February 26, 2025 E-News

February 26, 2025 E-News

RURAL WATER E-NEWS …………………………….……….….…………………………….   2/26/2025

Wisconsin Rural Water Association ~ Water Industry Professionals (WIP) ~ 2025 Scholarship Application ~ Deadline Date is:  March 3, 2025  ~ Scholarships | Wisconsin Rural Water Association

Rural Water 37th Annual Technical Conference is happening in 4 weeks!  Get registered now for one of the largest events in the water industry.  Classes, new equipment, fun events…all together with other operators from throughout the state.  Annual Technical Conference | Wisconsin Rural Water Association

WRWA’s 37th Annual Technical Conference will be at the Resch Center in Green Bay March 25th – 28th. We would like to welcome RETIRED OPERATORS to join us at conference March 26th & 27th. On-site registration of $100 provides access to the Expo Arena for Wednesday, Thursday, and lunch those days. No CE credits.

Have you registered for Rural Water Strong yet?  Please take one minute and click on the link to show your support for USDA Rural Development and rural America   https://www.ruralwaterstrong.org/

Governor Tony Evers declares Flood Safety Awareness Week across Wisconsin – Governor Tony Evers has declared February 24 through 28 as Flood Safety Awareness Week in Wisconsin. Governor Tony Evers declares Flood Safety Awareness Week across Wisconsin

54-inch Pipe Burst Floods Southwest Detroit, Freezing Streets and Cars in Icy Waters (watch)54-inch pipe burst floods southwest Detroit, freezing streets and cars in icy waters

Wisconsin’s warming winters complicate stormwater management efforts – Managing water — or attempting to — in our urban and rural areas is a complicated task. That includes controlling stormwater, treating wastewater and managing farm fields to reduce runoff into rivers, lakes and streams. Wisconsin’s erratic winter weather is making those efforts tougher. Wisconsin’s warming winters complicate stormwater management efforts | WUWM 89.7 FM – Milwaukee’s NPR

Water main break leaves east side cars frozen to street – Multiple cars on Milwaukee’s east side were still frozen to the street in a block of ice Wednesday after a water main in the area broke and flooded the street Tuesday afternoon. Water main break leaves east side cars frozen to street

Quote:  “What do you call a parking lot that has been flooded?  A Carpool.” – Dad