Lead Service Line Replacement: A Program Based on Performance

Back to the E-Newsletter Archive A central Wisconsin city is setting a national example with an aggressive 5-year program to inventory and replace some 8,000 lead water service lines.

03.11.2026

Municipal wastewater and water treatment facility news for industry leading operators, managers and superintendents

Investing in Infrastructure Rehabilitation Will Save You Money

By embracing a proactive approach to maintenance, leveraging innovative technologies like OBIC’s protective coatings, and streamlining procurement, municipalities can build a more resilient and fiscally sustainable future. Read more

Sponsored by: OBIC, LLC

In My Words: Lead Service Line Replacement: A Program Based on Performance

A central Wisconsin city is setting a national example with an aggressive 5-year program to inventory and replace some 8,000 lead water service lines. Read more

OZ Lifting Products Stainless Series Engineered for Tough Conditions

OZ Lifting Products offers up its stainless steel lineup, including lever hoists (0.25 to 3 ton), chain hoists (0.25 to 5 ton), beam clamps (1 to 5 ton) and push beam trolleys (0.25 to 5 ton). Read more

Sponsored by: OZ Lifting Products LLC

Water Collaborative Delivery Association Announces 20th Anniversary Symposium

Three days of education, networking and forward-looking dialogue for water utility professionals. Read more

Quick, Reliable Free and Total Chlorine Testing for Operators

The MD50 Chlorine Colorimeter from Lovibond is a rugged, hand-held instrument able to perform up to 5,000 tests on a single set of batteries and is housed in an IP67 chemical-resistant case. Get fast, accurate results with every test. Read more

Sponsored by: Lovibond

Ricky Lallish Named Director of SIUE Environmental Resources Training Center

The ERTC partners with the Illinois Environmental Protection Agency to administer certification exams and offers a one-year Water Quality Control Operations Certificate Program. Read more

Easily Analyze All Types of Organic Compounds

With an extremely wide measurement range and excellent detection sensitivity, Shimadzu’s laboratory TOC series enables easy, accurate analysis of TOC in a wide range of samples. Learn more

Sponsored by: Shimadzu Scientific Instruments

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