September 9, 2026 ~ E-News

September 9, 2026 ~ E-News

RURAL WATER E-NEWS …………………………….……….….…………………………….  9/9/2026

Ideas and Tools for Mapping Your System, and Blueprint Reading ~ September 23, 2026 ~ WRWA Technology Center, 351 Water Way, Plover, WI 54467~ Ideas and Tools for Mapping Your System, and Blueprint Reading (6 Municipal Waterworks or 6 Wastewater, PDH Credits) | Wisconsin Rural Water Association

Enbridge hopes to restore service to Line 5 by Tuesday after gas leak ~ State health officials confirm monitoring shows safe air quality outside the evacuation area Enbridge hopes to restore service to Line 5 by Tuesday after gas leak – WPR

US datacenters face further backlash over wastewater pollution ~ From rare bacteria to ‘forever chemicals’, a series of cases of violations or alleged pollution has prompted alarm US datacenters face further backlash over wastewater pollution | Datacenters – US | The Guardian

Marinette, Peshtigo residents closer to aid after lawmakers release $10M to address PFAS ~ Bulk of the money will go toward installation of deep wells, testing and in-home treatment Marinette, Peshtigo residents closer to aid after lawmakers release $10M to address PFAS – WPR

Drought considered severe in southern UP ~ Two months of below-normal rainfall has led to severe drought in parts of Dickinson, Iron and Menominee counties, along with bordering Wisconsin communities. Drought considered severe in southern UP –

Superior City Council advances water utility referendum for April ballot ~ Superior voters are one step closer to deciding whether the city should pursue ownership of its water utility after the Superior City Council voted 8-1-1 Tuesday night to place a referendum question on the April 2027 ballot. Superior City Council advances water utility referendum for April ballot – WDIO.com

Quote: “A friend of mine called and told me she couldn’t pay her water bill. So, I sent her a “Get Well Soon” card.” – Thanks, Jackie from Oconomowoc