This project is designed to infiltrate a portion of the storm runoff from the Odana Pond watershed into the groundwater system. It is part of a two-stage water mitigation plan to offset impacts of water use at the West Campus Cogeneration Facility.

Groundwater is pumped from a well into the Yahara River during very dry periods when the river habitat could be affected by cogeneration facility water use upstream. The groundwater is recharged with stormwater infiltrated at the golf course site.

The infiltration system is expected to:

• Help reduce sediments and nutrients carried into Lake Wingra.
• Supplement the flow of springs that feed the lake.
• Demonstrate feasibility and benefits of stormwater infiltration.

For more information
Project update
Project fact sheets and documents
Water monitoring reports
Odana Pond Advisory Committee

Questions/Concerns
If you have questions or concerns about the Odana Hills Groundwater Recharge Project, please contact:

Bob Stoffs
Madison Gas and Electric
P.O. Box 1231
Madison, WI 53701-1231

Phone: (608) 252-7906
Fax: (608) 252-4734

E-mail: cogen@mge.com