November 19, 2025 ~ E-News

November 19, 2025 ~ E-News

RURAL WATER E-NEWS …………………………….……….….…………………………….  11/19/2025

Save-the-date for the 2026 Government Affairs Seminar. This seminar is hosted each year jointly by the WI DNR, Central States Water Environment Association, WI League of Municipalities, Municipal Environmental Group, and the WI Wastewater Operator’s Association, and is planned for Thursday, February 19th, 2026, in Fond du Lac, WI.

From South Pole to Manitowoc: Water worker’s incredible journey to Wisconsin lakeshore – William Lindman spent a year cleaning water in Antarctica before settling in Wisconsin From South Pole to Manitowoc: Water worker’s incredible journey to Wisconsin

Cleanup of PFAS could cost Wisconsin billions, regulators and lawmakers say – Experts say estimating cleanup costs is near impossible without clear standards Cleanup of PFAS could cost Wisconsin billions, regulators and lawmakers say – WPR

Does Wisconsin have laws regulating data centers? What to know about the latest projects, environmental concerns – Wisconsin is currently home to 46 data processing centers, or data centers, with plans for more. Does Wisconsin have laws regulating data centers? What to know about the latest projects, environmental concerns

Wisconsin lacks standards for pesticides in water – State regulators highlighted challenges with setting standards due to lacking research on pesticides Wisconsin lacks standards for pesticides in water – WPR

Worldwide observance on commodes is on a roll – November 19th is World Toilet Day, a global event flush with potential. Worldwide observance on commodes is on a roll

Quote: “I accidentally swallowed Scrabble tiles. My next trip to the toilet could spell disaster.”