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FREEMAN: Waukesha recognizes National Drinking Water Week
During National Drinking Water Week, May 1 to May 7, Waukesha is reminding residents about water conservation rebates and the incentive program for businesses.
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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: EPA awards $137.1M loan toward project
Environmental Protection Agency Administrator Andrew Wheeler made a trip to Waukesha Wednesday to announce a $137.1 million loan with an interest rate of 1.16% over a 38-year-term under the Water Infrastructure Finance and Innovation Act (WIFIA) towards the Lake Michigan water supply project in Waukesha.
First contracts for Waukesha water construction are $20 million under budget
After nearly two decades of scientific studies, political challenges, applications to numerous government agencies, and extensive engineering, Waukesha has awarded the first construction bids for its historic Lake Michigan drinking water project.
Booster Pumping Station Finds New Location
The world has been enduring a pandemic that has everyone stepping back, assessing their surroundings and prioritizing what is important to their lives. While some industries have been shut down completely, others have limited operations while others are working at full capacity.
New Water Supply Construction Moves Forward
Despite these times of uncertainty, it is reassuring to know that the construction of Waukesha’s new water supply will continue to move forward. Within the last few weeks, virtual bid meetings for three large portions of the construction project have been held with eligible contractors, and bids were due by May 14. Contractor selection will occur June 2, 2020.
Public Service Commission Approves Application
On January 30, 2020, all of the years of due diligence and hard work to develop a viable water supply project for Waukesha were acknowledged when the Public Service Commission of Wisconsin (PSC) voted unanimously to approve, with conditions, the Great Water Alliance application, allowing the program to move ahead.
Moving Historic Project Forward
What is known today as the Great Water Alliance, started its historic journey more than a decade ago. In 2016, it received unanimous approval from the Great Lakes states who agreed that switching to Lake Michigan water was the only reasonable option to provide the 70,000 residents of Waukesha with a sustainable source of safe drinking water.
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.
Partner Communities
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.
For program information regarding your community, follow the links below.
