RURAL WATER E-NEWS …………………………….……….….……………………………. 7/10/2024
Residents in Wisconsin community return home after dam breach leads to evacuations – People living downriver of a Wisconsin dam that was breached by floodwaters have been allowed back into their homes following an evacuation order and many of them now face the mess of cleaning up flooded basements, police said Saturday. Residents in Wisconsin community return home after dam breach leads to evacuations (msn.com)
Construction, uneven water distribution at Sheboygan treatment facility one reason for overflow last week. – Heavy rain and construction compounded the water levels of Sheboygan’s wastewater treatment facilities that led to an overflow at the end of June. Sheboygan wastewater treatment facility overflow: Latest on the cause (sheboyganpress.com)
Gov. Evers visits Eau Claire in PFAS-focused trip. – Governor Tony Evers visited Eau Claire Monday to advocate for the release of PFAS funding. This comes one year after Evers signed the state budget, which included $125 million for fighting PFAS-statewide. Gov. Evers visits Eau Claire in PFAS-focused trip | Video | wqow.com
Two Wisconsin tribes defend EPA rule on tribal water rights – Two Wisconsin tribes are defending a new rule issued by the Environmental Protection Agency that requires states to consider tribal treaty rights when setting water quality standards. 2 Wisconsin tribes defend EPA rule on tribal water rights – WPR
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