RURAL WATER E-NEWS …………………………….……….….……………………………. 5/6/2026
Permit-Required Confined Space Entry Training ~ May 19, 2026 ~ WRWA Technology Center, 351 Water Way, Plover WI ~ Permit-Required Confined Space Entry Training (6 Water or Wastewater Safety Credits, 6 General Septage) | Wisconsin Rural Water Association
Wausau Water Works to discuss lead service line replacement costs, funding challenges Tuesday ~ Wausau’s push to replace lead service lines remains ahead of many communities on cost, but city officials say major funding and enforcement challenges are coming. Wausau Water Works to discuss lead service line replacement costs, funding challenges Tuesday – Wausau Pilot & Review
‘Forever chemicals’ run deep at 3M’s Greystone site — and the fallout is just beginning ~ Groundwater beneath a 3M Wausau facility contains cancer-linked “forever chemicals” at levels 925 times higher than limits Wisconsin is still fighting to make official, according to new data released last month. ‘Forever chemicals’ run deep at 3M’s Greystone site — and the fallout is just beginning – Wausau Pilot & Review
Environmental Protection Agency boss backs big budget cuts but Congress will get the final say ~ The Republican administration’s proposed $4.2 billion EPA budget would sharply reduce support for state environmental programs and state-administered loans for water projects. Environmental Protection Agency’s future debated amid proposed budget cuts | AP News
Mayor talks next steps after Wisconsin Rapids postpones data center meeting ~ A meeting on Monday has been canceled for a community discussion about the data center. Mayor talks next steps after Wisconsin Rapids postpones data center meeting
Wisconsin woman says Meta’s $1B data center turned her creek cloudy like milk — water tests found extremely high aluminum. What now? ~ More and more companies are adopting AI as part of their workflow, which means more data centers are being built to accommodate the load. Wisconsin woman says Meta’s $1B data center turned her creek cloudy like milk — water tests found extremely high aluminum. What now?
Most sunscreens harm corals. Here’s what you can do ~ Every time you go for a swim, some of your sunscreen gets left behind. How to prevent sunscreen chemicals from hurting coral reefs | AP News
Quote ~ “When I was growing up, they used to say ‘Robin, drugs can kill you.’ Now that I’m 58 my doctor is telling me ‘Robin, you need drugs to live.’ I realize now that my doctor is also my dealer.” – Robin Williams