RURAL WATER E-NEWS …………………………….……….….……………………………. 9/30/2026
Traffic Safety for Water & Wastewater Operators ~ October 26, 2026 ~ Mukwonago Community Library 511 Division Street Mukwonago, WI 53149 ~ (6 Wastewater Safety or 6 Waterworks Safety Credits) Traffic Safety for Water & Wastewater Operators (6 Wastewater Safety or 6 Waterworks Safety Credits) | Wisconsin Rural Water Association
MMSD selects Jacobs for Milwaukee wastewater contract amid Veolia lawsuit ~ The Milwaukee Metropolitan Sewerage District Commission on has chosen Dallas-based Jacobs Solutions to serve as the district’s next wastewater operator − a decision that should have ended a yearslong selection process. MMSD selects Jacobs for Milwaukee wastewater contract amid Veolia lawsuit | The Daily Reporter – WI Construction News & Bids
Judge dismisses lawsuit challenging Port Washington data center TID ~ Oral ruling set for October 19th in separate case on ballot initiative giving voters more say over future incentives Judge dismisses lawsuit challenging Port Washington data center TID – WPR
Cottage Grove declines $43K study into ongoing water discoloration ~ The Cottage Grove Village Board debated Monday how to address years of resident complaints about brown, discolored tap water. Cottage Grove declines $43K study into ongoing water discoloration | News | wkow.com
Study finds fecal contamination at 64% of sampled Wisconsin water sites ~ A recent Environment America study looking at how safe rivers and lakes are for swimming found there’s still work to be done to improve water quality across the state. Study: Fecal contamination at 64% of sampled water sites
Pewaukee warns residents of increased PFAS levels in city water supply ~ The City of Pewaukee is warning residents that PFAS levels have increased in its water supply, and a construction fix to filter the chemicals is not expected to begin until 2027. Pewaukee warns residents of increased PFAS levels in city water supply
Pulaski residents speak out against proposed water rate increase during public hearing ~ Pulaski residents are weighing in on a proposed water rate increase that village officials estimated would raise rates by more than 130%. Residents speak out against proposed water rate increase
Quote ~ “It’s harvest time in this little town, time to bring it on in, pay the loans down.” – Harvest Time by Luke Bryan