April 29, 2026 E-News

April 29, 2026 E-News

RURAL WATER E-NEWS …………………………….……….….…………………………….  4/29/2026

Ideas and Tools for Mapping Your System, and Blueprint Reading ~ May 6 – May 7, 2026 ~ WRWA Technology Center – 351 Water Way, Plover, WI 54467 ~ Ideas and Tools for Mapping Your System, & Blueprint Reading (12 Municipal Waterworks, Municipal Wastewater, PDH Credits) | Wisconsin Rural Water Association

2026 WRWA Golf Outing ~ May 13, 2026 ~ NEW LOCATION ~ Waushara Country Club, 2410 Hillside Street, Wautoma WI 54982 ~  Golf Outing | Wisconsin Rural Water Association

La Crosse Wastewater Treatment Plant celebrates upgrade completion ~ A major project that looks to bring energy and protect the environment is finally complete after years of planning and work. La Crosse Wastewater Treatment Plant celebrates upgrade completion

Wisconsin and Michigan impose new limits on data center utilities ~ The decisions reflect a growing national trend of utilities pushing back against the strain from hyperscale data centers. Wisconsin and Michigan impose new limits on data center utilities

Nelsonville woman honored with environmental justice award ~ Midwest Environmental Advocates recognizes Lisa Anderson for fighting for clean water Nelsonville woman honored with environmental justice award

Houston Street reconstruction project gets nod to begin ~ A complete repair of Ripon’s Houston Street/East Seward Street will get underway in the coming weeks after the Common Council approved a bid last week. Houston Street reconstruction project gets nod to begin | Local News | riponpress.com

Extreme rain on snow is testing aging dams across Michigan and Wisconsin—this is the future in a warming world ~ Michigan and parts of Wisconsin are in the midst of a historic flooding event in spring 2026. Extreme rain on snow is testing aging dams across Michigan and Wisconsin—this is the future in a warming world

Quote: “The caterpillar does all the work, but the butterfly gets all the publicity.” – George Carlin