RURAL WATER E-NEWS …………………………….……….….……………………………. 11/13/2024
Wisconsin DNR’s Operator Certification program will be hosting in-person paper exams coordinated and facilitated by Wisconsin DNR staff in 2025. Exams will be held approximately four times a month for four months of the year. All 2025 exam dates and locations are listed on the Wisconsin Department of Natural Resources website. Exams | | Wisconsin DNR
City of Viroqua outlines results of lead service line inventory, next steps for residents. Last month Viroqua Utilities launched an on-line inventory of water service line materials to allow the public to access service line information. City of Viroqua outlines results of lead service line inventory, next steps for residents – VernonReporter
Wisconsin to distribute $273 million to address PFAS, lead in drinking water. Gov. Tony Evers announced the funding Monday, which will be given to 86 municipalities through the Department of Natural Resources’ Safe Drinking Water Program. Wisconsin to distribute millions to address water contamination
A short letter of thanks will make a very big difference to WRWA and the help we bring out to rural Wisconsin. If Rural Water has ever helped you in your system, or with training, please consider writing a thank you letter that we can use to get support for USDA Rural Development and WRWA. Our ability to render help and training depends on your support for all the things we do for you and your neighbors.
Plenty of training available yet before the end of the year. December is chocked full of things to learn and credits if needed before the holidays. A special feature is our Winter Operations class in Fontana on December 18th. Please check out our website for agendas and registration. Events Calendar | Wisconsin Rural Water Association
Racine Wastewater Utility wants to raise sewer rates by less than 1%, says the increase is necessary – The Racine Wastewater Utility (RWWU) proposes raising sewer rates by less than 1% in the communities it serves according to its preliminary 2025 budget. If approved by the Racine Common Council, the budget would raise sewer rates marginally for Racine residents and businesses. Adjustments would also affect users in Elmwood Park, North Bay, Mount Pleasant, Caledonia, and Sturtevant. Racine Wastewater Utility wants to raise sewer rates by less than 1%, says the increase is necessary
Another Effort to Implement POWTS Fee – The County of Door’s Resource Planning Committee (RPC) had decided earlier this month against implementing a $22.46 annual fee for each of the 14,644 private onsite wastewater treatment systems (POWTS) in the county. Another Effort to Implement POWTS Fee – Door County Pulse
Manitowoc receives over $5.5 million to replace lead pipes, improve water quality – Thanks to a federal grant program, the city of Manitowoc is receiving funding to replace lead service lines. Manitowoc receives over $5.5 million to replace lead pipes, improve water quality
Nearby communities receiving funding to replace lead service lines, improve drinking water quality – Several Northwoods communities are receiving funding toward safe and clean drinking water. Nearby communities receiving funding to replace lead service lines, improve drinking water quality | News | wjfw.com
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