RURAL WATER E-NEWS …………………………….……….….……………………………. 8/26/2026
Excavation “Competent Person” Safety Training ~ September 16, 2026 ~ WRWA Technology Center, 351 Water Way, Plover WI 54467, (6 Municipal Water or Wastewater Safety Credits, 6 General Septage) ~ Excavation “Competent Person” Safety Training (6 Municipal Water or Wastewater Safety Credits, 6 General Septage) | Wisconsin Rural Water Association
Gov. Tony Evers, Wisconsin DNR urge release of $10M to address PFAS ~ Money would fund safe drinking water along with testing and replacement of private wells in Marinette and Peshtigo Gov. Tony Evers, Wisconsin DNR urge release of $10M to address PFAS – WPR
4 Central WI villages receive $1M grants for infrastructure upgrades ~ The villages of Birnamwood, Junction City, Port Edwards and Stratford each received $1 million grants Aug. 20 for infrastructure improvements. 4 Central WI villages receive $1M grants for infrastructure upgrades
Fond du Lac wastewater treatment facility undergoes $32M upgrades ~ At the Fond du Lac wastewater treatment plant, the future of new renewable energy is on the horizon. Fond du Lac wastewater treatment facility undergoes $32M upgrades
COVID is ‘growing’ in nearly every state, CDC reports. Here’s where levels are highest ~ Don’t be surprised if you start hearing some more coughing in the next few weeks. COVID-19 is once again on the rise in nearly every corner of the U.S. COVID is ‘growing’ in Wisconsin, CDC says. Here’s what the data shows
PNK Group’s WI Rapids data center webinar addresses water use, cooling ~ PNK Group held its second of four scheduled webinars Aug. 18, 2026. Topics covered closed-loop cooling, domestic water use and the Wisconsin River. Wisconsin Rapids data center webinar focuses on water use and cooling
Welcome everyone coming to the Operator Expo. It looks to be another great event with perfect weather. Those of you not coming have a great day at work. Be safe and keep rural Wisconsin safe and healthy! – Chris