Great Water Alliance
E-Newsletter
E-Newsletter
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Revisit the top stories from previous editions of our e-newsletter.
Regional Cooperation Moves Project Forward
On November 30, a small group of select municipal officials and members of the press attended a groundbreaking at the corner of West Oklahoma Avenue and South 76th Street in Milwaukee, where a new pumping station will be built. The purpose of the event was to draw media and public attention to the start of construction.
Community Online Open Houses, Join Us!
A GWA priority is to ensure people are informed – whether you're interested in the project generally, or a pipeline will be constructed near your home or business. And while getting together in person is difficult right now, we’ll continue to make information available online and through online meetings.
Pipeline Construction Is Underway in Waukesha
Construction has begun in the Waukesha area marking a momentous milestone for the Great Water Alliance (GWA) and the program to bring a new water supply to Waukesha.
Waukesha Booster Pumping Station Update
On March 17, 2020, the cities of Waukesha and New Berlin officially agreed to work together to move Waukesha’s water supply program forward. As part of the agreement, the proposed booster pumping station (BPS) will not be built in Minooka Park in New Berlin as initially intended but will instead be located on Waukesha’s east-central side near Broadway and Les Paul Parkway.
WIFIA Update
The recent announcement of a federal loan for the Great Water Alliance project is great news for Waukesha ratepayers. “Customers will save almost $1 million per year over the 38-year life of the loan because of the exceptionally low interest rate and a flexible repayment schedule,” according to Waukesha Mayor Shawn Reilly.
One Step Closer – Pipeline Flushing in Waukesha
Another important step in transitioning Waukesha’s system from groundwater to Lake Michigan water will begin in September, with flushing or “scouring” select local water mains to fully prepare them for the water supply conversion.
E-Newsletter Archive
Read archived newsletters here.
Newsletter Highlights
This issue features information on future water rates in Waukesha as well as progress updates on pipeline construction.
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More progress updates on both the Booster Pumping Station and pipelines can be found in this newsletter.
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This issue of the newsletter contains progress updates as well as a look into Waukesha’s Clean Water Plant.
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In this issue you can find program updates and simple tips on how to conserve water.
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Look back on the progress made in 2020 to bring safe, sustainable water to Waukesha in this newsletter.
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Regional cooperation is in the spotlight in this issue of our newsletter. Also find a quick recap of an online open house.
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In this issue you can find information on the start of pipeline construction and learn about our online open houses.
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Read more about Booster Pumping Station updates, look ahead to the Transition phase, and learn about WIFIA federal loans in this issue of our newsletter.
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Learn more about the final Booster Pumping Station location in Waukesha, as well as the interactive route map and construction updates.
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Read all about the history and future of the Great Water Alliance as well as application approval by the Public Service Commission.
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This newsletter features things to expect from the program in 2020, how to learn what’s going on in your area, and an interview with Waukesha Water Utility Customer Service representative Donna Kopshinsky.
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Learn more about the Permission Phase of the program, the award-winning GWA team, teaching kids about the value of water, and how to prevent drain clogs in this issue.
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In this issue you’ll read about WWU’s search for contractors, the preferred booster pumping station in New Berlin, ways you can conserve water and more.
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Our new informational video series, tips on summer water conservation, an interview with Engineering Technician Tom Krause, and more are featured in this issue.
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GWA enters the Permission phase, Facilities Plan Amendment was approved by the Department of Natural Resources, you can do your part to conserve water, and more are featured in this issue.
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Waukesha Water Utilities’ Well 10 receives needed repairs, how to stay informed on GWA, and more are featured in this issue.
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Look back on the Great Water Alliance program achievements as it completed another year and moves towards delivering a sustainable alternative to the City of Waukesha’s existing water supply.
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10th Anniversary of the Great Lakes Compact, tips to protect your pipes this winter, and more are featured in this issue.
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Pipe loop testing begins, explanation of City of Waukesha’s water bill, conservation tips, and more are featured in this issue.
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Solution requires an investment in infrastructure, GWA and Dan Duchniak receive prestigious awards, answering questions about Waukesha’s Clean Water Plant, and more are featured in this issue.
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Field investigations and surveying begin on a preferred supply route, a look into the four-step process at Waukesha’s Clean Water Plant, benefits to rain barrels, a recap of the Open House in Milwaukee, and more are featured in this issue.
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Three possible pipeline routes discussed at February Open Houses, returning Great Lake Water to Michigan, an historical throwback, and more are featured in this issue.
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Waukesha signs historic water source agreement with Milwaukee, Waukesha residents receive answers at Open Houses, and more are featured in this issue.
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An historic agreement avoids nearly $40 million in costs, Dr. Skalbeck demonstrates key facts, field investigations begin, and more are featured in this issue.
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A statement from Waukesha Mayor Shawn Reilly, a look into Root River water quality monitoring, Waukesha’s Open House, and more are featured in this issue.
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Compact reaffirms approval of Waukesha’s Lake Michigan water plan, learn about the Root River, and more are featured in our inaugural issue.