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Generator Causes Concern About Gas Leak At Waukesha County Technical College

Waukesha County Technical College said a person received medical care after a contractor placed a generator near an air intake Wednesday.

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Waukesha County Technical College returned to normal operations after a generator was placed near an air intake Wednesday sparking an emergency response for a possible gas leak, the college said.
Waukesha County Technical College returned to normal operations after a generator was placed near an air intake Wednesday sparking an emergency response for a possible gas leak, the college said. (Google Maps)

Press release from the Waukesha County Technical College:

March 01, 2023

PEWAUKEE, Wis. (Wednesday, March 1, 2023) — On March 1, at approximately 11:05 a.m., emergency services were contacted for response to a possible natural gas leak in the Service (S) Building on Waukesha County Technical College's main Pewaukee campus.

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Emergency services responded and observed a generator in operation by a contractor outside of the S building near the air intake handler. The generator was turned off and the air intake was set to 100% exhaust and 100% intake of fresh air. The Pewaukee Fire Department investigated the air quality and determined it is safe to continue normal operations.

One person was transported to a medical facility for additional medical care. The S Building is open for normal operations.

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