RURAL WATER E-NEWS …………………………….……….….……………………………. 10/2/2024
WRWA training coming to a town near you. We have training coming out to our districts for water and wastewater operators in the near future. Watch our training calendar for more information. Basics, O&M, security and more! Events Calendar | Wisconsin Rural Water Association (wrwa.org)
Wisconsin announces 1st $460K in PFAS remediation grants for small water systems – Wisconsin awarded $460,000 in grants to help small water systems with issues related to per- and polyfluoroalkyl substances in small communities. Wisconsin announces 1st $460K in PFAS remediation grants for small water systems | Wisconsin | thecentersquare.com
Petition urges Wisconsin lawmakers to set groundwater standards for PFAS – After years of failed attempts at regulation, a coalition of groups and residents struggling with PFAS contamination are pressing Wisconsin lawmakers to set groundwater standards for the chemicals in a new petition. The effort is being spearheaded by Jeff Lamont with the citizen group Save Our H2O. Petition urges Wisconsin lawmakers to set groundwater standards for PFAS – WPR
Oshkosh Officials Identify Possible Cause of Foul Smell Permeating Homes, Businesses – Oshkosh officials say they have developed a potential lead as to what is causing unpleasant smells in parts of the city. Oshkosh Officials Identify Possible Cause of Foul Smell Permeating Homes, Businesses | WTAQ News Talk | 97.5 FM · 1360 AM | Green Bay, WI
Wisconsin NRB approves next steps in changing state drinking water standards for PFAS – The Wisconsin DNR got the go ahead from the Natural Resources Board for the next steps in setting new PFAS standards for public drinking water. Wisconsin NRB approves next steps in changing state drinking water standards for PFAS | WXPR
Report lists Wisconsin in top ten states with most factory farm waste – Factory farms in Wisconsin produce 33 billion pounds of waste every year, about four times the amount of waste created by the state’s human population, according to a new report by Food and Water Watch tracking the growth of factory farming across the country. Wisconsin ranked 10th on a list of states that produce the highest amount of waste in the country. Report lists Wisconsin in top ten states with most factory farm waste (yahoo.com)
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