RURAL WATER E-NEWS …………………………….……….….……………………………. 9/25/2024
Wisconsin receives C+ infrastructure grade, improvement from 2020 – The American Society of Civil Engineers has given Wisconsin’s infrastructure a C+ in its 2024 report, the highest cumulative GPA grade any state has received but one that indicates the state’s infrastructure is in “fair condition, but still requires improvement.” Among all the systems in the state, the highest grade was given to Wisconsin’s hazardous waste and solid waste infrastructure, which each received a B. Wisconsin’s worst operating systems are its public parks, transportation, and wastewater plants. Wisconsin receives C+ infrastructure grade, improvement from 2020 (msn.com)
Mount Pleasant, Racine facing off in legal battle over water in wake of Foxconn deal – The city of Racine and the village of Mount Pleasant are embroiled in a legal battle over water following the failure of the Foxconn project. Racine, which shares a border with Mount Pleasant, supplies and delivers water to the village. But until earlier in the month, the city had held off on approving recent applications for water service extensions for developments in the village of Mount Pleasant. Mount Pleasant, Racine facing off in legal battle over water in wake of Foxconn deal – WPR
Leaning Into Nitrates – Typically, primary sources of nitrates in drinking water come from fertilizers and animal and human waste runoff. But the source isn’t identified. That’s why the SWCD has lobbied for a pilot study in 2025 that would make connections. Leaning Into Nitrates – Door County Pulse
New manmade island in the works on Mississippi River – A manmade island is currently under construction on the Mississippi River near Red Wing, Minnesota, and Bay City, Wisconsin. Those behind the project said the island will take on a few key roles. New manmade island in the works on Mississippi River (msn.com)
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