December 18, 2024 E-News

December 18, 2024 E-News

RURAL WATER E-NEWS …………………………….……….….…………………………….   12/18/2024 

Wisconsin devotes $444M to address wastewater systems – Financing awarded to 50 communities for building or improving wastewater infrastructure Wisconsin devotes $444M to address wastewater systems – WPR A full list of preliminarily approved projects by municipality for state FY25 is available here.

Leaking valve on oil pipeline spills nearly 70K gallons of oil in Jefferson County – Enbridge Energy says it is working with state DNR on remediation of contaminated soil Leaking valve on oil pipeline spills nearly 70K gallons of oil in Jefferson County – WPR

USDA Invests Over $32 Million to Strengthen Rural Infrastructure and Create Good-Paying Jobs in Wisconsin – U.S. Department of Agriculture (USDA) Rural Development Wisconsin State Director Julie Lassa today announced that the Department is investing over $32 million to strengthen rural infrastructure and create more good-paying construction jobs in Wisconsin. USDA Invests Over $32 Million to Strengthen Rural Infrastructure and Create Good-Paying Jobs in Wisconsin – KFIZ News-Talk 1450 AM

Wisconsin officials explain the mystery behind plastic-covered fire hydrants – If you’ve ever walked down a city street in winter and spotted a fire hydrant wrapped in a plastic bag, you might have asked yourself, Why? Wisconsin officials explain the mystery behind plastic-covered fire hydrants

The Wisconsin Laboratory Association is offering TWO $1,000.00 scholarships for 2025 ~ The deadline for submitting COMPLETED applications and supporting documentation is March 31, 2025. Please make this information accessible to any interested students (feel free to photocopy the information.) Please contact either of us if you require any further information or assistance.  Sincerely, Wisconsin Lab Association  Scholarships | Wisconsin Lab Association

Quote:  “I just stole Santa’s naughty list, it’s almost identical to my friends list!” – Chris Groh (1981)

From the Staff & Board of Wisconsin Rural Water Association we wish that everyone has a very peaceful and calm Christmas Holiday Season.  After a long year of national issues, we hope that everyone has the opportunity to be with family and friends and enjoys the Christmas Holiday.  And we hope Santa brings you what you want!