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Board approves 2026 water, sewer and stormwater operating budget after funding awards noted
Summary
The La Crosse Board of Public Works approved the water, sewer and stormwater utilities’ 2026 operating budget, noting $9.1 million in state funding for three water projects (about $5.1 million in principal forgiveness) and a pending Inflation Reduction Act application that could return just over $3 million for wastewater energy upgrades.
The La Crosse Board of Public Works approved the city’s 2026 operating budget for the water, sewer and stormwater utilities at its Nov. 10 meeting after a presentation on falling revenues and rising costs.
Tina, the utility presenter, told the board that the utilities have seen revenue “consistently declining over the last 4 years” while facing higher costs for materials, energy, chemicals and contract services. She said capital investments through 2030 are focused on replacing aging water mains, sewer lines and facilities to sustain service…
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