RURAL WATER E-NEWS …………………………….……….….……………………………. 7/8/2026
Line Tracing Training ~ July 23, 2026 ~ WRWA Technology Center – 351 Water Way, Plover, WI 54467 ~ WRWA Line Tracing Training (6 Municipal Waterworks or 6 Wastewater Credits) | Wisconsin Rural Water Association
WRWA Executive Director Opening ~ WRWA’s Executive Director has served the organization since 2000 and has announced his plan to retire in 2027. He will remain in his position until a successor is appointed, and an appropriate overlap period established. As a result, the Board of Directors has embarked on a state-wide search to recruit a new Executive Director who will guide the organization and its important statewide utility industry leadership activities into the future. More information can be found on WRWA’s website: www.wrwa.org All applications must be returned with a cover letter and the application to WRWA President, Hershel Marks, at dpw@boscobelwi.us by July 24, 2026, before the end of the day.
DNR issues PFAS monitoring permit for biosolids ~ This general permit will require that facilities spreading biosolids monitor and report PFAS concentrations. DNR issues PFAS monitoring permit for biosolids
Milwaukee is building a $122M ‘bathtub’ in Lake Michigan to store pollution ~ Underneath the Hoan Bridge, just south of the Summerfest grounds, construction is winding down on Milwaukee’s new facility months ahead of schedule. Milwaukee is building a $122M ‘bathtub’ in Lake Michigan to store pollution
New study traces PFAS in Great Lakes food webs over 40 years ~ The study published this spring in the Journal of Environmental Quality analyzed 42 years of studies and combined nearly 2,500 samples of algae, fish, birds and other organisms New study traces PFAS in Great Lakes food webs over 40 years – Great Lakes Now
Viroqua releases 18,000 gallons of wastewater to prevent sewage backups during heavy rainfall ~ “Wastewater releases to the environment are a last resort,” the city’s statement reads. Viroqua releases 18,000 gallons of wastewater to prevent sewage backups during heavy rainfall | Viroqua | news8000.com
Wisconsin is testing whether solar farms can power homes, save water, and still grow food ~ While residents in rural communities are excited about solar power, there’s still the question of whether solar farms could be taking up the land necessary to grow crops. Wisconsin is testing whether solar farms can power homes, save water, and still grow food
Wisconsin regulators respond to drilling fluid spill on Enbridge’s Line 5 reroute ~ Up to 1.9K gallons of drilling fluid spilled in Iron County Wisconsin regulators respond to drilling fluid spill on Enbridge’s Line 5 reroute – WPR
Quote: “Everyone says that looks don’t matter, age doesn’t matter, money doesn’t matter. But I never met a girl, yet who has fallen in love with an old ugly man who’s broke.” – Rodney Dangerfield