WRIGHTSTOWN, WI (WTAQ) – A new water pipeline delivering 200,000 gallons of water each day to the Village of Wrightstown is now open.
The $7 million project will be part of the Green Bay Water Utility. The 12-mile pipeline connects Ashwaubenon to Wrightstown with water coming from Lake Michigan.
“The new pipeline provides Wrightstown with a long-term solution to our water needs, and ensures that our community will have a sustainable water source for many years to come.” said Dean Erickson, president of Village of Wrightstown.
As part of the deal, Wrightstown will pay about $140,000 per year to the water utility. Village officials say residents will see an increase on their bill of about 30 percent.
Previously, Wrightstown relied on underground wells rich in iron for its water; this resulted in hard water issues and overall substandard water quality from the groundwater.
“By switching from groundwater to surface water, Wrightstown will enjoy an abundance of softer, higher quality water,” said Nancy Quirk, general manager for Green Bay Water Utility. “Green Bay is committed to providing safe, potable drinking water to all of our water customers.”
The Villages of Ashwaubenon and Hobart and the Town of Scott also purchase their drinking water from Green Bay.
