Public Notice
To All Customers of Bellevue Water Utility – 09/03/2025

The Bellevue Water Utility has filed an application with the Public Service Commission of Wisconsin (Commission) to increase water rates. The increase is necessary due to a 62.49% increase in gross plant investment and a 40.86% increase in operating expenses since the last water conventional case was completed in 2011.

The total increase in water revenues requested is $1,294,182 which will result in an estimated overall rate increase of 36.10% over the water utility’s present revenues. If the request is granted, the water bill for an average Residential customer with a ⅝-inch or ¾-inch meter who uses 3,000 gallons of water per month will increase from $36.18 to $46.66, or 28.97%, including the public fire protection charge.

A second public hearing on the application has been scheduled for Friday, October 10, 2025 at 10:00 a.m. This hearing has no physical location. Parties and Commission staff appear by Zoom. Parties and Commission staff may use the telephone connection as a backup or if no adequate internet connection exists. Members of the public participate by Zoom or may use the telephone connection as a backup or if no adequate internet connection exists.

                              Join Zoom over the internet at: https://us02web.zoom.us/my/pschearings

The Commission intends to livestream and record this hearing on YouTube. A member of the public may observe without participation any hearing session by:

1. Attending any physical location as noticed,
2. Watching on YouTube at: https://www.youtube.com/@PSCWI-Hearings,
3. If no adequate internet connection exists, listening by telephone.
   Dial: +1 312 626 6799
   Enter Meeting ID: 809 513 2930
   

A person may testify in this proceeding without becoming a party and without attorney representation. A person may submit this testimony in only one of the following ways:

• Web Comment. File a comment on the internet. Go to the Commission’s web site at http://psc.wi.gov, and click the dropdown menu labeled “Commission Actions”. Select the item labeled “File a Public Comment”. On the next page select the “File a comment” link that appears for docket number 430-WR-105. Web comments shall be received no later than Tuesday, October 14, 2025.
• Live Comment. Make a live comment at the hearing. The ALJ may receive live comments from any member of the public in attendance after the close of any party and Commission staff testimony. The ALJ will receive such comments by stating the name of each member of the public connected to the hearing one at a time and asking if they would like to comment.
• Mail Comment. Send a comment by U.S. Mail. All comments submitted by U.S. Mail shall be received no later than Tuesday, October 14, 2025 and shall be addressed to: Attn: Docket 430-WR-105 Comments, Public Service Commission, P.O. Box 7854, Madison, WI 53707-7854.

To access the documents, schedule, and other information about this docket, go to the Commission’s web site at http://psc.wi.gov, select the dropdown menu labeled “eServices”. Select the item labeled “Docket Search (CMS)”. On the next page enter 430-WR-105 in the spaces labeled “Case #” and select “Search”.

If you have any questions, please contact Bellevue Water Utility at (920) 593-5503.

For questions relating to your water bill, please contact Green Bay Water Utility at (920) 448-3480.

GB Water Hours
Memorial Day - Labor Day
M-TH: 7:30 a.m. - 5:00 p.m.
F: 7:30 a.m. - 11:30 a.m.

September - May
M-F: 8:00 a.m. - 5:00 p.m.

For questions relating to possible water issues, please contact the Village Office at (920) 468-5225 ext. 5.

Village of Bellevue Hours
M-TH: 7:00 a.m. - 4:30 p.m.
F: 7:00a.m. - Noon

The Village's Water Utility is responsible for the maintenance, repair, replacement and operating services for the Village’s water system. Water is purchased from the Manitowoc Public Utilities through the Central Brown County Water Authority.

The Village ensures that the 76.0 miles of transmission mains, 1218 valves, 3 water towers, and 808 fire hydrants are all functioning properly. The Utility services 3850 residential, 417 commercial, 178 multifamily residential, 12 public authority, and 1 industrial customer, with an annual consumption of 422 million gallons of water.

Utility Billing

Village residents can choose from several utility billing and payment options. Utility billing is handled by the Clerk/Treasurer's office. Here is a breakdown of the costs.

As water utility rates have been rising, water conservation has become not only an environmental focus but also an economic concern. Because of this, the Village would like to present you with the following reference materials that the community may find useful.

Water conservation tips

Learn more about watering your lawn

Consumer Confidence Report

The Village of Bellevue is pleased to present to you this year's Annual Water Quality Report. This report is designed to inform you about the quality water and services we deliver to you every day. Our constant goal is to provide you with a safe and dependable supply of drinking water. We want you to understand the efforts we make to continually improve the water treatment process and protect our water resources. We are committed to ensuring the quality of your water.

Since May 15, 2007 we have been receiving lake water via the Central Brown County Water Authority. Information on this water source can be found by downloading the latest Consumer Confidence Report. 

Lead Service Inventory

Service line inventories are essential for water systems to address lead services. Establishing an inventory of service line materials and identifying the location of lead service lines are crucial steps in getting them replaced.

The EPA banned lead service lines in 1986. Lead began to be phased out in the 1930s as copper became the preferred material for lines. Bellevue is a newer system, with a large part of our Village being built after the lead ban.

We have developed our inventory through construction documentation and visual inspection, and we have found zero lead connections in our system. Feel free to contact our Utility Superintendent, Erik Schutzius at 920-593-5503 with any questions or concerns.

10.2024 - Lead Service Inventory

Cross Connection

To comply with Village ordinance and DNR requirements, the village is performing in home cross connection inspections. Click the link to learn more about the Village's Cross Connection Program. View the brochure to understand what cross connections are, click the following link: Cross Connection Flyer.

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