RURAL WATER E-NEWS …………………………….……….….……………………………. 11/12/2025
Thank you to everyone that sent a letter of support for our Grant Application for the Water College! It means a lot to us to have this level of response from our members, our commitment to keep rural Wisconsin water and wastewater systems providing clean healthy water and a clean environment has doubled.
The 2027 LCRI compliance deadline is fast approaching. The 2027 LCRI compliance deadline is fast approaching. Water systems still have time to prepare — but the time to start is now. Register Today! LCRI Webinar
Data center ‘statewide guardrails’ proposed under Wisconsin bill – In order to receive tax exemption, data centers would need to meet wage requirements during construction and use 70 percent renewable energy Data center ‘statewide guardrails’ proposed under Wisconsin bill
New Analysis: Data Center Water Consumption Will Be Far Higher Than Tech Companies Claim – When water use at power plants is accounted for, one AI data center could use more water than an entire Wisconsin city. New Analysis: Data Center Water Consumption Will Be Far Higher Than Tech Companies Claim » Urban Milwaukee
Unsafe Lead Levels Detected In Drinking Water At Northwood School Dist.; Parent Shares Videos of Cloudy Water – The Wisconsin Department of Natural Resources (DNR) conducted water testing of the district, which revealed samples that exceeded the safe limit. Unsafe Lead Levels Detected In Drinking Water At Northwood School Dist.; Parent Shares Videos of Cloudy Water – Fox21Online
Wisconsin’s latest data center battleground – As developers try to tap into the freshwater of Lake Michigan, Port Washington residents debate new data center Wisconsin’s latest data center battleground – The Daily Cardinal
Council approves new EMS contracts, upgrades for wastewater treatment – The City of Watertown Common Council passed a couple of EMS and fire resolutions and two more regarding the Wastewater Treatment Plant. Council approves new EMS contracts, upgrades for wastewater treatment | Local News | wdtimes.com
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