Waukesha Water Utility Releases Annual Water Supply Report

WAUKESHA, WI—The Waukesha Water Utility released its annual report regarding its water supply on Wednesday.

"The Utility is committed to providing high quality water to its customers in amounts that meet their needs and protect their health at a fair price," the report said.

The report said Waukesha water meets United States Environmental Protection Agency (USEPA) standards, except Radium and Gross Alpha.

The Waukesha Water Utility has installed treatment at three of its facilities to remove and reduce the radionuclide levels.

"We currently supply water in compliance with the conditions contained in our order and stipulation from the State of Wisconsin. In June of 2016, the Great Lakes Compact unanimously approved Waukesha's application to borrow water from Lake Michigan, and then treat it and return it all to the lake via the Root River. The project will take several years to plan and build, but Waukesha's goal is to have the new water supply on-line in 2023," the report said.

The Waukesha Water Utility said it continually monitors and tests its water quality and works with the to ensure that tap water in the community is safe to drink.