RURAL WATER E-NEWS …………………………….……….….……………………………. 3/11/2026
Operations Maintenance Class ~ April 1, 2026 ~ WRWA Technology Center – 351 Water Way, Plover, WI 54467 ~ Operations Maintenance Class (6 Municipal Water/6 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
It’s Flood Awareness Week ~ Wisconsin has, by far, more floods than any other natural disasters. Everyone should have a plan (which includes assistance from WRWA) for a flood incident in your town. Prepare For Spring Flooding During Flood Safety Awareness Week | Wisconsin DNR I would especially recommend looking at the Flood Toolkit from Ready Wisconsin P00631.pdf Remember to use your ERP for a flood plan. If you don’t have an Emergency Response Plan, call us and we will help you develop one that works for your town. Recommendations for private wells inundated by flooding | | Wisconsin DNR, Coping With Flooding | | Wisconsin DNR
Massive Bottled Water Recall Now Issued In Wisconsin, Illinois ~ Recently, a new bottled water recall was issued for people in Wisconsin and Illinois, and now, as stores remove the products in question, consumers are urged to dispose of any water they already bought. Massive Bottled Water Recall Now Issued In Wisconsin, Illinois – NewsBreak
Gov. Tony Evers signs off on new PFAS, lead regulations ~ Evers’ approval comes as he fights with the GOP-controlled Legislature over agency rules Gov. Tony Evers signs off on new PFAS, lead regulations – WPR
Algae is a ‘little vacuum’ for microplastics. Midwest scientists think it could clean up the problem ~ Researchers have found a type of bioengineered algae that can clean up these pesky particles Algae is a ‘little vacuum’ for microplastics. Midwest scientists think it could clean up the problem – WPR
Data center in Watertown? Still decades away, but the conversation is productive ~ While any potential data center development in Watertown may still be decades away, it never hurts to have a conversation about the future. Data center in Watertown? Still decades away, but the conversation is productive | Local News | wdtimes.com
‘Knock, knock.
(Who’s there?)
Water.
(Water who?)
Water you going to do when the flood comes?’