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If you have a water or wastewater project that needs funding, you should consider submitting an intent to apply before October 31 for the state’s revolving fund loan program. Eligible projects receive below-market interest rates. Learn more about these funding options and how to apply.
Wastewater treatment facilities in Wisconsin fall under stringent requirements for how much phosphorus they can discharge to surface waters. These requirements improve water quality because lowering the amount of phosphorus reduces algal blooms. Learn how the clearinghouse simplifies the process for wastewater treatment facilities searching for farmers who can help them comply with their requirements.
Total nitrogen (TN) effluent limits for wastewater treatment facilities (WWTF) in Wisconsin are being considered by the Wisconsin Department of Natural Resources (WDNR). Some WWTFs that do not denitrify now may have to optimize their processes to get more denitrification. Learn what this means for your municipality and how you should start planning for it.
Managing rain events and the high flows that come with spring can be a daunting task for municipalities. R/M prioritizes a streamlined approach to managing infiltration and inflow to avoid flooding on private properties; identify flow, investigate where it is coming from, and put a plan into action for removing the I/I source. Learn how planning for the rainy season can help prevent backups in residents’ basements
Water rate cases now allow utilities to include projects that will be completed at any point in the year after the test year. Before this change, utilities could include costs only for projects that would be completed in the first half of the year following the test year. This change expands how useful conventional rate cases are for utilities, especially with many utilities experiencing project delays due to supply chain or labor issues.
