RURAL WATER E-NEWS …………………………….……….….……………………………. 4/17/2024
Please Note! We sent in all the continuing education credits for the Conference. They should be available to you in one or two weeks. If you don’t receive them, please send an email to Renee and she will be able to help. rkoback@wrwa.org
EPA’s new PFAS regulations could impact smaller communities in Wisconsin – The U.S. Environmental Protection Agency (EPA) announced new enforceable federal standards for the amount of PFAS detected in public drinking water — which could impact smaller communities with already slim budgets. New EPA PFAS Standards’ Impact on Wisconsin | News | wkow.com
Report: Plastics make up majority of litter in Great Lakes – Data collected from decades of beach clean-ups found tiny pieces of plastic were more common than cigarette butts, all other types of trash Report: Plastics make up majority of litter in Great Lakes – WPR
Wisconsin utility reveals secrets to providing nation’s best tasting water – Columbus Utilities in south central Wisconsin wins taste award from the National Rural Water Association Wisconsin utility reveals secrets to providing nation’s best tasting water – WPR
Gov. Tony Evers signs bill to promote flood resilience – The bipartisan bill creates two types of grants to better protect against 100-year floods that are expected to increase due to climate change. Gov. Tony Evers signs bill to promote flood resilience – WPR
Major updates to La Crosse’s wastewater treatment facility near completion – The La Crosse Wastewater Treatment Plant is nearing the end of a three-year construction project that will see multiple improvements. The plant began planning the project back in 2015. Major updates to La Crosse’s wastewater treatment facility near completion (msn.com)
2025 WRWA Technical Conference Moves to Green Bay…For Two Years. We are officially announcing our move to Northeastern Wisconsin this week. Green Bay will be the host city for our Technical Conference, and the Resch Center will be the location, next March 25-28, 2025! WRWA will be bringing the largest show in the Midwest Water Industry to Green Bay. We realize there is a large population of operators in the Northeastern side of the state that cannot get to La Crosse for the conference. So, we’ll bring the conference across the state and give everyone a chance to attend our event. We’re planning to do 2 shows in 2 years and move back to La Crosse in 2027. We will most likely alternate each side of the state every 2 years so everyone can have a chance to come partake in our training and large exhibit hall.
If you wish to make early reservations, go to our website, & click on the Conference Hotel Reservation link and book your rooms. Annual Technical Conference | Wisconsin Rural Water Association (wrwa.org)
The link is the best way to book your rooms. The hotels listed are close and there are different price ranges for your budgets. If you are booking more than 20 rooms, please call our office and Renee will put you in contact with the Resch Center agent and she will help you book large blocks. Operators can book several rooms for their co-workers using the link on the WRWA website. As we get closer to the event next Spring, more rooms will become available. There are thousands of rooms close to the Resch Center; you will find that some may be farther away if you wait. There is a lot of parking in the Lambeau Field parking lot, so don’t be too worried about finding a spot to stay!
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