RURAL WATER E-NEWS …………………………….……….….……………………………. 6/17/2026
Traffic Safety for Water & Wastewater Operators ~ June 24, 2026 ~ First Supply 6800 Gisholt Drive, Madison, WI 53713 ~ Traffic Safety for Water & Wastewater Operators | Wisconsin Rural Water Association
DNR Exam Application Deadline is this week – June 18, 2026 ~ Operators planning to take the July 2026 Wisconsin DNR certification exams in Green Bay (July 14), Plover (July 15), or La Crosse (July 16) should be aware that exam applications must be postmarked no later than June 18, 2026. Be sure to obtain a postmark from a postal clerk before mailing. A delayed postmark could result in your application being rejected. For exam information and application materials, visit the Wisconsin DNR Operator Certification Program website at: Exams | | Wisconsin DNR
2nd Annual WRWA Sporting Clays ~ August 26,2026 ~ Ashley Shooting Club, 201111 County Rd. X, Mosinee, WI 54455 ~ 2026-Sporting-Clays.pdf
WRWA Outdoor Expo ~ August 27, 2026 ~ WRWA Office & Technology Center – 350/351 Water Way, Plover, WI 54467 ~ Outdoor Expo | Wisconsin Rural Water Association
Wisconsin’s lead pipe count is falling. But the search isn’t over. – New inventories show fewer lead service lines than previously estimated, but Wisconsin water systems still aren’t sure what 181K pipes are made of Wisconsin’s lead pipe count is falling. But the search isn’t over.
Wisconsin reaches $10M settlement with Tyco, Johnson Controls over PFAS contamination – State sued Tyco over allegations the company failed to immediately report PFAS contamination stemming from its facility Wisconsin reaches $10M settlement with Tyco, Johnson Controls over PFAS contamination – WPR
Hundreds of Western Wisconsin Residents Gather to Reject Data Centers – Frustration with deals that appear to favor the financial interests of tech billionaires. Hundreds of Western Wisconsin Residents Gather to Reject Data Centers » Urban Milwaukee
Community partnerships improve health of Fox-Wolf River Watershed – The lower Fox River and Winnebago waterways are experiencing improvements in water quality, resulting in economic benefits for communities and local farms, while also providing increased recreational opportunities. Community partnerships improve health of Fox-Wolf River Watershed
Wausau Plan Commission to consider first city rules for data centers – Wausau officials could soon have a new review process for data centers, a fast-growing land use that is not currently defined or regulated in the city’s zoning code. Wausau Plan Commission to consider first city rules for data centers – Wausau Pilot & Review
Quote: “The rules of soccer are very simple: if it moves, kick it. If it doesn’t move, kick it until it does.” – Phil Woosnam