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Civic issues
Topics getting the most attention in Waukesha public meetings, ranked by how frequently they come up.
S.J. Louis Construction v. City of Waukesha litigation
Deposits in the SJ Lewis lawsuit should wrap up by early September, with expert reports to follow and a possible court date set after a December update to the court. Mediation scheduling has been slowed by a lack of communication from SJ Lewis's attorney.
Great Lakes water diversion
Waukesha spent years trying to ditch radium-contaminated wells for Lake Michigan water, and the final deal could become the template for future Great Lakes diversions. That makes it a big test case for regional drinking water—and for who gets access to the lakes.
Water Diversion
Waukesha has flipped the switch on its Lake Michigan water diversion, pulling lake water and sending treated water back. It’s the city’s big move off radium-tainted wells and a major drinking-water milestone.