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Civic issues
Topics getting the most attention in Waukesha public meetings, ranked by how frequently they come up.
Water Diversion Rights
Waukesha got a rare legal OK to pull drinking water from Lake Michigan even though it sits outside the Great Lakes Basin. That matters because it affects tap-water safety, utility bills, and the precedent for other cities seeking Great Lakes water.
Chloride compliance deadline
The utility has until November to meet chloride compliance rules and will send letters to customers who haven't optimized their water softeners.
Fox River and Saratoga Lake dredging
Candidate interviews repeatedly circled back to the shallow, flooding Fox River through District 11 — whether to dredge, fund a study (estimated $150,000-$250,000), or pursue upstream stormwater partnerships. Ald. Chrisien noted a dredging/dam study is already underway.