Michael Hanten has been appointed General Manager of the new Clean Water Center. Hanten's responsibilities include overseeing the Lab, supervising septic and well system inspections, and creating business for the Clean Water Center. He has previous experience with Brewbaker Soil and Septic Service, Stora Enso North America, Calumet County L.W.C.D., and the Department of Natural Resources. Hanten is a certified Soil Tester with the Department of Commerce, a D.N.R. Certified Operator, and a licensed Pump Installer. He graduated from the University of Wisconsin-Stevens Point with a bachelor's degree in Soil Science and is currently wrapping up his masters program in Groundwater Resources. Hanten's background and diverse experience will serve him well in his new position with the new Clean Water Center.

The Clean Water Center is a one-stop consumer resource that goes beyond offering simple water treatment equipment. Within the new facility, three highly specialized firms are now available to provide consumers with extensive water testing services, well and septic inspections, equipment and water treatment solutions, as well as expert water treatment consultation. All three businesses, previously operating as independent companies in the Fox Valley, now have expanded operations and services within the new center to help consumers with water quality issues of any kind. The three companies include: Water-Right Services LLC, Clean Water Testing LLC, and Synergy LLC.

The Clean Water Center is located 3/4 mile West of Hwy 41 on Prospect Avenue in Appleton. Operating hours are Monday through Saturday. Test samples can be dropped off 24/7.