Frequently Asked Questions

We’ve put together some responses to the questions that have been frequently asked regarding the causes of Twin Lakes flooding and information presented in our research white paper. Select an item below to see the more detailed response.

The Village of Roberts wastewater treatment plant (WWTP) has been in operation since 1962. How can it be responsible for the flooding of Twin Lakes?

Isn't the flooding a result of recent years of heavy rainfall?

Isn't there a large outflow on the west side of West Twin Lakes?

Hasn't increased overland runoff from changes in surface topology contributed to the flooding?

What alternatives have been considered?

Doesn't the wastewater return to the aquifer that it is pumped from?

Can the wastewater effluent be reused by nearby businesses?

What would happen to the level of Twin Lakes without the discharge from the Roberts WWTP?

Get the Details

View or download the full whitepaper