PC: Fox 11 Online
(WTAQ-WLUK) — The state is investing in $402 million to improve drinking water quality for residents, including for those in Northeast Wisconsin.
The Safe Drinking Water Loan Program (SDWLP) is allocating grants to 106 municipalities across the state to help construct needed water infrastructure projects, replacing lead service lines and addressing PFAS concerns.
“Since Day One, my administration has been working to ensure that every Wisconsinite, no matter their ZIP code, has access to clean, healthy, and safe drinking water and can trust the water coming from their tap,” said Gov. Tony Evers. “This funding continues our commitment and will help accelerate our progress on lead service line replacement and addressing PFAS and other contaminants in drinking water systems in communities across the state.”
Among the communities receiving funding in Northeast Wisconsin are Reedsville, Manitowoc, Green Bay, Appleton, New London, Two Rivers, Kaukauna, Weyauwega, New Holstein, Waupaca, Pulaski, Oshkosh and Omro.
Click here to see a full list of projects receiving grants.
There are more than 167,000 known lead service lines throughout the state, and this funding will help municipalities continue their efforts toward the goal of replacing the remaining lead service lines. Wisconsin has been a national leader in providing funding to replace lead service lines and was the first state to utilize SDWLP funds for this purpose.
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