RURAL WATER E-NEWS …………………………….……….….……………………………. 9/22/2026
Protecting the Upper WI River Basin: Survey & FREE Classes ~ WRWA has received a grant through a partnership with River Alliance of Wisconsin to gather feedback from operators, municipal decision-makers, board members, and others working in Wisconsin’s water and wastewater industry. This project asks that you complete a short survey and attend one or two FREE classes focused on protecting the Upper WI River Basin.
1. Take our short survey ~ What challenges have you faced in your job, barriers that make your job more difficult, and what could be done to improve things. https://forms.cloud.microsoft/r/UGpi6MCm6n
2. Attend one or two free classes ~ These classes are part of the same project and are another opportunity for us to hear directly from operators, municipalities, and community decision-makers.
September 24, 2026 – WRWA Technology Center, 351 Water Way, Plover, WI – https://www.wrwa.org/training-event/protecting-the-upper-wi-river-basin-part-1-6-municipal-waterworks-or-6-wastewater-credits/
October 7, 2026 – Forest County Potawatomi Executive Building, 5416 Everybody’s Rd, Crandon, WI 54520 – https://www.wrwa.org/training-event/protecting-the-upper-wi-river-basin-part-2-6-municipal-waterworks-or-6-wastewater-credits/
The survey and the two FREE classes are all part of this project. Please take the survey, attend one or both classes, and please share this information with your community decision-makers.
Governor Evers, DNR Celebrate PFAS Awareness Week ~ Highlight Evers Administration’s Efforts to Ensure Safe, Clean Water Statewide ~ Press Release: Gov. Evers, DNR Celebrate PFAS Awareness Week, Highlight Evers Administration’s Efforts to Ensure Safe, Clean Water Statewide
HHS Seeks Public Input on Electromagnetic Fields and Wireless Radiation ~ The RFI (Request For Information) will help HHS evaluate the state of the science, compare U.S. and international safety standards and regulatory approaches, identify critical research gaps, and develop practical, evidence-based recommendations for policymakers, families, schools, communities, and public health professionals. HHS Seeks Public Input on Electromagnetic Fields and Wireless Radiation | HHS.gov
After pipeline project, Pulaski water bills likely to increase by at least 130% ~ Pulaski residents are now using Lake Michigan water, but their water bills could more than double. After pipeline project, Pulaski water bills likely to increase by at least 130%
Wisconsin Rapids wins AWWA 2026 Wisconsin Best-Tasting Tap Water Competition ~ Wisconsin Rapids won the groundwater category and then defeated surface water winner Racine Water Utility in the head-to-head final. Wisconsin Rapids wins 2026 Wisconsin Best-Tasting Tap Water Competition
Tribes, environmentalists call for state action in response to Enbridge spill in Iron County ~ Bad River Band calls on Evers to make state disaster declaration related to Line 5 spill, revoke permits for new segment Tribes, environmentalists call for state action in response to Enbridge spill in Iron County – WPR
Pope’s September prayer intention: ‘For the care of water’ ~ Pope Leo XIV invites everyone to pray for “the care of water” during September as Christians celebrate the Season of Creation. Pope’s September prayer intention: ‘For the care of water’ – Vatican News
Quote ~ “What does a pirate say on his 80th birthday? Aaaaaye Matey” – Dad Joke