RURAL WATER E-NEWS …………………………….……….….……………………………. 1/14/2026
From Pipeline to Hydrant: Installation Standards, Iron Fittings, and Advanced Repair Techniques ~ January 29, 2026 ~ On-Line via Microsoft Teams From Pipeline to Hydrant: Installation Standards, Iron Fittings, and Advanced Repair Technique (3 Water Credits) | Wisconsin Rural Water Association
12th Annual WRWA Ice Fisheree ~ Wednesday, January 21, 2026 & Thursday, January 22, 2026 ~ Fox Lake, WI Ice Fisheree | Wisconsin Rural Water Association
7th Annual WRWA Ice Fisheree North ~ Thursday, February 5, 2026 & Friday, February 6, 2026 ~ Chetek, WI Ice Fisheree | Wisconsin Rural Water Association
Nominate the best in the Industry. Do you know a great operator, business or other entity that has done a great job of supporting your water system? It’s time to let everyone know about them. Nominations are now being taken for best operator, lifetime achievement, business and others. Go to 2026-Nominations-Form.pdf to nominate someone that has made our industry better.
Evers, DNR announce $484 million for wastewater infrastructure for state communities – Wisconsin will replace aging wastewater and stormwater equipment with a round of funding for small communities and municipalities across the state. Evers announces 484 million for Wisconsin wastewater infrastructure
Data center boom follows decades of declining electricity and water use in Wisconsin – Wisconsin Policy Forum analysis suggests expensive utility upgrades could be required, and policy makers should ensure costs are fairly distributed. Data center boom follows declining electricity and water use
Wisconsin cities regulating data centers as lawmakers consider statewide rules – Menomonie passes restrictions on where and how data centers can be built after mayor shut down $1.6B development Wisconsin cities regulating data centers as lawmakers consider statewide rules – WPR
High PFAS levels in Wisconsin eaglets may reduce their ability to fend off illness – Researchers found a decline in antibody levels among eaglets with high PFAS levels High PFAS levels in Wisconsin eaglets may reduce their ability to fend off illness – WPR
Winter Salt Week, hosted by Wisconsin Salt Wise, is January 26-30, 2026 – Click the link to find out more information https://wintersaltweek.org/
Quote: “Never forget that Australia’s first ever Winter Olympics gold was won because the guy was coming dead last and everybody in front of him fell over.” – Unknown