RURAL WATER E-NEWS …………………………….……….….……………………………. 8/27/2024
2024 Operator Expo Was a Huge Success! For those of you who missed it, our 2024 Operator Expo brought together 95 Exhibitors and 806 attendees for a great day of training, hands-on looks, and lots of fun. Thank You to all who attended and Thank You to our Exhibitors who helped fill our grounds with operators from all over the state. Also, thank you for the breakfast sandwiches, Sun Drop soda, cheese curds, root beer floats, popsicles and all the other treats that went along with another great barbeque lunch. If you left feeling hungry, it’s your own fault!
Please take some time and fill out this important survey for the future projects and guidance for Rural Water. The more information we get the better idea we have of where to go in the future. And make sure your clerk, Village President, Mayor, and colleagues also take this survey. Please follow this link: https://survey.alchemer.com/s3/7710725/NRWA-workforce-survey
On another note, our National Association has started a campaign of support for USDA-Rural Development. USDA-RD has improved rural America through the years and at a cost that almost everyone in Wisconsin can afford. Please read through the information at Rural Water Strong to see how USDA-RD has improved Public Health, Sustainability, Economic Vitality and Affordability in rural America and rural Wisconsin. Take the pledge ( Pledge — Rural Water Strong ) and help us by writing a letter to your congressman. These can be sent to me, and I will forward them to Washington. This is something in which you all can take pride in participating. Just a couple of minutes of your time shows your support of USDA-Rural Development!
Wisconsin seeks to bring its PFAS standards in line with new federal regulations – Gov. Tony Evers announced Monday that his administration is proposing to bring the state’s drinking water standards for PFAS in line with new federal regulations unveiled earlier this year. Wisconsin seeks to bring its PFAS standards in line with new federal regulations – WPR
City of Sun Prairie to begin work on innovative biosolids facility – The planning for a new project at the Sun Prairie Wastewater Treatment Facility will soon be underway. The undertaking consists of a biosolid treatment program designed to utilize solid waste that comes through the wastewater facility so that the city will no longer have to pay for its disposal and could possibly repurpose it to generate revenue. City of Sun Prairie to begin work on innovative biosolids facility | Local News | hngnews.com
EPA to fund studies evaluating antimicrobial resistance in wastewater treatment – The US Environmental Protection Agency (EPA) yesterday announced $9 million in research grants to measure the environmental and health impact of antimicrobial resistance (AMR) in wastewater. EPA to fund studies evaluating antimicrobial resistance in wastewater treatment | CIDRAP (umn.edu)
Spencer board approves wastewater rates effective date, construction pay requests – Some of the bills are starting to come due for all the construction projects the Village of Spencer has had underway this summer. The village board approved these and more at its last meeting on Aug. 12. Spencer board approves wastewater rates effective date, construction pay requests – Central Wisconsin News (centralwinews.com)
Wausau Water Works Discusses PILOT, Water Meter Replacement Efforts – Officials with the City of Wausau and Wausau Water Works are leaving no stone unturned to improve the utility’s balance sheet. Wausau Water Works Discusses PILOT, Water Meter Replacement Efforts | WSAU News/Talk 550 AM · 99.9 FM | Wausau, Stevens Point
City of Chetek looking to increase water rates – City officials said the increase is necessary due to investing in the wastewater treatment plant and an increase in operating expenses since the last water rate case was completed in 2021. City of Chetek looking to increase water rates | Top Stories | wqow.com
DNR accepting grants to improve, protect surface water – Want to make a difference in improving surface water? Interested and eligible organizations are encouraged to apply for a surface water grant. A pre-application must be submitted by Sept 15, 2024, to compete for a grant in November. DNR accepting grants to improve, protect surface water | News | channel3000.com
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