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The city of La Crosse is receiving a $3.7 million to help in the effort to eliminate PFAs from the towns water supply.

Groundbreaking held in La Crosse for Waste Water Treatment Plant upgrade project Upgrades will help the facility to produce energy to run the facility May 18, 2021 6:01 PM Greg White Updated: A groundbreaking was Tuesday afternoon to kickoff work for the project on Isle La Plume. In addition to reliability improvements, upgrades include regulatory changes, energy efficiency, future capacity, and flood resiliency. The upgrades will cost $68 million, but those upgrades w...

City well tests positive for PFAS contamination LA CROSSE, Wis. (WXOW) - A city well on French Island near the La Crosse Regional Airport has tested positive for PFAS contamination. City Utility Manager Bernard Lenz tells WXOW that Well 26 northwest of the airport is used by the city during times of peak demand, usually in the summer months. He said the well hasnt been used since last summer. Two other wells by the airport were taken out of service when PFAS contami...

Preventing pipes from freezing this winter December 22, 2020 9:59 PM Molly Ringberg It’s even more frustrating and expensive if they burst or break. Luckily, it’s something you can prevent with a few simple steps. One way to avoid this problem is by routinely running water inside your home. This will help keep pipes exposed to extended, cold temperatures in places like basements, cellars, or crawl spaces from freezing. If you’re planning to spend a few days away f...