigation and follow-up:
CLIFFS CUSTOM CONCRETE
517 CALDY PL
MADISON WI 53711
RE: Discharge/Disposal of Concrete Wash Water to the City Storm Sewer
System
It has come to our attention that some concrete contractors have allowed their concrete wash
water, concrete cutting water and exposed aggregate wash to discharge directly to the city
storm sewer system. This practice is prohibited under Madison General Ordinances 7.46 and
7.47, as well as State Statutes 29.601(3); Deleterious Substances and State Statues Chapter
283; Pollution Discharge Elimination.
Any concrete wash water should be directed to an outside grassy area that prohibits run-off into
the storm sewer system, or alternatively, should be contained and collected for proper disposal.
This letter serves to advise you regarding the proper disposal of your wastewater. Businesses
found in violation of MGO 7.46 / 7.47 will be immediately referred to the City Attorney. Failure to
comply with this ordinance may result in a regulatory action without further notice, including a
fine of not less than twenty five dollars ($25) nor more than five hundred dollars ($500) per
offense. Each day of a continuing violation is a separate offense.
If you have any questions or require further information please contact either George Parrino
243-0318 or Rick Wenta 243-0351 of the Environmental Protection Unit, Public Health MadisonDane County.
Case Number: ________________
City Attorney Referral
Environmental Protection Section
Date Sent to City Attorney: 06/15/2012
Responsible Party: Cliff’s Custom Concrete
Street: 517 Caldy Pl
City/State/Zip: Madison, WI 53711
Phone: (608) 219-9674
Site of Violation: 637 Gately Terr., Madison, WI
Violation Description: Allowed concrete wash water/slurry to run down curb and into
storm sewer. Violation of MGO 7.46
Previous Violations (Date & Location): N/A
Complainant/Witness: David
Phone:
Public Health for Madison and Dane County
Environmental Health & Lab Sections - COMPLAINT FORM
PROBLEM SITE INFORMATION
Estab. Name:
Nakoma Country Club
Address:
4145 Country Club Rd
Lic #:
City, Village, Town:
Madison
Subdivision:
Legal Description:
Parcel:
Owner/Contact:
Phone:
Zip:
CALLER INFORMATION
Name:
Address:
David
Phone:
COMPLAINT INFORMATION
David
Date: 6/7/2012
Taken by:
GAP
called with report of concrete slurry being washed do wn curb at Manitou Way.
FOLLOW-UP?
Yes
To PHMDC Staff: GAP
Env Health Hazards
Air Quality
Indoor AQ
Outd oor AQ
M old
Pollen
Asbestos
Lead
Hazardous Materials
Abandoned Chem
Chem ical Spill/Rel
Paint
Pesticide
Clean Sweep
Radiation
Radon
EM F
Sm oking
Smoking-Com mon Areas
Smoking-Workplace
Tobacco Vendor
Compliance
Other Environmental Hazards
Nois e
Safety
Env. Health Specialty
POWTS
Household Hygiene
Solid Waste
Compost/Garb age
Infectious Was te
Vectors
Bees Wasps
M osquitoes
Roaches
Rodents
Licensed Estab lishments
Food Establishments
Hotel/Pool
Tattoo
Non-Licen sed Food
Other EH Nu isances
Water Quality
Beaches
Drinking Water
Lake River-Gen eral
Spill/Rel Garbage/Waste
Spill/Rel of Chem icals
Other Water Quality Concerns
O ther Com plaints
No
Reason:
Info Provided
Referred out to:
Visited site Main Concrete of Waterto wn WI had just finished constructing a concrete walkway at the Nako ma Country Club. Water
running down the curb carried minimal dirt with no visible concrete ( Street had just been torn up and patched for water main
replacement). Instructed lone labo rer left on site to sweep up the dirt and debris in roadway.
6/8/2012, checked property to see if area was cleaned up as per instructio ns,it was.
Problem Solved
INVESTIGATION
OUTCOME
Foll ow-up Complete, problem not solved
Referred to:
No Problem Evident
Follow-up actions included (mark all that apply):
Phone consult
Ins pection or Onsite visit
Recommendations issued
Orders issued
Ot her action (describe):
Date closed: 6/8/2012
Numb er of hours spent on investigation and follow-up: 1.5
RSW - 07/27/2012 - Referred
I spoke with Mr. Tobias over the phone. He reports that he is aware of that discharging waste water to the gutter is illegal since
he receives our warning letter every year. He states that he had a water intake screen plug with hair and fibers. He removed the
screen and rinsed it out in the gutter. I informed him that this was an illegal discharge which will probably be referred to the City
Attorney's office.
STEAM AND DRY MADISON
4674 CTY RD D
OREGON WI 53575
RE: Discharge/Disposal of Waste Water to the City Storm Sewer System
This letter is a reminder to carpet cleaning businesses that their wastewater cannot be discharged onto
the ground or to the city storm sewer system. This practice is prohibited under Madison General
Ordinances (MGO) 7.46 “Water Pollution Control” and MGO 7.47 “Regulation of Discharge of Non-Storm
water”, as well at State Statutes 29.601(3) and State Statues Chapter 283. These regulations are in
place to protect both our groundwater and surface water resources.
Carpet cleaning wastewater must be directed to an inside drain that is connected to the sanitary sewer
for proper disposal.
This letter serves to advise you regarding the proper disposal of your wastewater. Any business found in
violation of MGO 7.46 / 7.47 will be immediately referred to the City Attorney. Failure to comply with
these ordinances may result in a regulatory action without further notice, including a fine of not less than
fifty dollars ($50) nor more than two thousand dollars ($2000) per offense.
If you have any questions concerning this matter, please contact George Parrino 243-0318, or Rick
Wenta 243-0351 of the Environmental Protection Unit, Public Health-Madison & Dane County.
Case Number: ________________
City Attorney Referral
Environmental Protection Section
Date Sent to City Attorney: 8/6/12
Responsible Party: Tony Tobias
Street: 4674 County Rd B
City/State/Zip: Oregon, WI 53575
Phone: 608-843-7737
Site of Violation 1610 Wheeler Road
Violation Description: Washing of carpet cleaner intake screen in gutter
Previous Violations (Date & Location): Warning letter sent annually (attached).
Complainant/Witness: George Parrino (Public Health)
Phone: 243-0318
Sergio Alcantara, Gloria Gonzalez
2521 Independence Lane
Madison, WI 53704
6 de agosto de 2012
RE: Eliminación ilícita de líquidos de concina
Este departamento ha recibido una queja sobre la eliminación ilegal de desperdicios de la
cocina en el camino de entrada a su propiedad ubicada en 2521 Independence Lane. Se le
advierte que esta actividad está prohibida según la Ordenanza General de Madison 7.46.
Considere esta carta como una advertencia. Infracciones futuras serán referidas a la oficina del
Abogado de la ciudad de Madison para juicio. Dicha ordenanza lleva multas entre 50 a 2000
dólares para cada infracción.
Para estar seguros que usted ha recibido esta advertencia y que comprende los motivos de la
Ordenanza General de Madison 7.46, favor de llamarme al (608) 243-0351 o mandarme un
correo electrónico a [email protected] antes del 22 de agosto de 2012.
RSW - 08/10/2012 - Consultation
We tested the material's reactivity by soaking hardened chips in E-Pure water overnight. The pH was elevated to
10.10. I informed Mr. Wierschke of the results. The pH of this material is essentially the same as concrete. Since
discharges with a pH>9.00 are prohibited, this case will be referred for prosecution. I informed Mr. Wierschke of
this.
RSW - 08/10/2012 - Referred
Referred to the Attorney's Office.
Case Number:_________________
City Attorney Referral
Environmental Protection Section
Date Sent to City Attorney: 8/10/12
Responsible Party: Steve Wierschke
Street:____________________________________________
City/State/Zip: Watertown, WI
Phone: 414-688-7396
Site of Violation: 738 Western Avenue, Madison
Violation Description: Discharge of concrete waste to gutter
Previous Violations (Date & Location): None
Complainant/Witness: Mr. Wierschke admitted culpability.
Phone: _______________________
October 2, 2012
Wade Waltz
Badger Hood Cleaning
313 West Beltline Highway
Suite 151
Madison, WI 53713
RE: Hood Cleaning at Pita Pit, 449 State Street, on September 25, 2012.
This letter is a follow-up to my investigation of your work site at the above address. During my
inspection, we discussed the need for the use of best management practices to contain and remove
wastewater from the site before it reaches the storm sewer. I have included information on best
management practices below.
I also explained that the nature of this follow-up would be to promulgate a formal warning and provide
you with information on best management practices that should be used in similar cases. At that time, it
was my understanding that the wastewater that had pooled in the parking lot and drained to the storm
sewer was free of additives.
Subsequent analysis of the pooled wastewater indicates a pH of 10.8. Discharges to the storm sewer
with a pH greater than 9.0 are prohibited. Consequently, this matter will be referred to the City
Attorney’s Office for prosecution under Madison General Ordinance 7.46 (3) as follows:
(3) Discharge or Release Prohibited. It shall be unlawful for any person to release, discharge, or permit the
escape of any potential polluting substance into the waters of Lakes Mendota, Monona, Wingra or any part
of Lake Waubesa adjacent to the boundaries of the City of Madison, or into any lake or stream in or under
the jurisdiction of the City of Madison, or into any street, sewer, ditch or drainage way leading into any
lake or stream, or to permit the same to be so discharged to the ground surface.
Outside washing of hood vents is covered under the Wisconsin Department of Natural Resources
General Permit for Outside Washing. If you wash hood or vent components outdoors you are required
to meet the effluent limitations and other conditions it sets. The General Permit and its requirements
can be found here: http://dnr.wi.gov/topic/wastewater/documents/59153_permit.pdf. Note that some
cleaners may not be suitable for release to the environment in any manner and should not be used for
outside washing. Check the label directions for details.
Specific best management practices for the above referenced site would include retaining and
collecting the waste water for disposal down an interior drain. Any residue capable of causing a pH of
over 9.0 would also have to be washed off. Waste water from this process should also be collected.
Alternatively, the cleaner and its residue could be removed and collected, and then unaltered rinse
water could be handled as outlined in the DNR General Permit.
02/28/13-
Case Number:_________________
City Attorney Referral
Environmental Protection Section
Date Sent to City Attorney: 10/9/12
Responsible Party: Wade Waltz (Badger Hood Cleaning)
Street: 313 W Beltline Hwy, Suite 151
City/State/Zip: Madison, WI 53713
Phone: 270-2700; Cell: 444-7402
Date of Violation 9/25/12
Site of Violation: 449 State Street, Madison
Violation Description: Discharged wastewater (pH=10.8) to impervious surface and
storm drain. MGO 7.46 (3)
Previous Violations (Date & Location): none
Complainant/Witness:
Phone:
RSW - 10/03/2012 - Other
Received MSDS for degreaser from Mr. Doherty.
RSW - 10/05/2012 - Consultation
Spoke with Mr. Doherty and explained the outdoor use of their degreaser is in direct violation of the label and MSDS precautions. He
said they would stop using it outdoors immediately, and he will follow-up with other Missoula Mac owned McDonald's. Mr. Doherty
speculated that most if not all McDonald's would be using this same degreaser in a similar fashion, as they all use the same procedures
and suppliers. He is going to bring this issue up with the chemical company representative at the next conference.
RSW - 10/09/2012 - Referred
This issue was referred to DNR for state-wide follow-up. Missoula Mac owns 42 McDonald's Restaurants, 21 of which are in Dane
County. There is no County Ordinance similar to MGO 7.46 for enforcement. However, Rick Eilertson of Fitchburg is willing to pursue
enforcement if DNR does not.
John Strange (Madison Attorney's Office) and Rick Eilertson (Fitchburg Environmental Engineer) were apprised of the situation
Rick
I spoke with our waste program and forwarded your message to Pat Chabot of our central office. She can decide how to best get this information out to the rest
of the state. Thanks for the heads up on this.
Mike
From: Wenta, Rick [mailto:[email protected]]
Sent: Tuesday, October 09, 2012 8:13 AM
To: Schmoller, Michael R - DNR
Subject: Degreaser use on drive-through car pads at area McDonald's Restaurants
Mike,
I need your help with the above issue. In September of 2011, I observed an employee at the McDonald’s on Milwaukee Street (Madison)
washing down the drive through lanes. It was obvious that some type of cleaner had been applied as there was a large amount of foam
generated. I discovered that they were routinely using a degreaser that is not appropriate for this purpose. Its label warns “Avoid dispersal
of spilled material and runoff and contact with soil, waterways, drains and sewers.” I spoke with the general manager of the Milwaukee
Street restaurant, and followed up with a warning letter to the owner of Missoula Mac, Mr. Breuch. Missoula Mac owns 42 McDonalds
restaurants, 21 of which are in Dane County.
I received a complaint about a similar situation at the McDonald’s on Fish Hatchery Road in Fitchburg last month. They too, are owned
by Missoula Mac. I recently received the MSDS indicating they are using the same cleaner that I warned the owner about last year. I
spoke with Mike Doherty today. He is one of the owners of Missoula Mac. He has recently moved to this area from northern Wisconsin,
so he was unaware of last year’s warning letter. He reports that probably ALL (nation-wide?) McDonald’s use this degreaser in their
daily cleansing of the drive through lanes.
He will ensure that this practice stops today at all Missoula Mac owned McDonald’s. Further, he will soon be attending a national
McDonald’s Corp meeting that will also be attended by the supplier of this degreaser. There will be a discussion on this issue at that
meeting.
I also followed-up with the Milwaukee Street McDonald’s on 10/5. The supervisor there (the same one I dealt with last year) reports that
they use only hot water to wash the drive through. I also supplied Mr. Doherty with a link to the general permit for outside washing.
Finally, I have attached the MSDS I received from Mr. Doherty. I also included the warning letter sent to Mr. Breuch (note that the copy
is of the e-mailed draft I sent to my supervisor for approval).
Because this issue was not addressed within Missoula Mac restaurants, I am skeptical that the follow through with all Wisconsin
McDonald’s restaurants will be complete. This is where I need your help to ensure the message gets out state-wide. Let me know if you
need anything further.
Rick
Rick Wenta Environmental Protection Lead Worker
Public Health Madison and Dane County
January 30, 2013
Speedway Sand and Gravel Inc
8500 Greenway Blvd #202
Middleton, WI 53562
RE: Illicit discharge of concrete slurry to the gutter at 300 block of West Mifflin.
On or about November 9, 2012, your firm performed wet cutting of concrete that resulted in an illegal
discharge of waste to Madison’s storm sewer system. You were identified as the responsible party by an
on-site worker from Vogel Construction. He contacted your office to relay the need for proper clean-up.
Our subsequent inspection revealed an exemplary clean-up effort. Violations of this nature are normally
referred for prosecution. In place of a referral, you are receiving this letter because of your thorough
remediation. Consider this a warning that future deposition of concrete waste onto any impervious storm
water conveyance, or into any storm sewer within the City of Madison will be referred to the City
Attorney’s Office for prosecution.
If you have any questions regarding this matter, feel free to contact me at 608-243-0351 or
[email protected].
Rick Wenta
Environmental Protection Lead Worker
Public Health Madison and Dane County
Health Complaint Report~
RSW - 11/30/2012 - Onsite Visit
We received the E. coli result this morning (>200,000 mpn). It indicated further follow-up was necessary. GF identified two
structures that would contain/detain the waste flow: AS 4251-016, AS 3749-014. The first of these structures is over a mile
from the release site. JS dispatched a vactor crew to assist. We sampled the water in both structures. Based on our field
tests (conductivity, pH, and dissolved oxygen), I felt that the sewage had not reached this structure. I relayed this
information to JS. We discussed what action would be appropriate and decided to clean the storm sewer from the
entrance point to University Avenue. This is about 900 feet short of the structure. The vactor crew was preparing to start
that process when we left. The lab has completed the anion analyses (attached). I believe the source of the elevated
conductivity and chloride at AS 4251-016 (downstream structure) to be rock salt that Octopus Car Wash has spread on
the sidewalk.
The E. coli results for both sites will be read tomorrow morning. They should provide a clear indication for presence or
absence of sewage. Unfortunately, the rain forecast for this evening will probably wash any remaining material to
University Bay Creek. I will pass along the results on Monday.
RSW - 11/30/2012 - Consultation
I notified Will Meyers (535-0376) of the DNR (back up in Mike Schmoller's absence), and sent a follow-up email providing
the details.
RSW - 12/03/2012 - Consultation
JS reports that the storm sewer was cleaned 400' beyond the confirmed contamination point. E. Coli results for the
downstream structures indicate no significant sewage presence.
RSW - 12/06/2012 - Follow Up Complete
The DNR (Meyers, Schmoller) was updated.
Site Date IN 3652‐001 AS 3749‐014 AS 4251‐016 11/29/2012 11/30/2012 11/30/2012 Conductivity E. Coli F‐ DO pH umhos/cm 1220 747 3640 MPN/100mL >240000 110 1000 mg/L 0.36 0.70 mg/L s.u. 8.2 10.1 7.97 8.22