RURAL WATER E-NEWS …………………………….……….….……………………………. 9/16/2026
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
What’s next for Wausau’s 4,000 remaining lead service lines? ~ The Common Council on Sept. 8 rejected an ordinance, 5-6, that would have mandated removal of water service lines likely to contain lead. What’s next for Wausau’s 4,000 remaining lead service lines?
Experts urge swift action to address harmful algal blooms on Lake Superior ~ Experts say more funding is needed for research and real-time monitoring of what’s driving blue-green algae blooms Experts urge swift action to address harmful algal blooms on Lake Superior – WPR
Climate change forcing Wisconsin fish fries to find new catch ~ Across the Great Lakes, climate change is reshaping the rhythms that native fish have followed for centuries. Climate change forcing Wisconsin fish fries to find new catch | News | waow.com
Federal data shows Enbridge leak is the largest reported oil and gas spill in Wisconsin ~ Environmental advocates push for more state monitoring and revocation of permits on Line 5 reroute Federal data shows Enbridge leak is the largest reported oil and gas spill in Wisconsin – WPR
Roots blamed for sewage overflow on Madison’s east side ~ City officials say roots blocked a sanitary sewer main, causing an overflow that sent 500 gallons of sewage onto the street and into the storm sewer on the city’s east side. Roots blamed for sewage overflow on Madison’s east side | News | wkow.com
Quote ~ “Don’t get so busy making a living that you forget to make a life.” – Dolly Parton