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FREEMAN: Waukesha Water Utility announces prequalifying process for contractors
A contractor pre-qualification meeting will be held 10 a.m. June 25 as the Waukesha Water Utility’s Great Water Alliance seeks general and first-tier subcontractors to build a pipeline so Waukesha can access water from Milwaukee.
NEWS RELEASE: Waukesha Water Utility Announces Prequalifying Process for Contractors
Waukesha Water Utility’s Great Water Alliance (GWA) is hosting a Contractor Prequalification Meeting on June 25th, 2019 at 10:00 AM CT at Citizens Bank, 2109 Corporate Drive, Waukesha, WI.
FREEMAN: Water diversion planning nearing completion
The long and winding road to solidifying plans for Waukesha’s oftdiscussed diversion of a Lake Michigan-derived water supply is rounding the bend and nearing completion.
FREEMAN: Waukesha Water Utility to hold informational meeting on pump station, reservoir construction
A public informational session regarding the pump station and reservoirs slated to be constructed in Minooka Park as part of Waukesha’s Lake Michigan diversion project will be held at 5:30 p.m. Tuesday in New Berlin City Hall, 3805 S. Casper Drive.
FREEMAN: Local legislators introduce proposal to lower water bills for ratepayers
A bill brought forward this week by area legislators could save city of Waukesha residents money in the long run when it comes to the city’s switch to using Lake Michigan water.
FREEMAN: Waukesha offering rain barrel rebate program
As Mayor Shawn Reilly commemorates National Drinking Water Week with a Mayoral Proclamation, the Water Utility reminds customers about the new rain barrel rebate program.
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