Great Lakes water diversion decision
Summary
The well-siting study confirmed there are no clean, viable places left to drill in the city. The council voted to point staff toward pursuing a Great Lakes water diversion — likely the biggest and most expensive project in city history — as the long-term fix for PFAS, radium, and supply problems.
At a glance
- Total mentions
- 1
- Last 30 days
- 1
Discussed at 1 meeting in the last 60 days; most recently Oct 5, 2026.
Impact analysis
New wells cost $1.2–$1.4 million just to test, and leaders said continuing to drill could burn tens of millions — diversion would be a massive capital project but a real fix.
Every water customer who wants a reliable, clean long-term water supply.
Ratepayers facing a major long-term capital cost, and the Village of Pewaukee if aquifer impacts from more drilling occur.
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