Village of Sussex Emergency Water Interconnect
Summary
Sussex wants a backup water connection on Weyer Road as part of its deal to serve a Lisbon subdivision. The city agreed in concept — at no cost to Pewaukee — with metering required.
At a glance
- Total mentions
- 2
- Last 30 days
- 1
Discussed at 2 meetings in the last 60 days; most recently Oct 19, 2026.
Impact analysis
No cost expected for Pewaukee; Sussex pays for the interconnect.
Sussex-area water customers gain emergency backup supply; Pewaukee gains a reciprocal goodwill arrangement.
Ratepayers could be harmed if the project drives up water bills, but no specific affected groups are named.
Mentions & discussions (3)
Common Council Meeting - Third Monday - Oct 19, 2026
Sussex wants to connect its water system to Pewaukee's on Weyer Road as a backup for emergencies like water main breaks. Pewaukee pays nothing — Sussex or Lisbon covers costs — and the council agreed to send a support letter to the state PSC.
Public Works Committee - Sep 24, 2026
Sussex wants a backup water connection on Weyer Road as part of its deal to serve a Lisbon subdivision. The city agreed in concept — at no cost to Pewaukee — with metering required.
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