RURAL WATER E-NEWS …………………………….……….….……………………………. 2/19/2025
Rural Water 37th Annual Technical Conference is happening in 5 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.
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GOP lawmakers float bill to install water filters in schools – Proposal in line with Gov. Tony Evers’ goal to eliminate harmful contaminants in school drinking water fountains GOP lawmakers float bill to install water filters in schools – WPR
Sludge-like material in Fox River coming from ongoing spill from McKinley Paper mill – Materials from the McKinley Paper mill in Combined Locks have been spilling into the Fox River for over two weeks. Sludge-like material in Fox River coming from ongoing spill from McKinley Paper mill | WTAQ News Talk | 97.5 FM · 1360 AM | Green Bay, WI
Bad River tribe says Enbridge’s Line 5 reroute will violate its water quality standards – Enbridge wants to build a new segment of its Line 5 oil and gas pipeline around the tribe’s reservation Bad River tribe says Enbridge’s Line 5 reroute will violate its water quality standards – WPR
Wisconsinites who work in harsh winter weather give tips on staying warm – Jon Lindloff figures it was about 20 below zero at 8 p.m. on Jan. 20 when he got the call about the water main break on Sixth Avenue in Wausau. Wisconsinites who work in winter weather give tips on staying warm
Quote: “Work is the greatest thing in the world, so we should always save some of it for tomorrow.” — Don Herold