Stormwater & Drainage
Upon receipt of an inquiry, an evaluation checklist form is filled out and referred to a specific person for investigation. That staff person will contact the inquirer within a week of when the inquiry was received. This may be in the form of a phone call. A letter acknowledging the receipt will also be mailed with the assigned inquiry number.
The City of Mequon, in concert with the Wisconsin Department of Natural Resources (WDNR), has worked to improve the area waterways by reducing the pollutants contained in storm water runoff.
The City has initiated a Stormwater Best Management Practice (BMP) compliance certification program. In 1997 the Common Council adopted an Ordinance requiring BMP maintenance and certification. Stormwater management has been, and continues to be, a high priority for the City. This initiative is intended to improve stormwater runoff in your neighborhood, as well as for the downstream property owners. Residential and Commercial developments are notified prior to final plat or occupancy how the program works and the various requirements.
Projects in the City of Mequon are required to follow the City of Mequon stormwater rules, WDNR NR 151 rules and MMSD Chapter 13 rules. Many projects trigger some or all of the stormwater requirements. Working directly with a civil engineer versed in stormwater management can help navigate the technical details.
Frequently Asked Questions
Do I need a green infrastructure plan or a stormwater management plan?
If your project is adding 5,000 square feet of impervious area, you will need a green infrastructure plan.
The City of Mequon Engineering Division is committed to educating the public about its stormwater infrastructure and how the City works to improve water quality.
Below are several educational resources for you to learn about stormwater and discover what you can do to improve water quality in Mequon.
- Adopt A Roadway
- Engineering Division
- Engineering FAQ
- Road Programs & Projects
- Utility Projects
- East Trunk Sewer Project
- Lift Station E (Ranch Road) Reconstruction
- Pilot Private Property Infiltration and Inflow (PPI/I) Reduction Program Implementation (2017)
- Private Property Inflow & Infiltration Reduction Program
- Rehabilitation of the Sanitary Sewer Mains and Laterals in the Lac du Cours Subdivision
- Riverland Park and Riverland Drive Infiltration Grouting Project
- Study Report to Prioritize Areas for Inflow and Infiltration Reduction (2019)
- Other Projects
- Stormwater & Drainage
- Resources
- Hawthorne Road
- Public Works Documents & Reports
- Public Works Forms
- Public Works FAQ
- Appliance & Electronics Recycling Collection Event(s)
- Public Works FY2023 Objectives
- Winter Season | Snow - Tree Removal - Damage and General Information
Contact Information
Public Works Building
10800 N Industrial Drive
Mequon, WI 53092
Winter Hours October - May
7:00AM-3:30 PM Monday-Friday
Summer Hours May-October
6:30AM-3:30PM Monday -Thursday
6:30AM-10:30AM Friday
*If you have an emergency after hours, please call the non-emergency Police Department number at 262-242-3500. Dispatch is in contact with the Department of Public Works, and can direct the response as required.
Ren Schlereth
Administrative Assistant
Parks/Public Works/Water Utility
(262) 236-2913
Engineering Hours & Address:
8:30am-4:30pm*
11333 N Cedarburg Road
Mequon, WI 53092
Kristen Lundeen
Director of Public Works/City Engineer
(262) 236-2938
Cole McCraw
Assistant City Engineer
(262) 236-2957
Kaye Redeker
Administrative Assistant - Engineering
(262) 236-2934