RURAL WATER E-NEWS …………………………….……….….……………………………. 2/25/2026
Waterworks Certification Training: Groundwater, Wells & Pumps ~ March 2, 2026 ~ WRWA Technology Center – 351 Water Way, Plover, WI 54467 ~ Waterworks Certification Training: Groundwater, Wells & Pumps (6 Municipal Waterworks Credits) | Wisconsin Rural Water Association
Water Industry Professionals (WIP) 2026 Scholarship Application ~ Scholarships will be made to a student to defray the cost of tuition, books, or room and board at an accredited institution of higher learning approved by the Wisconsin Rural Water Association (WRWA). The scholarship money will be paid directly to the student at the end of the first semester with proof of attendance. The scholarships will be awarded to dependent children, stepchildren, or grandchildren of eligible WRWA members. Upon completion, return to the WIP Scholarship Committee, 350 Water Way, Plover, WI 54467 postmarked no later than March 3, 2026 ~ WRWA-Scholarship-Application-2026.pdf
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
This little-known FEMA rule may be making flooding worse in rural Wisconsin ~ An outdated federal rule is routinely blocking projects to improve water quality, prevent erosion, and reduce flooding. Little-known FEMA rule may be making flooding worse in rural Wisconsin
Assembly passes PFAS legislation after talks with Gov. Tony Evers ~ After hours of negotiation, the Assembly has voted to pass legislation aimed at helping communities with “forever chemical” contamination and spending down funds appropriated three years ago to help with contamination. Assembly passes PFAS legislation after talks with Gov. Tony Evers
Superior pushes for control over SWL&P Utilities ~ Superior Water, Light and Power, owned by Allete, has provided Superior with utilities for the last 135 years. However, Mayor Jim Paine is pushing for a shift to keep costs affordable. Superior pushes for control over SWL&P utilities – Fox21Online
Officials reveal what caused sewer leaks in downtown Green Bay ~ Crews have determined what led to a half dozen sanitary sewer leaks in downtown Green Bay. Officials reveal what caused sewer leaks in downtown Green Bay | WTAQ News Talk | 97.5 FM ? 1360 AM | Green Bay, WI
How bacteria can reclaim lost energy, nutrients, and clean water from wastewater ~ Wastewater contains untapped resources that, if reclaimed, could power agriculture, global sanitation , and its own treatment to help us meet UN SDG goals, according to a review published today in Frontiers in Science. How bacteria can reclaim lost energy, nutrients, and clean water from wastewater
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