A: Yes. Federal standards for the maximum levels of radium in drinking water are set to prevent increased health risks for people who drink the water over many years.
Currently, state regulators allow Waukesha Water Utility to operate while meeting radium standards on a weighted average, but moving forward we are obligated to come into compliance with the standards at all times. The switch to a new water supply allows us to do that.
Providing safe, reliable drinking water to customers is the top priority for Waukesha Water Utility. Waukesha’s water is safe to drink today…and will be even safer to drink once the new water supply is up and running.