RURAL WATER E-NEWS …………………………….……….….……………………………. 7/31/2024
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Door County damages from rainstorm: Power outages, washed-out highway, limiting water use. Power was out for hundreds, a county highway is washed out, and Sturgeon Bay residents were asked to limit their water use in the wake of the early morning storm Tuesday that brought tree-toppling winds and torrential rain to Door County. Door County sees power outages, washed-out highway in Tuesday storm (greenbaypressgazette.com)
Sun Prairie unveils new solar array at city’s wastewater treatment facility – The city of Sun Prairie unveiled a new solar array at the city’s wastewater treatment plant on Thursday. The new solar array is expected to significantly reduce the wastewater treatment plant’s energy costs, while improving Sun Prairie’s goals for sustainability. Sun Prairie unveils new solar array at city’s wastewater treatment facility | Environment | wkow.com
Water testing available – Florence County Health Department offers bacteria water testing (Total Coliform and E. coli) for private residents at the in-house, certified water lab for a $35 fee. Wisconsin residents can also obtain a sample kit to test for multiple contaminants (arsenic, lead, nitrate, etc.) through Wisconsin certified labs such as Wisconsin State Lab of Hygiene. Annual water testing of private wells is recommended by the DNR. Call 715-528-4837 for more information to obtain your kit. Water testing available | News, Sports, Jobs – The Daily News (ironmountaindailynews.com)
Paris Olympics 2024: Triathlon postponed over Seine River contamination concerns. Just hours before the men’s triathlon race was scheduled to begin on Tuesday morning, Olympic organizers, World Triathlon officials and City of Paris representatives jointly decided to postpone the race over concerns about the quality of water in the Seine River. Paris Olympics 2024: Triathlon postponed over Seine River contamination concerns (yahoo.com)
Quote: “Olympic gymnast: Jumps 20 feet in the air, defies laws of physics, does 10 backflips, comes back down and lands perfectly on the balance beam while fireworks go off in the background. Me: Falls on face trying to put socks on.” – Chris