RURAL WATER E-NEWS …………………………….……….….……………………………. 9/2/2026
Excavation “Competent Person” Safety Training ~ September 16, 2026 ~ WRWA Technology Center, 351 Water Way, Plover WI 54467, (6 Municipal Water or Wastewater Safety Credits, 6 General Septage) ~ Excavation “Competent Person” Safety Training (6 Municipal Water or Wastewater Safety Credits, 6 General Septage) | Wisconsin Rural Water Association
New report finds widespread fecal contamination in Milwaukee rivers ~ Milwaukee’s Kinnickinnic River, which flows by South 43rd Street, has been regularly tested for fecal bacteria – and it has failed nearly 95% of the time, among the highest rates in the country, according to a new report by Environment America. Fecal bacteria found at high rates in Milwaukee’s waterways
Hartford woman fights $920 water bill after meter shows 92,000 gallons used in one day ~ Michelle Christenson says she was not home when her meter recorded the massive spike, but the city says it cannot reduce the bill and is directing her to the state. Hartford woman fights $920 water bill after meter shows 92,000 gallons used
Kenosha area residents push for data center moratorium to pause proposed Microsoft development ~ Microsoft purchased around 240 acres in early 2025 for a data center Kenosha area residents push for data center moratorium to pause proposed Microsoft development – WPR
Wisconsin lawmakers hold up $10 million in PFAS settlement money ~ A $10 million settlement from Tyco Fire Products for PFAS contamination has not yet been released by the Wisconsin Legislature’s budget committee. Wisconsin lawmakers hold up $10 million in PFAS settlement money
Enbridge temporarily halts work on Line 5 reroute after 1.3M gallon gas leak ~ Canadian energy firm has begun work to burn off around 84K gallons of remaining natural gas liquids Enbridge temporarily halts work on Line 5 reroute after 1.3M gallon gas leak – WPR
Wausau utility customers face a decade of rate increases as wastewater plant exceeds proposed PFAS limit ~ Wausau water and sewer customers would pay about 21% more on their quarterly utility bills over the next decade Wausau utility customers face a decade of rate increases as wastewater plant exceeds proposed PFAS limit – Wausau Pilot & Review
“Thanks to everyone that attended our Operator Expo last Thursday. It was another record turnout on a perfect Wisconsin summer’s day.” – Chris