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La Crosse water utility reviews 149-year history, PFAS-related well retirements and infrastructure plans
Summary
The La Crosse water utility presented a quarterly update covering system history, current capacity and operations, PFAS findings that led to retiring several French Island wells, routine testing and maintenance figures, and upcoming projects including a Granddad Reservoir rehabilitation and new mains.
The La Crosse water utility gave a quarterly update on Feb. 9, outlining the system’s history, current capacity and planned projects.
The presenter said the utility was established in 1877 and described early facilities including the King Street pump house and the Myrick Pump Station. He said the Granddad Reservoir currently holds about 5,000,000 gallons and that the system’s daily average consumption is roughly 9,000,000 gallons. "The La Crosse water utility provides a consistent safe drinking water for some of the lowest rates in the state with an average of $52.05 per quarter," the presenter said.
The presenter told the board the utility…
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