42 Wisconsin communities to get $26 million to replace lead water lines


42 Wisconsin communities to get $26 million to replace lead water lines


MADISON, Wis. - More than $26 million will be given to 42 communities in Wisconsin to replace lead water lines at homes, schools and day care facilities, Gov. Scott Walker announced Wednesday.

The Wisconsin Department of Natural Resources started the funding program in 2016 after a decision by the U.S. Environmental Protection Agency to allow the state greater flexibility in allocating loan funds for water infrastructure projects, officials said in the release...

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Ken Notes: This is good news but I feel for communities like Madison and Neenah that had the foresight to do this years ago...

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