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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.

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The most recent articles on the Great Water Alliance and water resource management. This list will be constantly updated, so make sure to check back in.

FREEMAN: Council to vote on Milwaukee water contract Tuesday

Closed-session discussion will precede vote in open meeting Waukesha Freeman Dec 2, 2017 Hannah Weikel, [...]

FREEMAN: Milwaukee council approves water contract 14-1

Waukesha officials emphasize 'water-only deal' without strings attached Waukesha Freeman Nov 29, 2017 Hannah Weikel, [...]

MJS: Milwaukee Common Council approves selling Lake Michigan water to Waukesha

Milwaukee Journal Sentinel Published 1:46 p.m. CT Nov. 28, 2017 | Updated 2:04 p.m. CT [...]

WPR: Milwaukee Common Council Opens Gate For Water Sale To Waukesha

Diversion Plan Gets Nearly Unanimous OK From Milwaukee Common Council Wisconsin Public Radio Nov 28, [...]

FREEMAN: Water Utility holds first of open house series at West High

Waukesha Freeman Nov 28, 2017 Freeman Staff Waukesha — Today, Waukesha West High School will host [...]

FREEMAN: Proposed contract gains unanimous approval in first Milwaukee hearing »

Will head to full councils in both cities Waukesha Freeman Nov 17, 2017 Hannah Weikel, [...]

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Presentations and Postings

It is important to understand why Waukesha must secure a Lake Michigan water supply, so we’ve made several presentations available. Program development has included many organizations, so we’ve also posted key approvals and permits.

GWA Construction and Rate Projection Update - Common Council 10/18/22 Download

Great Lakes Compact Council Approval Download

Dept. of Natural Resources Wetland and Waterway Permit Download

UMC 2019 Facts, Science, and Common Sense Download

2018 WI-AWWA Navigating New Waters Download

2017 Root River Council Download

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Our efforts to bring a safe and sustainable water supply to Waukesha wouldn’t be possible without the collaboration and cooperation of our neighboring communities. Up-to-date information about how the new program may affect your community throughout the process will be shared here on our website, as well as in our e-newsletter.