RURAL WATER E-NEWS …………………………….……….….……………………………. 10/7/2026
WRWA Cyber & Physical Protection for Water & Wastewater Utilities ~ October 27, 2026 ~ On-line via Microsoft Teams
(3 Municipal Waterworks /3 Wastewater Credits) WRWA Cyber & Physical Protection for Water & Wastewater Utilities (3 Municipal Waterworks /3 Wastewater Credits) | Wisconsin Rural Water Association
Operators, here’s your reminder: The 2026 exam schedule is almost over ~ There are just three Wisconsin DNR Operator Certification paper exams remaining:
11/10/26 – Rhinelander
11/11/26 – Plover
11/12/26 – Madison
Applications must be postmarked by October 15, 2026. Check the Wisconsin DNR exam page for application information and requirements: https://dnr.wisconsin.gov/topic/opcert/exams.html
Wisconsin DNR proposes groundwater standards for 22 new pesticides ~ The Wisconsin Department of Natural Resources is proposing new groundwater standards for nearly two dozen new pesticides. Wisconsin DNR proposes groundwater standards for 22 new pesticides
Wisconsin establishes first-ever PFAS awareness week ~ Wisconsin’s first-ever PFAS awareness week came to a close Friday, Sept. 25, with hopes for continued education ahead of the PFAS Trust Fund grant releases in late October. Wisconsin establishes first-ever PFAS awareness week – The Advance-Titan
Aquifer breach occurs on Enbridge’s Line 5 in northern Wisconsin~- Breach occurred earlier last week during installation of a new stretch of pipe under the Marengo River Aquifer breach occurs on Enbridge’s Line 5 in northern Wisconsin – WPR
Susie Boorse presented a recap of first three Data Center Speakers September 30 ~ City of Sheboygan officials had initially anticipated hosting a fourth speaker for the Data Center Speaker Series and the speaker was not able to attend on Wednesday, Sept. 30, so Suzie Boorse, City Council President, presented a recap of the first three speakers. Susie Boorse presented a recap of first three Data Center Speakers Sept. 30 | Local News | sheboygansun.com
Microsoft to ‘redirect’ data center incentive back to Mount Pleasant ~ Village President says the money will help with property tax relief for residents Microsoft to ‘redirect’ data center incentive back to Mount Pleasant – WPR
Quote ~ “I was thinking. It’s funny … when I was a kid, I thought grown-ups never worried about anything. I trusted my parents to take care of everything, and it never occurred to me that they might not know how. I figured that once you grew up, you automatically knew what to do in any given scenario. I don’t think I’d have been in such a hurry to reach adulthood if I’d known the whole thing was going to be ad-libbed.” — Calvin’s Dad (Calvin and Hobbes)