February 11, 2026 E-News

February 11, 2026 E-News

RURAL WATER E-NEWS …………………………….……….….…………………………….  2/11/2026

Water & Wastewater Utility Accounting ~ February 19, 2026 ~ On-line via Microsoft Teams ~  Water & Wastewater Utility Accounting (3 Municipal Water/3 Wastewater Credits) | Wisconsin Rural Water Association

Rural Water 38th Annual Technical Conference is March 24 – 27, 2026 ~ Get registered now for one of the largest events in the water industry. Classes, new equipment, fun events…all together with other operators from throughout the state. Follow this link for Registration and Hotel Reservations Annual Technical Conference | Wisconsin Rural Water Association If you have any issues with making your online hotel reservation, please call Discover Green Bay at 888-867-3342.

Do You Have the Best Tasting Water in Wisconsin? ~ Enter your sample at the WRWA Annual Technical Conference & let the judges decide if you have the best tasting water in the state.  Winners will compete nationally at the NRWA Water Rally in Washington DC.  2026-Water-Taste-Test.pdf

PFAS levels in Great Lakes fish are dropping, study finds ~ The declining levels were driven by an industry phase-out of legacy PFAS chemicals PFAS levels in Great Lakes fish are dropping, study finds – WPR

Deerfield seeks contractors for wastewater plant upgrades ~ The village of Deerfield is progressing on a planned project to make nearly $5 million worth of upgrades to its wastewater treatment facility. Deerfield seeks contractors for wastewater plant upgrades | News | hngnews.com

More than 900K tons of food waste ends up in Wisconsin landfills, report finds ~ Food waste made up 20 percent of the 4.5M tons of trash at Wisconsin landfills in 2024 More than 900K tons of food waste ends up in Wisconsin landfills, report finds – WPR

Quote: “While watching the Olympics I lifted up my shirt to check my abs and a Cheeto fell out.  So, there’s that.” – Chris Groh (Unfortunately)