RURAL WATER E-NEWS …………………………….……….….……………………………. 10/14/2026
Water System & Waterworks Lead & Copper ~ October 29, 2026 ~ On-line via Microsoft Teams ~ (3 Municipal Water/3 OTM/NN Credits) Water System & Waterworks Lead & Copper (3 Municipal Water/3 OTM/NN Credits) | Wisconsin Rural Water Association
Americans are paying 62% more for water than a decade ago, study finds ~ An evaluation by the American Society of Civil Engineers, said that since fiscal year 2022, Congress has appropriated at least $1 billion below the authorized funding levels for a federal fund that supports state water infrastructure projects. Americans are paying 62% more for water than a decade ago, study finds – NewsBreak
Superior council considers changes to utility referendum question ~ The City Council took two actions Tuesday, Oct. 6, to further efforts to acquire the water utility owned by Superior Water, Light and Power. Superior council considers changes to utility referendum question
Lyon to be next Phillips water superintendent ~ Lyon has worked the past seven years with the facility and is now a wastewater treatment plant operator, who has completed all training and certifications to serve as superintendent, according to past meeting discussion. Lyon to be next Phillips water superintendent | Price County Review | apg-wi.com
Some local officials sound alarm about proposed sewerage district fee increases ~ Madison Metropolitan Sewerage District says projects are needed, rates still comparatively low Some local officials sound alarm about proposed sewerage district fee increases | News | hngnews.com
State seeks half of Wausau’s PFAS settlement money; city questions authority ~ State regulators want at least half of Wausau’s PFAS settlement money to go toward a treatment plant loan, cash city leaders hoped would help hold down water rates. State seeks half of Wausau’s PFAS settlement money; city questions authority – Wausau Pilot & Review
Utility rate increases: Fort Atkinson council approves stormwater, wastewater hikes ~ The Fort Atkinson City Council unanimously approved a 15% increase on stormwater utility rates and a 3% increase on wastewater utility rates starting in 2027 during an Oct. 6 meeting. Utility rate increases: Fort Atkinson council approves stormwater, wastewater hikes | Local | dailyunion.com
Quote ~ “I don’t hate the Bears. I just feel better when they’re not doing well.” – Charles Woodson